🦋❤️ Saturday, November 14, 2026 🙏 Scripture Prayer of the Day 📖 Psalm 17:8-10 (NIV) “Keep me as the apple of your eye; hide me in the shadow of your wings from the wicked who are out to destroy me, from my mortal enemies who surround me. They close up their callous hearts, and their mouths speak with arrogance.” 🙏 Heavenly Father, Thank You for waking us up to another day. Lord, sometimes life can be downright exhausting, especially when we're dealing with people who seem determined to make things harder than they need to be. Father, You know the things we face that nobody else sees. You know when we've been hurt, misunderstood, criticized, or treated unfairly. Lord, protect our hearts from becoming hardened by those experiences. Help us resist the temptation to respond to cruelty with cruelty or allow somebody else's behavior to change who You've called us to be. When people speak harshly, give us wisdom to know when to respond and when to remain silent. When we're surrounded by negativity, help us find refuge in Your presence. And Father, remind us that being the apple of Your eye doesn't mean we'll never face trouble. It means we are precious to You, and we can always turn to You for protection, comfort, and strength. Lord, when others see me, let them see You through my words, actions, and the way I treat people. In Jesus' mighty name, Amen. ❤️ 🦋 Brothers and sisters, Have you ever had somebody treat you so badly that you started questioning yourself? Whew! Sometimes people can be downright mean, and you can't figure out what you ever did to deserve it! But today's Scripture reminds us of something important. Your worth isn't determined by how somebody else treats you. David asked God to keep him as the apple of His eye and hide him beneath the shadow of His wings. What a beautiful picture of God's love and protection! That doesn't mean we should tolerate mistreatment or pretend hurtful behavior is acceptable. We can set boundaries, speak the truth, and still keep our hearts focused on Christ.

🦋❤️ Friday, November 13, 2026 🙏 Scripture Prayer of the Day 📖 Psalm 17:6-7 (NIV) “I call on you, my God, for you will answer me; turn your ear to me and hear my prayer. Show me the wonders of your great love, you who save by your right hand those who take refuge in you from their foes.” 🙏 Heavenly Father, Thank You for waking us up to another day. Lord, You know the prayers we've whispered through tears, the worries we've carried quietly, and the things weighing on our hearts that we haven't even found the words to explain. Father, sometimes we pray and pray, wondering if anything is changing. Help us remember that just because we haven't seen an answer doesn't mean You haven't heard us. When we're discouraged, strengthen our faith. When we're afraid, remind us that Your love is greater than anything we're facing. And when life gets so overwhelming that we don't know what to do next, help us run toward You instead of trying to carry everything ourselves. Lord, protect our families, guide our decisions, and give us peace while we're waiting for answers. And Father, when others see me, let them see You through my words, my actions, and the way I treat people. In Jesus' mighty name, Amen. ❤️ 🦋 Brothers and sisters, Whew! Have you ever prayed about something so many times that you started wondering whether God was even listening? I think we've all had moments when we wanted an answer yesterday, and here we are still waiting! But look at the confidence David had in Psalm 17. He didn't say, "God, I hope You're listening." He called on God believing He would answer. Now, that doesn't mean God always answers the way we want or on our schedule. Sometimes His answer is yes, sometimes no, and sometimes we have to wait. And waiting? Well, that can certainly test our patience! But God's silence doesn't mean His absence. Whatever you're facing today, don't stop praying. Don't stop trusting. And don't forget that the same God who heard David's prayers hears yours, too.

🦋❤️ Thursday, November 12, 2026 🙏 Scripture Prayer of the Day 📖 Psalm 17:4-5 (NIV) “Though people tried to bribe me, I have kept myself from the ways of the violent through what your lips have commanded. My steps have held to your paths; my feet have not stumbled.” 🙏 Heavenly Father, Thank You for waking us up to another day. Lord, You know how difficult it can be to do what's right when everything around us seems to be pulling us in the opposite direction. Father, help us stand firm in our faith, especially when we're tempted to take shortcuts, respond in anger, or follow people who aren't walking in Your ways. Give us wisdom to recognize the difference between what feels right in the moment and what honors You in the long run. Lord, guard our hearts, our words, and our actions. When we're tired, frustrated, or feeling pressured, remind us that we don't have to compromise our values just to please somebody else. Keep our feet steady on the path You've prepared for us. And Father, when others see me, let them see You through the way I live and treat people. In Jesus' mighty name, Amen. ❤️ 🦋 Brothers and sisters, Whew! Have you ever been in a situation where doing the right thing was a whole lot harder than doing what everybody else was doing? Sometimes standing firm in our faith means saying no, walking away, or refusing to participate in something we know isn't right. And let's be real. That's not always easy! But Psalm 17 reminds us that God's Word gives us direction when the world tries to pull us off course. We don't have to follow the crowd to find our way. We need to follow Christ. And when we stumble, because sometimes we do, we can turn back to Him and keep walking. Stay anchored in Christ brothers and sisters. I love you but not near as much as Jesus does. ❤️🦋 Stacey Brooks / TheGo2Stacey