Let all the earth fear the Lord; let all the people of the world revere him. For he spoke, and it came to be; he commanded, and it stood firm. The Lord foils the plans of the nations; he thwarts the purposes of the peoples. Psalm 33:8–10, NIV

Lord our God, we gather together in your presence and ask you to let your light shine in our hearts to strengthen us in times of need and trouble. May we come to know that through all the storms and distress of the world, you are mighty in protecting and sheltering those who trust in you. May we realize the power of your kingdom. Even if all the kingdoms of the world rise in rebellion, you are with us. You are with those who have set their hope on your kingdom and who go on hoping that even in evil days something must happen through your great and holy rule. Amen.

 

Recent articles on Plough

---

The People of God’s Kingdom Eberhard Arnold The Beatitudes provide a path toward a deeper happiness than the pleasure of gratified desire. Read now

Be Still and Know Israel Steinmetz Psalm 46 is no cozy comfort – it’s a radical call to turn to the way of peace. Read now

Indiana Jones and the Weight of Glory Hannah Long The film hero experiences the fear of the Lord many times across his cinematic career, yet each “beginning of wisdom” is a false start. Read now

Places to Think with Neighbors Nathan Beacom Lyceums bring the positive energy of learning to local communities. Read now

I Make All Things New Christoph Friedrich Blumhardt “Two currents are now running alongside and in opposite directions. Sin wants to rule; it wants to wreak destruction wherever it can. Against this current, however, runs the movement of Jesus Christ…” Read now