Prayer for Wednesday

Lord our God, we gather in Your presence, coming from this world so full of suffering, grief, and misfortune that we could well be afraid. But we do not have to rely on this world. We can come to You, boldly, Your Word says, the almighty God. You are our Father, and no matter what may come, we remain Your children and receive Your blessing. So protect us in this present time. Even if a flood of evil seems about to break over us and our hearts are heavy, we know You will uphold us. You will strengthen us so that we can bear this time patiently, hoping in You and in what You do for all people, who are Your people just as we are. You truly are our fortress and strength. May the praise of Your name be in our hearts for ever and ever and may the light of Your Son, Jesus be reflected in and through us.

Amen.

Adapted from the Daily Written Prayers of Christoph Friedrich Blumhardt, 1842–1919. Public Domain