Psalm 107:33-43

God gives evil men their due and blesses those who are His and in need. Have faith in his everlasting mercy for His people:

He turns rivers into a desert,
springs of water into thirsty ground,
a fruitful land into a salty waste,
because of the evil of its inhabitants.
He turns a desert into pools of water,
a parched land into springs of water.
And there he lets the hungry dwell,
and they establish a city to live in;
they sow fields and plant vineyards
and get a fruitful yield.
By his blessing they multiply greatly,
and he does not let their livestock diminish.

When they are diminished and brought low
through oppression, evil, and sorrow,
he pours contempt on princes
and makes them wander in trackless wastes;
but he raises up the needy out of affliction
and makes their families like flocks.
The upright see it and are glad,
and all wickedness shuts its mouth.

Whoever is wise, let him attend to these things;
let them consider the steadfast love of the Lord.

Being in God's Care

The Lord is the strength of his people;
he is the saving refuge of his anointed.
Oh, save your people and bless your heritage!
Be their shepherd and carry them forever.

Prayer for God's Care

Provide for us, o most merciful Father, both now and in the days to come, those things which are needful for our welfare in soul and body, and guide us by your word and spirit, in the way of a willing obedience to you. Teach us to look to you as our master and rewarder, that all our work may be done in your service; replenish us with your daily gifts, what we may not lack any good thing; and keep us ever in a humble and grateful mind, that we may live peaceably with all men, and praise you by well-doing according to the commandment of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.