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Rejoice in hope, 
Be patient in tribulation, 
Be constant in prayer. 
Romans 12:12


Father, 
When we live in hope, 
We are telling you that we believe you exist, 
And that you are with us, 
And that you care for us, 
And that you are working for our good. 
Give us strength to live beyond the hope we see
To the hope that is only in faith. 
Help us to be patient in tough times,  
In trouble, 
When we don’t understand. 
I’m sure Joseph was concerned when his brothers threw him in a pit,
I’m sure Daniel was concerned when he was surrounded by lions, 
I’m sure Jesus was concerned when he was praying in the garden,  
But help us remember Joseph became the source of bread during famine for the world, 
Daniel caused a pagan king to worship you, 
And Jesus rose to life and is exalted above all. 
Please Lord help us to trust you when we cannot see. 
And Father, 
Teach us to pray. 

Amen. 

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