Faithful God,

You know me better than I know myself.

Before I speak,

you hear me.

Before I take another step,

you are already with me.

You know the questions I carry,

the fears I cannot name,

and the places in my heart where faith feels fragile.

I do not need to hide from you.

Indeed, I cannot. 

Like those before me, I pray: 

"I believe; help my unbelief."

Teach me today that faith is not pretending to have every answer,

but trusting that you are faithful.

Teach me today the humility of not knowing,

that I might walk beside others in their season of uncertainty.

Save me from believing that certainty is the same as faith.

Instead,

Help me to trust 

your love

more than my understanding.

And give me the grace to experience 

your love

even in my darkness.

Come looking for me.

Lift me again.

Hold me fast.

Breathe your Spirit of life into my heart.

Give me 

enough light for the next step,

enough grace for this day,

enough hope to keep following you.

For your love is stronger than my doubts,

your mercy is new every morning,

and your faithfulness never comes to an end.

I place my questions,

my future,

and my whole life

into your hands.

Amen.