Almighty God, who sees and knows all things, let not our hearts become frustrated and bitter when things become difficult, knowing that you are yet in control. Increase our trust in you and grant us courage to believe, through Jesus our Lord, who lives with you and the Holy Spirit in wisdom and joy forever and ever. Amen.
‘From the wilderness of Sin the whole congregation of the Israelites journeyed by stages, as the LORD commanded. They camped at Rephidim, but there was no water for the people to drink. The people quarreled with Moses and said, “Give us water to drink.” Moses said to them, “Why do you quarrel with me? Why do you test the LORD?”‘ – Ex. 17:1-2