Therefore, 

     my beloved brothers,

be steadfast,

immovable,

always abounding 

   in the work of the Lord,

knowing that in the Lord 

    your work is not in vain.

              1 Corinthians 15.58

(God is at work in us.

God is at work through us,

bearing fruit in every good work,

planting big trees

      to bring Him glory.

Nothing but nothing 

    is insignificant 

    in God’s economy.

Write His name on it.

   Even in the most intricate detail,

         the lowliest duty,

               the high and mighty,

         each and every task,

He completes it.

Even in this.)

O LORD,

Please transform 

     our faithfulness 

   into Your fruitfulness,

even when we never see

    the forest You have planted.

We pray Your glory

         all over this,

for the welfare of many people,

for Your victory in many lives

     that they may realize You,

and we would trust You,

                       even in this.

Committing our work to You

   changes everything about it

and changes us in it.