Scripture and a Prayer: “God’s Joy Is There for Us”

“For His anger lasts only a moment, but His favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may remain for a night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.” (Psalm 30:5)

Prayer:

Lord, I want to thank you for Your long-suffering toward us. While we do deserve Your anger for our many sins, Your favor toward us quickly replaces it. Therefore, we are truly sorry for our sins and ask for Your grace to be poured out toward us as You forgive our sins. And may the joy of Your grace fill our hearts, not only every morning but throughout the day. Also, help us, Lord, not to let sin continue in our lives, and help us to repent of it and to obey Your word that leads to righteousness. I ask this in Jesus’s name. AMEN