Be strong 

  and courageous.

Do not be frightened,

  and do not be dismayed,

for the LORD your God 

is with you

      wherever you go.

              Joshua 1. 9

(How do we navigate this day,

how do we live faithfully

          in this volatile situation 

and among these 

   seemingly impossible people?

Only by trusting in the Presence 

of the LORD God Almighty

   and walking with Him.

Even here.

Even in this.

His power, His purposes,

      for His glory.)

O LORD,

help us in this. 

Help us

   to trust You

   through this,

to be strong,

courageous 

       and kind,

in every size package.

Not for our glory,

       but Yours alone.