Heavenly Values

He will guard the feet of his faithful servants, but the wicked will be silenced in the place of darkness. It is not by strength that one prevails.

(1 Samuel 2:9 NIV)

The values of this world rarely seem to jibe with your values, Lord. I need constant reminders not to get caught up in notions that status or physical appearance are most important. While society endorses such things, I know You say that lasting inner peace is achieved by faithfulness to You.

Lord, help me when I’m tempted to believe that I can prevail in life by being seen as “strong” in ways that ultimately don’t matter to You.