As we step into a new week, let us pause and be grateful. Some of us may be forced to stay home due to the weather, while others must head out because we are virtual responders or essential workers. Wherever you find yourself, please take the time to stay safe.
Try not to see today as something you have to do, but as something you are blessed to do. Each morning you wake up is a gift. Whatever you do tomorrow, do it for the Lord. Whether you are working, going to school, or staying home, show gratitude that you woke up today.
Remember, it is easy to be unhappy, and it is just as easy to choose joy. Happiness often begins with gratitude. Please choose happy.
May your week be filled with peace, protection, and blessings.
Heavenly Father,
We lift up everyone facing severe weather across the South, the Midwest, and the North. Lord, we pray especially for areas experiencing snowfall they have never seen before—where inches have turned into feet. Please place Your hand of protection over every family, every traveler, every first responder, and every community.
We also pray for those who are not battling severe weather at this time. Lord, keep them safe as well, with hearts full of gratitude, peace, and joy. Help them to appreciate the calm, to enjoy their day, and to be mindful of those who are struggling.
Grant safety, warmth, wisdom, and provision to all. Calm the storms, strengthen those who must work through them, and bring peace to those sheltering at home.
Lord, please keep everyone safe.
In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.
Joyful-Echoes 