¹⁶ Rejoice always, ¹⁷ pray continually, ¹⁸ give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.“

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NIV

Father God, I know You have a plan for my life, and that You want to bless me.  Help me remember to lean into that promise.  It is hard to see past my present struggles.  Thank You for your faithfulness and for loving me even when I have doubts and fear.  Fill me with encouragement from Your Word, let it seep in to my heart and mind and give me hope and peace.  In Jesus name, Amen.

“Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. ¹⁷ For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. ¹⁸ So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.”

2 Corinthians 4:16-18 NIV

(This photo was taken while traveling in southern New Mexico)