And I lifted my eyes

            and saw,

and behold...

         Zechariah 2. 1

(Are we waiting on God

   or is He

        waiting on us?

When we lift our eyes

  from the situation,

when we seek the LORD,

   and not just

       an immediate answer,

       or quick solution,

       or our list for Him

                     to do,

God brings something new

even into what appears

   unchanged circumstances.

And that would be

            our hearts.

Have I considered

  what God is revealing?

Am I really watching?

Am I lifting my eyes to Him?

Not time to let despair

                paralyze us,

but to follow Him,

endure,

and go forth.

It is for this we have

been trained for,

         equipped,

  and strengthened.

And not just for ourselves.

God does not just show up.

         He is walking with us.

Even through this miry bog.

Even in mystery.

Even where we

        have not been before.)

O LORD,

May we seek You

   no matter the circumstances.

May we seek

   not just Your blessings,

   but to bless You.

May we seek

   the welfare of those

   all around us.

Help us to tie our shoes,

take up our pack,

and hurry to walk with You.

Your protection and shield

         surround us,

Your Presence and strength

         within.

Help us to see and respond

              differently

because our eyes

              are on You.