A Prayer for the Headlines for Wednesday, August 22nd

Good morning, God

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We’ve all heard the adage, Lord, “if at first you don’t succeed, try, try again”.  Such have been the national headlines about a 62-year old woman named Diana Nya.  She has tried to swim from Cuba to Florida across the Straits of Florida, a distance of 103 miles, four times now.  Her latest effort ended night before last due to being stung by a jellyfish and having severe lightening storms in the area.  She said that this was her last try at this feat.

Lord, we pray for Diana and any of us who have had our dreams dashed.  Even when we “try, try again”, the efforts have been to no avail.  What do we gain from all our efforts when they fail to get us to a goal?

Well, Lord, your word tells us that when we faithfully pursue our goals with the gifts you give us to use, we will reach our goals – if only the goal of being blessed by you in eternity.  So, Lord, may our efforts be in accordance with your will and may we have the strength and courage to follow your will.

In Jesus’ name, Amen