“If only we had died in Egypt, or even here in the wilderness!” they complained. 3“Why is the Lord taking us to this country only to have us die in battle? Our wives and our little ones will be carried off as plunder! Wouldn’t it be better for us to return to Egypt?”

And if the Lord is pleased with us, he will bring us safely into that land and give it to us. It is a rich land flowing with milk and honey. 9Do not rebel against the Lord, and don’t be afraid of the people of the land. 

Give us gladness in proportion to our former misery! Replace the evil years with good.16Let us, your servants, see you work again; let our children see your glory.17And may the Lord our God show us his approval and make our efforts successful. Yes, make our efforts successful!

Lord God my Father,

Protect my spirit from griping, keep me so full of your delight I can’t stop worshiping you. Keep me under your authority and blessed. Restore me to my original purpose, to simply delight in your presence.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen