Some trust in chariots

   and some in horses,

but we trust in the name

   of the LORD our God.

They collapse and fall,

  but we rise

            and stand upright.

            Psalm 20. 7-8

(In what we trust

changes the course of our days,

     our decisions, our actions,

and ultimately,

        the trajectory of our lives.

No matter the struggle,

   when we trust in Him,

God brings His victory to it.

   Winning may not be the point.

When we fall, even in that,

  we can trust Him

              and bear witness.

      that He is still with us.

He picks us up

   and puts us back on our feet.

We don't have to be first place

    to bring honor to Him.

What are we trusting in?

Our own ideas and strength,

         or the Almighty?

No matter how it unfolds,

       "I am with you.")

O LORD,

Help us to trust You

   in the struggle before us.

Grant to us the strength

                  and wisdom we need

to approach and navigate

      this situation differently

because we trust in You,

     love You, and serve You.

Reveal Your way in this

    and redeem

    even the broken pieces

              for Your glory.

We trust in You.

Align our hearts

            with Yours.