Kayla Mueller, a 26-year-old aid worker from Arizona, dedicated her life to helping those in need of freedom, justice and peace. In August 2013, Kayla was kidnapped in Syria by ISIS, also known as Islamic State. Tragically, ISIS recently claimed she was killed by a Jordanian air strike.

The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are bold as a lion.

Proverbs 28:1

In a newly-released letter written by Kayla in the spring of 2014 from a Syrian building, she wrote, “I have a lot of fight left inside of me. I am not breaking down and I will not give in no matter how long it takes. I know you would want me to remain strong. That is exactly what I am doing. Do not fear for me, continue to pray as will I and, by God’s will, we will be together soon.”

When God commissioned Joshua, He told him three times to be strong and courageous. As a result, Joshua found the power to be bold from his relationship with God. Ask your family and friends to join you in prayer for America’s leaders to seek God for the strength and the courage to make righteous decisions. Pray that they, like Kayla, will not give in—no matter what.

Recommended Reading: Joshua 1:10-18