Lord God, a cloud of heavy grief and discouragement has been hanging over my mind. I am mourning over my past mistakes, my slow progress, and the brokenness of my circumstances. But I cannot live a life of victory while drowning in sorrow. I lift my eyes to You today. Strip away this heaviness and fill me with Your deep, unshakeable joy. Let Your joy be my armor and my strength today. Amen.
Nehemiah 8:10
Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.