...and behold,

you have done nothing

             but bless them.

            Numbers 23. 11

(May that be what

    distinguishes us

in every volatile situation,

in every ordinary day.

Love God fully,

love others well.

Find a way

    marked by the unexpected

    to bring grace to it.)

O LORD,

we ask not that You

       just walk with us,

but that we abide fully

                    in You.

Reveal Your way

        of love and grace

in the tough places,

the ordinary days,

and even in the ambushes.

Help us to bring You glory

    even in this.