It’s not unusual to see a lawyer in a courtroom, but normally you would expect the lawyer to be wearing a suit. But in a Pembroke Pines, Florida courtroom recently, attorney Mark Dickson was attired in prison garb. Dickson wasn’t there to represent anyone, but was appearing at a bond hearing after being charged with stealing $800,000 from his clients. Unfortunately, it’s not just attorneys who sometimes let the people down who trust them most. It’s physicians, politicians, plumbers, and even the preacher on occasion.

This God – his way is perfect; the word of the Lord proves true. Psalm 18:30

David, who wrote Psalm 18, was no stranger to betrayal – and he had played roles as both perpetrator and victim. Perhaps you have, too. But Scripture shows you what to do when your inclination is to strike out in revenge or wallow in defeat: focus on the One whose way is perfect. He will always be true and never fail you.

Today, pray for power to keep your mind and heart oriented to Christ, and ask Him to guide your nation’s leaders to follow His perfect way also…so they can discover Him, and not let the American people down.

Recommended Reading: II Corinthians 2:3-11