Pray with me September 13, 2026 Father, I have hope in my heart and expectation in my spirit. I don’t know what this day will bring, but I know the One who holds this day. Your Word says, “My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him” (Psalm 62:5 KJV). So today, I refuse to place my expectation in circumstances, people, opportunities, or outcomes. My expectation is from You. You are the God who makes a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert (Isaiah 43:19). You are the God who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that I ask or think (Ephesians 3:20). You are the God who works all things together for good for those who love You and are called according to Your purpose (Romans 8:28). So I will expect Your goodness. When I cannot see the road ahead, I will trust Your leading. When prayers seem unanswered, I will trust Your timing. When doors close, I will trust Your wisdom. When I grow weary, I will remember that those who wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength (Isaiah 40:31). Father, guard me from confusing expectations. I’m not entitled. I do not demand that You fulfill my plans. I surrender my plans to Yours. My hope is not that You will give me everything I want. My hope is that whatever comes, I will remember You and your faithfulness. Give me eyes to recognize what You are doing. Give me courage to walk through the doors You open. Give me patience when You tell me to wait. Give me faith when I cannot yet see. Let me live today believing that You are already present in every moment I have yet to enter. Your mercies will be new this morning (Lamentations 3:22-23). Your grace will be sufficient (2 Corinthians 12:9). Your presence will go with me (Exodus 33:14). Your promises will not fail (Joshua 21:45). Therefore, I will not surrender my hope to fear. I will not allow yesterday’s disappointments determine today’s expectations. I will not let what has not happened convince me that You are not working. I choose to believe Your Word. I choose to expect Your faithfulness. I choose to walk into this day with my head lifted, my heart surrendered, and my eyes fixed on Jesus. And whatever happens today, let my life declare the words of Psalm 27:13: “I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living.” Father, I believe I will see Your goodness. I believe You are working. I believe You are faithful. And I believe the best place I can ever be is exactly where Your will has placed me. My hope is in You. My expectation is from You. My future belongs to You. In the name of Jesus, Amen.