No distrust made him waver

concerning the promise of God,

   but he grew strong in his faith

   as he gave glory to God,

fully convinced

     that God was able to do

what He had promised.

                Romans 4. 20

(Fear and worry don't do anything

    but let out all the air in our tires.

Abraham was not naturally strong,

   but grew strong

   in his relationship with God.

God transformed him over time

         as He does us.

Abraham gained strength

   as he gave glory to God.

When we choose to

          give glory to God,

even in the hard stuff

    and what we don't understand,

God builds His strength in us.

"Trust Me in this.")

O LORD,

May our default in difficulty

           or in joy

    be to give You glory.

Help us to stake our lives

          in Your steadfast love.

Please grant to us

   Your strength in whatever

    You place before us today

           or place on our hearts.

May we know that

     this day is significant

           as they all are

      in honoring You.

Help us to grow in You,

   step by step,

not to make us tougher,

       but more like You.