It is a strange thing how the pain of seeing the suffering of those we love will sometimes make us add to their suffering by being cross with them. This comes of not having faith enough in God, and shows how necessary this faith is, for when we lose it, we lose the kindness which alone can soothe the suffering. – George MacDonald

I feel a very real struggle with this. Lord, strengthen my faith. Teach me to turn to you in every moment – to trust You above all – to let go of worry and know that ‘Your Grace is Sufficient’. – 2 Corinthians 12:9… In all situations and if we let go of you we lose the one thing that can soothe the weary and broken. Thank you for your mercy and unfailing love. Amen.

“Philip said, “Lord, show us the Father, and we will be satisfied.” 

Jesus replied, “Have I been with you all this time, Philip, and yet you still don’t know who I am? Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father! So why are you asking me to show him to you? Don’t you believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in me? The words I speak are not my own, but my Father who lives in me does his work through me. Just believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in me. Or at least believe because of the work you have seen me do.”  —John‬ ‭14:8-11‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Thank you Lord for creation and the gift of being part of it. Help us to take care of this world and glorify You with everything we are. Search our hearts and light our way.