Reflection

“It is only in sorrow bad weather masters us; in joy we face the storm and defy it.”
~ Amelia Barr

Prayer

God of Joy,

We often hear reports of “bad weather” coming. Days of challenge and strife that are supposedly headed our way. When such news tempts us to sorrow, urge us instead to welcome your joy. Let your joy be our strength as we face every storm. For you did not give us a spirit of caution. Rather, you bring us together in a spirit of power and boldness, of love and devotion to you and the work of your healing. Help us, then, to defy the storms through joy and to look forward to your coming kingdom. As agents of good news and hope, we pray. Amen.

Call to Action

What kind of “forecast” has the most credibility with me? Take time today to recover my joy and become the cause of a better tomorrow.