...the area of influence

God assigned to us,

to reach even to you.

       2 Corinthians 10.13

(God has strategically

   anointed and appointed us

to a personal mission field

that He may be honored

in our relationships

  and the choices we make

for the sake of the gospel,

in every encounter

   and every appointment,

even in those we do not

         see coming,

even those not on our agenda,

              but His.)

O LORD,

Others are watching us,

not to see if we are perfect,

but how we respond

     when we are not

and life is tough.

Others are watching us

      to see if You are real.

Help us not just to be aware

        of Your Presence,

but sensitive to Your ways

and follow You

    for Your Name's sake

and the sake of the gospel.

May nothing distract, deceive,

lead us astray or enslave us

    from honoring You today.

May Your steadfast love

   pour through us

in the ordinary and extraordinary.

Help us to learn Your ways

in navigating this life.

To choose You in this

and practice Your Presence

         over and over again.