He chose David his servant

and took him

           from the sheepfolds,

from following the nursing ewes

He brought him

to shepherd Jacob His people...

                     Psalm 78.70-71

(There are no insignificant

           places of ministry,

no little obediences,

and no small responses.

God trains us

by His design

     in unexpected ways

     and in unlikely places.

Every experience

     builds on another

to bring us to this moment,

to this strategic place,

and for His incredible purposes.

God enlarges our ministry

   in ways we cannot measure

                     or recognize.)

O LORD,

You bring before us this day

     divine appointments,

     sacred encounters,

   and work that is never insignificant.

We cannot yet see

   how You will use it

                   for Your glory

   and the building of Your Kingdom.

Our sheepfolds

           are places of honoring You

        and deep growth.

You know what You are doing.

Help us to follow You

            into Your wonders.