For I was ashamed to ask the king for soldiers and horsemen8:22 Or charioteers. to accompany us and protect us from enemies along the way. After all, we had told the king, “Our God’s hand of protection is on all who worship him, but his fierce anger rages against those who abandon him.” 23So we fasted and earnestly prayed that our God would take care of us, and he heard our prayer.

Lord God my Father,

Quiet my thoughts and draw me close to yours. Give me a stillness that directs me in your way and desire. Place your way in me. Allow me to show your power and grace to those around me in ways that it is obviously not from me but from you. Thank you for this journey weather easy or hard.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen