Some years ago, we were facing some serious challenges and they were weighing heavy on my mind. No matter how much I prayed I couldn’t find any peace. Using the example of David, I strengthened myself in the Lord (1 Samuel 30:7). I opened my journal, and beginning with our first year in ministry, I listed all the times the Lord had intervened on our behalf. When I finished faith had replaced fear.

If you are nearly overwhelmed by the challenges you are facing let me encourage you to do what David did—strengthen yourself in the Lord!

“Though I walk in the midst of trouble,
you preserve my life;
you stretch out your hand against the wrath of my enemies,
and your right hand delivers me.”

Dear Lord may your past faithfulness give us confidence to face the future unafraid. In Your holy name we pray. Amen.