Lord Father in heaven, I try to be joyful, even when I am tempted.
I try to remember that when my faith is tried, I'm developing patience.
But many times I get upset, thinking it is a punishment to have to go through trials and temptations.
I am not like Psyche in _Til We Have Faces_. She faced her trials with calm curiosity and industry.
I want to be like that, Lord. Help me be like that?
Give me wisdom, Lord. You are a God who loves to be asked. I am asking for wisdom. I need lots and lots of it. I need action-oriented wisdom and wisdom that knows when not to act.
I believe You will give it to me. The only doubt I have is regarding my accepting of it. Lord, please help me to want what You want. Help my desires to match Yours. If You say it, I go along.
What is better than being in the center of Your will?
What is worse than being outside of it?
Shout Your will to me; etch it in stone; carve it in my heart, so I cannot ignore it.
Make me strong for you, Lord. Make me strong and patient and wise for You.
In Jesus's Name,
Amen
