Reflection

“Surely, I wait for the LORD; who bends down to me and hears my cry,
Draws me up from the pit of destruction, out of the muddy clay,
Sets my feet upon rock, steadies my steps,
And puts a new song in my mouth, a hymn to our God.” –Psalm 40:2-4

Prayer

God our deliverer,

It is often hard to wait on you and listen for your voice, especially when we feel ourselves sinking in the midst of challenging circumstances. For all those today who are sick, suffering, or otherwise in need of deliverance, we ask you to hear their cries and respond to their prayers. Use us as your instruments of healing today so that, to the best of our ability, we might guide them to wholeness through compassionate actions that can restore their footing, steady their steps, and revive their hope yet again. As we all learn to wait on you, we pray. Amen.

Call to Action

Do I need help persisting in a time of waiting? Think about reaching out to a trusted friend for help, or if I can be that friend to someone else, commit to doing so.