May faith course through my veins, mingling with the belief in Christ’s spilled blood on the cross for salvation. Fixed and unalterable is the abiding tenacity of truth as set down in Your Word. I cling to it now as I cling to Your hand, Lord. Only You can fill my empty heart with purpose. Only You can alter a wayward trajectory to put it back on the right path. Banish doubt from my daily thinking. Stretch out Your hand in approval of all that brings You glory. I rejoice in the hope You extend. I snuggle into the folds of Your faithfulness. You are God and there is no other. Silence my fears, Lord. I embrace my position as Your child with holy delight. Your promises are my companions in the midnight season of the soul. Let me cling to them as a frightened child clings to a favorite blanket. Prepare my heart for more, Lord. Stretch my contentment toward that which makes me uncomfortable. Sacred is the bond You share with me. Let me ever be grateful. Under the Word of truth in Psalm 23:3 and the authority of the Lord, I come to the altar in prayer.

 He restores my soul.
He leads me in paths of righteousness
    for His name’s sake.
Psalm 23:3, ESV