The psalmist wrote, “My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.” - Psalm 121:2 (NIV)

I usually begin each new year with a feeling of excitement at the chance for new beginnings. But the first month of 2014 did not hold much hope. My four-year-old son, Ben, was lying helpless in a hospital bed with a traumatic brain injury. For our family, a sense of...

Today's Prayer
Thank you, Lord, for the blessing of your Holy Spirit who intercedes for us when we are at our weakest. Amen.

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Today's Reading
Romans 8:18-27

Thought for the Day

When I don’t have the words, the Spirit intercedes for me.

Prayer Focus

People with traumatic brain injuries


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The RESILIENCE conference in 2021 was so uplifting and nourishing. It was wonderful to be with other Christians around the world at this retreat, who truly care about responding to trauma in a compassionate way by teaching spiritual practices to help with grounding and healing.”

Join us for the next RESILIENCE conference on September 29-30, 2023. Learn more at UpperRoom.org/resilience.