Pray for the Best.

 Pray for the Best

A Reflection on Trusting God's Perfect Will

Pray for the best—not just the outcome we desire,

But the will of God, the holy fire,

That burns away our fears and doubts,

And shows us what His love is about.

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” (Jeremiah 29:11)

Pray for the best—not just for our own ease,

But for the strength to face the breeze,

For wisdom in the choices made,

For peace when plans begin to fade.

Pray for the best—for healing and for grace,

For comfort in a difficult place.

For provision, for protection, for love,

For the gifts that come from above.

Pray for the best—for others, not just self,

For the broken, the lonely, the ones on the shelf.

For the weary, the weak, the ones who weep,

For the promises that we are called to keep.

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. (Philippians 4:6)

Pray for the best—and then let go,

Trusting the One who loves us so.

He knows what is best, He sees the end,

He is our Shepherd, our dearest Friend.

Pray for the best—with a grateful heart,

Believing He will do His part.

Not our will, but His be done,

In the name of Jesus, His only Son.

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose. (Romans 8:28)

So pray for the best—in faith, not fear,

For the Lord is near, the Lord is here.

He hears our prayers, He knows our need,

And He will plant the very best seed.

Pray for the best—and trust His hand,

The One who holds the sea and land.

He will not fail, He will not forget,

For the best is yet to come—you can bet.

This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. (1 John 5:14)

Amen.