pray for faith in God’s goodness – His plans for us are rooted in love and mercy.

Message: In the journey of life, it is easy to fall into the trap of interpreting God through the lens of our current circumstances. When we face trials, heartbreak, or confusion, our perspective can shift, leading us to doubt His goodness or love. The truth, however, is that our circumstances do not define God’s character. Instead, we are called to interpret our situations through the unwavering goodness of God. His nature is inherently good, and His plans for us are rooted in love and mercy. By shifting our focus back to His goodness, we begin to see our lives in a new light, one filled with hope and purpose. It reminds us that, regardless of what we face, God is always working for our good and His glory. Prayer: Dear Heavenly Father, we come before you with hearts seeking understanding in our journey. Life often brings challenges that seem overwhelming, and in those moments, we sometimes struggle to see Your hand at work. Teach us, Lord, to look beyond our circumstances and to instead gaze upon Your infinite goodness. Help us remember that even when things seem bleak, You are our constant hope. You have promised never to leave us or forsake us, and it is in this promise that we find our strength. As we navigate through the storms of life, grant us the wisdom to interpret our struggles through the knowledge of Your love. Remind us that Your goodness is not dependent on our situations; rather, it remains steadfast and true. Help us to be filled with faith in your plans for us, plans that are meant to prosper us and not to harm us, to give us hope and a future. Lord, may we find peace in knowing that every difficulty we encounter is an opportunity for growth, a chance for us to lean into Your everlasting arms. Help us to see the silver linings hidden in our trials, knowing that they often lead us closer to You. Let gratitude fill our hearts and overcome our worries, as we trust in Your perfect timing and divine plan. We pray for the strength to hope in You even when the reality around us seems daunting. May our spirits be uplifted as we recognize Your goodness in the small things, the moments of joy that remind us of Your everlasting presence. Thank you, Lord, for Your unwavering love that surrounds us even in our darkest hours. We place our trust in You, knowing You are good all the time. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.