Night Prayer

It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in princes.

Inspiration

We look to people in power for all manner of needs. Military defense, justice, economic management, and more. And even the best earthly leaders fail on some of these endeavors. Some failures arise from weakness, others from evil intentions, and still others from a lack of wisdom. But they all remind us that only God is perfect and trustworthy in all things.

Prayer

Lord, I have seen leaders come and go. I have seen good and bad from them. But in You alone do I find steadfast faithfulness and perfection. Help me to depend on You first, and to seek Your wisdom above the words or charisma of the earthly leaders in our midst. Give me the discernment to not be deceived by empty promises or caught up in foolish endeavors, no matter how popular. In Jesus’ name, amen.