And he said,

"If now I have found

favor in Your sight,

            O LORD,

please let the LORD

go in the midst of us..."

           Exodus 34. 9

(The LORD's Presence

makes the significant

difference in

   whatever we face.

"Trust Me in this."

Inviting the LORD

     into our situation

completely changes

our journey,

our vision,

our hearts,

and a million different

  outcomes emerging

  in unexpected places.

God is already redeeming

every instance,

every detail,

even what we see

   as a pothole

   or dead end

   or a barren landscape.

We have just

         to be faithful,

         trust Him,

and welcome Him

   in the midst of us.)

O LORD,

We stand in awe of You

as You encompass us,

invade our hearts,

infiltrate our circumstances

with Your holy Name,

Your redeeming purposes,

    and for Your glory.

We don't know what to do,

  but our eyes are on You.

And You have

    Your eye on us.

There is a life-giving way

through these brambles,

on this unmarked trail,

even this steep uphill,

and You lead us through.

Help us, O LORD,

to walk with You.

You are our help

            and shield,

and we are not alone.

You go in our midst.