“Vindicate me, my God, and champion my cause against an unfaithful nation. Rescue me from those who are deceitful and wicked.” Psalms 43:1

Lord God, If you were not on my side, I would have long ago gone my own way. If you were not with me, I
would long ago have wandered away and even given up the fight. If you were not walking with me and filling
me with your Spirit, I would have thrown up my hands in despair. But Lord, you have been on my side from the
moment I was baptized into your holy name. You have been championing my cause from the moment I became your child. You are certainly on my side. As I begin my work this week and pursue your ways and your will, champion my cause against all those who would oppose you. Better yet, Lord, champion your
cause in this world and use me to do it. Use me to push forward the kingdom of God with great force. Give me strength to take hold of it and to advance your kingdom mightily. Champion my cause against the forces of the devil. Champion my cause against this unbelieving world so that your kingdom might take root in the hearts and lives of your most holy people. Keep me from getting discouraged when the work is hard and seems to be in vain. Assure me that because of your mighty resurrection this work is never in vain. It is always yours. And I am yours. Champion your cause and use me to do it. Amen.

The Christian life and cause is never in vain because God champions their cause. God will not let it be for
nothing.