Only be strong and very courageous. Be careful to observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded you. Don’t turn from it to the right hand or to the left, that you may have good success wherever you go.
Joshua 1:7 World English Bible
Reflection
Choosing integrity when pressure mounts requires steadfast resolve. Leaders and civil servants frequently face decisions where doing what is right carries significant personal or professional cost. Following moral convictions and upright principles in governance demands inner strength, especially when popular opinion or political convenience pulls in the opposite direction. Request that God grants leaders unwavering fortitude to uphold truth, remain faithful to ethical duties, and walk uprightly despite hardship or criticism.
Prayer
Pray for the courage to walk in obedience, even when it’s challenging.
Published by the National House of Prayer in its prayer strategy for 23 August 2025.