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Written by Max Lucado, a contemporary pastor and author. This is an excerpt from his book “Start With Prayer.”

Dear Father, from the beginning of time, You have planned the path Your people would take. Your infinite mind thought of me long before I was born. I am humbled by Your incredible love. I struggle with doubts and fear about my future. I don’t trust You nearly as much as I should. Please forgive me and reinforce my faith in You. Help me understand and believe that You are in control and have a good plan for me, my family, and my career. Bless my family today. Help them know that all things rest in Your hands and that You always have their best interests in mind. Don’t let them fear the future. Thank You for ordering our steps and guiding our way. I am thankful to know that Your thoughts are always for our good. In Your Son’s name, amen.

The plans of the LORD stand firm forever, the purposes of his heart through all generations. Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people he chose for his inheritance.  [Psalm 33:11–12]