Storms race through my thoughts and shadows grow around me. How can I believe that all will be well?

Lord, I have this day only, indeed just this moment. There is supply enough to reach the next. Dismiss my fears and resentments.

Let me see, even here in this dark corner, where you have hidden gifts for your children.

I am your child.

(Letter #1,897)

O these trials. O this darkness.

Your aid and supply will surely reach me, Lord. I do not know their path.

How will you rescue me? Will it be the words of a friend? A closed door I should not have entered? An unlooked-for gift?

Let me turn to my labors, trusting and expectant. Let me keep open my eyes to see your gifts as they arrive.

Thank you, Lord, that rescue is coming.

(Letter #1,896)

What is left to thank you for, amidst such darkness?

The pathway forks in my own thoughts. One direction leads to despair. One ascends. Along this path are gestures of care, treasure bestowed even in chaos.

Lord, I need you moment to moment. Like I never have.

Be with me today.

(Letter #1,895)

My thoughts are so tangled with emotion. My deepest desire is for relief from worry and fear.

Yet these feelings will pass of their own accord. Why ask for their removal as I would seek a miracle of intercession?

Lord, let my prayers to you be worthy. Let me seek to spread news of your love, to help others who bear burdens.

Let my feelings come and go, unheeded.

(Letter #1,894)

What shall I pass along today?

Let it be the courage brought by peace.

Let it be the strength brought by acceptance.

Even in trial you sustain me, Lord.

Let me pass on the knowledge of your love.

(Letter #1,893)

The path you have laid out is clear; let me walk it, Lord, without grumbling.

(Letter #1,892)

The road forks, and forks again. I am bewildered, and yet carrying this load.

Where might I set it down? Is it mine to carry? Have I stumbled onto the wrong path?

Lord, in my childish ignorance, direct me. I am so turned around.

(Letter #1,891)

Lord, let me understand my obligations.

Let me be a responsible member of community.

Let me love and protect your children, my sisters and brothers.

Grant me signs today, of the right courses.

(Letter #1,890)

Your will, pouring over me, let me turn my face towards it.

A flood afflicts the land. How high is my dwelling? Whom shall I rescue?

Grant me eyes and ears to see and hear your instructions, Lord. Grant me willingness to act.

(Letter #1,889)

Thank you for all the ways you are providing what I need. My every lack is being filled if I will only see rightly.

Yet I distract myself and troubles press in. Correct my vision, Lord.

Grant me a grateful heart.

(Letter #1,888)