DEVOTION:

Proverbs 3:5–6

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”

PRAYER:

As this Wednesday morning begins, we pause to thank You for the gift of a new day. We thank You for the beauty of Maine, for the privilege of living in this place, and for the simple blessings that surround us — especially the gift of family, the people who walk beside us in love, support, and shared life. We ask Your protection over all who will be traveling today. Go before them, keep them safe, and bring them to their destinations in peace.

We lift up our state, our country, and our world. We pray for our President and for leaders across the globe. In the middle of so much division and uncertainty, grant wisdom, humility, and a desire for peace. Bring people together where there is conflict, and guide decisions that affect so many lives.

Lord, be near to those who are sick, recovering, weary, or burdened this morning. Bring comfort, strength, and healing where it is needed most. And as we continue to live in the light of Easter, help us to walk in hope, trust, and gratitude. Guide our steps today and remind us that Your presence goes with us wherever we go. In Jesus’ name, Amen.