...for though it is a forest,

you shall clear it

and possess it

     to its farthest borders.

For you shall drive out

             the Canaanites,

though they have chariots of iron

and though they are strong.

                     Joshua 17. 18

(It is not in us,

             but God.

What has He set before us

                       today

        to be faithful to Him?

There are no insignificant details

            or words or responses

            or attitudes.

Faithfulness to God

does not distinguish

     between the small and profound,

          and difficult.

God establishes His fruitfulness

     far beyond our lifetimes.

What we plant, what we clear out,

   may not be about us afterall,

   but the nextdoor neighbors

   or the next generations.

Through the struggle and sweat,

through the impossible brambles,

God reveals His strength

   that we would know Him more.)

O LORD,

It is not in our abilities,

            but in Your hands.

We may not have the strength

           or courage

    but You abide in us.

Help us to be faithful

      down to the details today.

Help us to follow You.

Align our hearts with Yours.

Fill our pockets with grace

      for the incorrigible.

Seep Your courage into us

       for the daunting.

Help us to follow You fully

     into what only appears

     as small ....or impossible.

We worship You

   in whatever we do today.

This day is just

the opportunity to be faithful

           in all things

           before You.