Had coffee with Anna in the afternoon, she is one of the bravest young women I know. Despite all the uncertainty and hardship she’s facing, she carries herself with such grace, never letting on how much she’s truly bearing. She speaks as if it’s no big deal, but I know the weight she carries.

Lord, You see my heart. I want to lift Anna up to You, but I don’t even know where to begin. Please give her the strength and peace she needs as she navigates her pregnancy and Louis’s situation in Haiti. You are the ultimate Waymaker, please make a better way for her.

And Lord, grant me peace in my interactions with her. I feel uneasy knowing I can’t ease her struggles, but I trust You are working in ways I cannot see. May our conversation leave a long-lasting positive impact on both of our hearts.

Had dinner with Shannon and Julie as I prepare to leave for Phoenix on Thursday. I’m trying to spend time with all my church friends before Christmas. I love them all and want to stay connected with their lives.

Lord, thank You for blessing me with meaningful friendships and for providing a life filled with safety, convenience, and peace. Help me to remain humble and to cherish all that I have. I lift up in prayer those who are living in despair and turmoil, asking that they may find comfort and hope through You.