God, Our Ever-Present Defender
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.—Psalm 46:1 (NIV)
Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, and a two-edged sword in their hand.—Psalm 149:6 (KJV)
This momentous, one-of-a-kind year, with all the changes and challenges due to the pandemic, has an upside. It has helped us to grow—to accept the uncertainty of the future and to be ready and willing to sing a new song because we know that God is with us.
Lord, as this year comes to a close, guide me to embrace the unknown and to praise You for being beside me along the way.
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.—Psalm 46:1 (NIV)
I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.—John 10:10 (NIV)
He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.—Isaiah 40:29 (NIV)