When I've begged, and when I've pleaded, "Take this all away." If it doesn't turn out my way Give me strength to say, "Not my will," Oh Lord like you did, When you bore my fate. Give me strength to trust in Thy will, Make of me a saint. © Julianne Young 2026 Photo by Jon Tyson on Unsplash

June 1-7: Samuel 2:1-10 My heart rejoiceth in the Lord His power over me has poured, My lips proclaim with great delight That I have conquered by thy might. Truly there is not a one Who can do what my Lord has done, Let not a mouth be found to boast Against the Lord of Israel’s Host. The bows of warriors fail at length While those who stumble take up strength, Those once with much are now in need While those who hungered no more plead. She who hath no child to raise Bears ch

June 1-7: Ruth 1:16-17 A truer friend One cannot be, Then Ruth of old To Naomi, When she did give Her earnest plea, “Entreat me not to leave thee.” “For where you go So I’ll go too, The road you journey I’ll walk through, In life and death I’ll stay with you, Entreat me not to leave thee.” “Thy God will be The one I praise, Thy people will Be mine always, I’ll follow with thee All my days, Entreat me not to leave thee.” Oh such a friend I’ll strive to be, Devoted through