Father, sometimes I am tempted to just give up. But You have awesome plans in store for me if I will just remember to lean on You for the strength I need. Thank You for the blessings You have promised me as I "run the race." Amen.
(From the "Light for My Path" series)

12 Arise, LORD! Lift up your hand, O God.
Do not forget the helpless.
13 Why does the wicked man revile God?
Why does he say to himself, "He won't call me to account"?
14 But you, O God, do see trouble and grief; you consider it to take it in hand.
The victim commits himself to you; you are the helper of the fatherless.
15 Break the arm of the wicked and evil man;
call him to account for his wickedness that would not be found out.
16 The LORD is King for ever and ever;
the nations will perish from his land.
17 You hear, O LORD, the desire of the afflicted;
you encourage them, and you listen to their cry,
Psalm 10 New International Version

Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
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Judges 12:1-7 – Acts 5:12-26 – John 3:1-21