Lord, as you are aware, we have a crisis.  Our numbers for this year are not good and do not look to improve quickly.   The political and market dynamics are awful.  I wish I had a simple answer to share with my colleagues.

May I “lift up mine eyes to the mountain, from there shall come my help.”   Lord, help me divide and conquer this conundrum.  Help me to break it down into discrete factors to see their interaction.   Free me from paralysis so I can analyze, discuss and determine a way with my colleagues.

May our team remain calm and deliberate.  May we not flee from the stormy wind and tempest but face this difficulty with courage and mutual support.  Help us find the best way forward for you are our help and our shield.

Section 2, Scripture: Ps 55:4-8; Philippians 4:4-9

Hebrew Scripture	New Testament
“My heart is in anguish within me. And the terrors of death have fallen upon me.  Fear and trembling come upon me; And horror has overwhelmed me.  And I said, “\’Oh, that I had wings like a dove! I would fly away and be at rest. Behold I would wander far away.  I would lodge in the wilderness. I would hasten to my place of refuge from the stormy wind and tempest.’” Psalm 55:4-8	Meditation: Philippians 4:4-9   “”Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say rejoice.  Let your forbearing spirit be known to all.   The Lord is near.  Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.  And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, shall guard your hearts and your minds….

Section 3
You may wish to be silent for a few minutes.

Section 4
Offer prayer in your own words speaking to God who is for us, with us and in us.