There was a certain man of Ramathaim-zophim of the hill country of Ephraim whose name was Elkanah the son of Jeroham, son of Elihu, son of Tohu, son of Zuph, an Ephrathite. He had two wives. The name of the one was Hannah, and the name of the other, Peninnah. And Peninnah had children, but Hannah had no children.
1 Samuel 1:1-2
Lord, there will be many circumstances that will unfold over the course of this day that I will not understand. There will be situations that will come my way that I will not be able to make sense of. I will look upon my state, where I am, what I have and do not have, and compared against those with whom I am or may not be in relationship with, will seem as if I am in a place of lack or deficit. It is in those moments that I need desperately for You to remind me that You are in complete control. It is You that ordains lack and opens the door for increase. It is You that adds and takes away. You are the ultimate authority regarding all things pertaining to my life. It is against this understanding that by faith I place my trust in You this day. Lord, help me to keep my eye on that which is most important and not get caught up with what I have or don’t have, or how I’m viewed or not viewed. Help me stand with Paul and all the saints who have proceeded me content in whatever state I find myself in, knowing that I am walking where You have called me to walk today. Reinforce the reality that all things are right not working together for my good by the power of the Holy Spirit. I am not defined by my situation, circumstances, or what I have or do not have. I am who I am by Your Word! Lord, I place my full faith and trust in You today. Lead me and I shall follow that I might experience the fullness that comes from obedience to You in Jesus’ Name.