God,
I don't want to enter another week dreading what is ahead.
I don't want to anticipate what could go wrong or what may be tiring.
Instead, I ask that you would redirect my thoughts.
Let me look back and be reminded of your faithfulness.
May I trust your character, God.
Because of how you reveal yourself to me,
through your Word and through your people,
let me walk into another unknown full of peace.
A week should not feel threatening.
I know I shouldn't be so easily overwhelmed.
And yet, I feel cautious about my attitude and feelings as another Monday approaches.
Let this be a week of wise investments.
Let me make choices that honor you,
choices that communicate love for others,
choices that challenge my understanding of your Word.
Draw my eyes off of the temporary frustrations and the daily distractions.
Lift my eyes to you, fixed and focused on your goodness.
I ask to see your goodness, but to also trust what doesn't feel as such.
A new week is coming, and nothing is new to you, God.
You have been a faithful God through the ages.
You have seen weeks of great struggle and pain -
and you've seen weeks pass with great celebration.
Let me embrace all that is ahead,
trusting you and drawing near to you.
I love you, Father.
I'm thankful for the unknown.
Thank you for putting me in a place of need and reliance -
may this coming week be an opportunity to know your sustaining peace.
Amen.