God of grace, power and glory–Creator,

God of grace, power and glory–Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer–and our Father: When we’re tempted to think it’s all up to us: to change the world, to overcome evil, to establish Your kingdom, to make things right, and good and just, we’re reminded that where our hand is weak, yours is strong, where our wisdom fails, yours holds fast, where our love falters, yours endures, where our wills vacillate, yours remains true forever.

That’s why we lift our hands to you in prayer. In the end, victory in life’s battles is Yours not ours; rejoicing over life’s joys is more for Your work than…