Lord grant me a faith
That
remains steadfast in the face of trials
Faith
that does not wither or fade
But
one that looks beyond this present trial
To
find joy in the greater work You will accomplish
Mature
and grow my faith and trust in You
When
I don’t know what to do or what step to take
In
faith, let wisdom be my plea
Instead
of deliverance from this trial
May
I ask with confidence
Knowing
that God who is all wise
Gives
wisdom generously to those who ask in faith
Let
me not doubt You
Or
turn back, only to resort to my own sinful ways
Like
Christ, give me a single-minded focus
Be
not double-minded and tossed around like a wave
Driven
by the wind of this stormy trial
But
firmly believe God as revealed in Scripture
May
I trust God with confidence and unquenchable faith
Know
there is a crown of life that awaits me
All
because Christ bore a crown of thorns
Was
crucified and died for my sin
The
One who rose victorious
Will
help me steadfastly persevere under trials
By
Susan Wachtel
June
9, 2017
