Church to pray.
Our country certainly needs it.
In my small group we poured out
Our hearts with earnest pleas for
Love to replace hate, for the
Pandemic to end, for direction for
Our leaders, for healing for those who
Are hurting.
But I was stopped in my thoughts when
A boy among us added his own short
Prayer, "May we have joy like Paul."
What insight!
In the upheaval around us, he simply
Asked that we be joyful in it, just like
Paul responded to his imprisonment.
The apostle rejoiced that his chains
Actually advanced the gospel.
I told Jonathan that his was the best
Prayer of all.
Despite all the bad news bombarding
Me today, I will trust that God has a plan, and
I'm going to ask Him to give me joy.
"Rejoice in the Lord always." Philippians 4:4