Father, the dawning of a new day has come. We have been through much trial and tribulation. Through it all we’ve learned how to navigate uncharted territory that we’ve never seen before. We’ve done it mainly by surrendering control over to you. We’ve let go of old notions of how we thought things were, we faced our fears and looked our shadows in the eye. We’re seeing the darkness in our world, identifying who they are as they show themselves one by one, and we have come to the point where we must heed your words and pray for their souls, “But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.” (Matthew 5:44) Although difficult to do, that is what we would want if we were in their shoes. Through all these challenges, Father, through the storm, we know that there is the promise of your rainbow.

Father we surrender to you because you are the Light that helps guide us through treacherous waters. With each step through, you point us to the next marker, and we continue-on having faith you will bring us through. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.” (Proverbs 3:5-6) We need to keep the faith in knowing that you will make our path straight and you will guide us through. As we get through, more will follow in our wake, because we blazed the trail.

Because “Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.” (Psalm 119:105) We will transcend all darkness and keep going up. Bless us today through this journey and bless our love ones as they navigate their way also. Bless our Team, may we all swiftly accomplish goals while always being protected, renewed and restored. It is the preponderance of Light which grows every day that shows us we are winning.

Let it be so,

God is Victory,

Amen.