And Samson said to the young man who held him by the hand, “Let me feel the pillars on which the house rests, that I may lean against them.” Now the house was full of men and women. All the lords of the Philistines were there, and on the roof there were about 3,000 men and women, who looked on while Samson entertained. Then Samson called to the LORD and said, “O Lord GOD, please remember me and please strengthen me only this once, O God, that I may be avenged on the Philistines for my two eyes.”
Judges 16:26-28
Father God, as I am confronted with the challenges of this day I confess that I wrestle with the feelings and emotions that rise up within me. A sense of helplessness and inadequacy continue to loom in the shadows of my mind, magnifying the deficit in my sense of self worth. Then, when others appear to either not take me seriously or come across as if they find humor or are entertained by my struggles, there wells up within me this deep seeded desire to strike out and get even. I confess that all of this is the result of me being so into myself that I cannot see Your hand at work in my midst. I cannot see that where I am is where You want me to be right now. LORD, my strength comes from You. You develop and raise up factors within me and outside of me that enable me to do what I do. You are my Source. In You I find my strength. It is my prayer that You would help me to not only remember that but also to see my present circumstances as an opportunity for You to glorify Yourself and silence all naysayers. My vindication can only come from raising up Your Name. Help me not to seek my revenge to but instead to seek Your glory. As I go through remind me that I am a vessel raised up by You for this moment that Your Name might be exalted. Use me as I go through with my head held high and my eyes fixed on You. In Jesus’ Name I pray. Amen.