I’m Not Sure What the Next Step Looks Like
Ruth Schwenk
“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 (ESV)
Dear God, on this Father’s Day, we come with hearts grateful for the fathers, grandfathers, and father figures who have shown love, guidance, and care. Thank You for the ways they have supported us, protected us, and helped shape who we are. May that love keep growing. For those whose relationships with their fathers are complicated, distant, or marked by pain, we ask for Your comfort. Bring healing, understanding, and peace. Remind us that we are deeply seen by You, valued and never alone. For those who miss their fathers, hold them close in Your presence. You are near to the brokenhearted. Help us to honor what is good, release what is heavy, and walk forward with compassion. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
“My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience.” James 1:2-3 (NKJV)
“When she heard about Jesus, she came up behind him in the crowd and touched his cloak, because she thought, ‘If I just touch his clothes, I will be healed.’” Mark 5:27-28 (NIV)
“I have filled him with the Spirit of God, giving him great wisdom, ability, and expertise in all kinds of crafts.” Exodus 31:3 (NLT)
“Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will live in the house of the LORD forever.” Psalm 23:6 (NLT)
“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” 1 Peter 5:7 (NIV)
“They say to the seers, ‘See no more visions!’ and to the prophets, ‘Give us no more visions of what is right! Tell us pleasant things, prophesy illusions. Leave this way, get off this path, and stop confronting us with the Holy One of Israel!’” Isaiah 30:10-11 (NIV)
God, I want You to open a door in my life so badly, but instead it feels like every door keeps slamming shut. It’s so discouraging to want something, only to feel like it may never happen. But I know You are a God who sees my every desire and is always on time. Help me to stay steadfast in coming to You with every request as I remember and believe Your timing is always perfect. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
“Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her!” Luke 1:45 (NIV)
“Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death.” 2 Corinthians 7:10 (NIV)
“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 (ESV)
“See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? …” Isaiah 43:19 (NIV)
“Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.” Proverbs 31:30 (ESV)
“After this, Jesus traveled about from one town and village to another, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom of God. The Twelve were with him, and also some women who had been cured of evil...