Today . . .

I rejoice in my trials.

I sing praises during my tribulations,

For through these songs, I am being perfected.

In these things,

I am safe.

Through the drama,

I am not alone.

I am hard-pressed—

On every side—yet—

Not crushed.

I will say of the Lord,

My Rock, my fortress!

My God! In Him will I trust!

Scripture: Psalm 18:32-34, 91:1,2; Romans 5:3; 2 Corinthians 4:8, 12:19; Hebrews 10:14

—submitted by Aleta S. Howard, US