Sunday, October 11th, 2026 🦋🐾 Psalm 9:13-14 “Lord, see how my enemies persecute me! Have mercy and lift me up from the gates of death, that I may declare your praises in the gates of Daughter Zion, and there rejoice in your salvation.” Heavenly Father, Thank You for another day and another opportunity to come before You. Lord, You know the struggles we're facing, the battles we're fighting, and the things weighing heavily on our hearts. When life knocks us down, help us find the strength to get back up. When we're hurting, remind us that we can come to You just as we are. We don't have to pretend everything is fine when it isn't. Father, have mercy on those who are struggling today. Lift up those who feel defeated, strengthen those who are weary, and give hope to those who can't see a way forward. And when You bring us through, help us remember to give You the praise. Don't let us get so caught up in the blessing that we forget the One who blessed us. In Jesus' name, Amen. Brothers and Sisters, David wasn't afraid to tell God when he was hurting. He cried out for mercy, asked for help, and still looked forward to praising Him. There's something powerful about that. We can be struggling and still have faith. We can be hurting and still trust God. And we can ask Him to lift us up while believing that better days are possible. Whatever you're facing today, don't stop talking to God. He can handle your tears, your questions, and your prayers. Stay anchored in Christ brothers and sisters. I love you but not near as much as Jesus does. Stacey Brooks / TheGo2Stacey