This morning’s prayer comes from an unexpected place. A wild rabbit sits beside a rain puddle beneath a concrete highway overpass, with the city skyline catching the first gold of sunrise beyond the pillars. In the middle of all that gray, a gentle voice asks God for patience with what cannot be changed, courage for whatever lies ahead, and wisdom for each choice the day brings.
“Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.”
Proverbs 3:5 (KJV)
Proverbs 3 is a father’s counsel to his child, and this verse sits at its heart. Trusting with all the heart means holding nothing back for ourselves. Leaning on our own understanding is natural, yet it was never meant to carry the full weight of our lives. The very next verse promises that God will direct the paths of those who acknowledge Him.
Most mornings do not begin in a quiet meadow. They begin in traffic, in noise, and in places that feel far from peaceful. The little rabbit under the overpass is a reminder that God meets us exactly where the day finds us. We do not need perfect surroundings to pray, only an honest heart willing to trust Him.