Dear God,

I don't feel happy right now. I feel down at the circumstances I'm in. I have so much to be grateful for, and yet I cannot help but feel some grief over how much we've lost. I don't have the right heart about the holidays right now, and I feel depressed.

Part of me just wants to hide from life for the next few weeks until everything is over. Yet I know that is not the spiritual way to handle things.

God, I'm having trouble trusting that you're going to take care of me, of us, here. Help me to see your grace, mercy, and providence through it all.

I love you and I love what you did through your Son Jesus.

Love, your son,
Danny