Then you will know that I am the Lord;
those who wait for me shall not be put to shame.
LUKE 12:11-12 (MSG)
When they drag you into their meeting places, or into police courts and before judges, don’t worry about defending yourselves—what you’ll say or how you’ll say it. The right words will be there. The Holy Spirit will give you the right words when the time comes.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Don't worry; God provides at just the right time.
DAILY FODDER
What are you inclined to worry over? How does the assurance of God's timing generate hope?
PRAYER
I'm grateful, God, that you have arranged a time and place to deal with all of the world's woes. I know this but I still get anxious when so much evil comes flying our way all at once. Help me to stay calm during the blitz. I don't know how you are going to get things back on track. Give me a sign that you've got this so that hope overwhelms my anxiety. I can stay engaged because I know that the Spirit will give me appropriate words and that Christ makes everything right—in his time. Amen!
THE LORD’S PRAYER (ABP)
Our Father in Heaven,
we hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
so that everything that happens here will align
with what is happening in heaven.
Our Father in Heaven,
we hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
so that everything that happens here will align
with what is happening in heaven.
Give us enough food for today.
Forgive us our wrongdoing,
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you will protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you will protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.
