Daily Prayer – 1 Samuel 16:7

For the Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”

Daily Prayer

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O Lord, forgive us for the wrong attitudes in our hearts, for positioning ourselves ahead of those You have anointed as our leaders. Help us to see and respect those in authority over us, no matter how unlikely or unmerited it seems. May we submit to Your authority in every place You have ordered it. Grant those You have anointed, Lord, to boldly rise up in Christ and lead in the righteousness of God.

Your plan is perfect, and we choose to accept Your ways as we joyfully expect the beauty of Your love and the power of the Holy Spirit to break through in marvelous ways. We believe You and trust You, for You are our loving Father Who sent His only Son to die for us—the Lord Jesus Christ. Thank You, Father. We surrender, for we love You. Amen.