I have taught you

   the way of wisdom.

I have led you in the

   paths of uprightness.

When you walk,

your steps will not be hampered,

and if you run,

   you will not stumble.

               Proverbs 4. 11-12

(What am I training for?

         To follow Him.

God equips us with strength

in our daily willingness

to seek Him,

listen and respond

    in our everyday steps.

The stuff we don't think matters,

         always does.

There are no small obediences.

Every step of faithfulness

    builds for the next.

We don't realize the strength

         and wisdom

He is working into our hearts,

recognizing His Presence

  on which we stake our lives.)

O LORD,

Help us even on this very day

    to be faithful to You

    in all that we do.

Equip us with Your strength

   that we may bless You

   and those around us.

If we walk with You

       and run with You,

You strengthen our hearts

to step into the need

and provide the courage

         and compassion

         to be used by You.

You work in the

     most unlikely places

     and unexpected ways.

And in details

  we never comprehend.