And who knows

whether you have not come

to the kingdom

for such a time as this?

                Esther 4. 14

(Who knows?

 God does not just know,

He is using us

       in mighty ways

even in impossible situations

      and among unlikely people.

Divine placement,

strategic timing,

God's profound purposes,

our faithfulness to Him.

He has prepared us

       our entire lives

for such a time as this,

      to bring Him glory.)

O LORD,

You know.

Your vision exceeds

the chaos,

the mess,

even the pain

and confusion

and brokenness

    for Your kingdom,

    for Your glory.

Help us to be faithful to You

              in tight places

for the welfare of many people,

     even those who

     don't yet know You.

We stand under

         the shadow of Your wings,

     under Your banner of strength,

no matter the circumstances,

which You are using

to bring others to You

         in unexpected ways.