A Prayer for Strength
By Meg Bucher
“So we can say with confidence, ‘The Lord is my helper, so I will have no fear. What can mere people do to me?’” Hebrews 13:6 NLT
“You will never believe it mom …”
Junior high tales often begin this way, and I’ve not been able to predict what precedes them yet. Usually, someone was hurt, left out, insulted, betrayed or broken up with. The worst hurt seems to come from close proximity. Typically, kids do not set out with the intent to hurt each other. Misunderstanding, poor planning, lack of communication, and forgetfulness contribute to a lot of hurt feelings in all ages and stages of life.
The author of Hebrews reminds us not to seek comfort in the material things of this world. In the previous verses, the author speaks of the importance of remaining faithful in our marriages and not to become reliant on wealth for contentment and comfort. Instead, we can put our confidence in the Lord. We don’t have to fear being…
