Lord God,
It's easy to see the blessings of life when we're
healthy, well-fed, clothed and comfortable.
But the greatest blessing of all is knowing
Your Son, our Savior, Jesus.
Help us to remember that fact in times of trial.
You are at work in our lives,
whether through hardship or serenity.
Jesus overcame the world, not by fretting or
despondency, but by being fully obedient to the Father.
We pray that our hearts would be inclined
to that same trust and obedience,
in thankfulness to Christ Jesus our Lord,
in whose name we pray.
Amen.