...and urged them to continue

     in the grace of God.

          Acts 13. 43

(Grace breaks all the rules

     and expectations.

Grace goes over and above

   what is necessary,

way beyond my job description

  to seek the good will and welfare

  not of myself

              but those around me,

even those who don't "deserve" it,

   always who don't ever expect it.

That is what grace does.

Living in such a way

    that doesn't make sense,

               if not for God.

Bring the name of Jesus

          into the situation.

Nothing can remain the same.

The gospel in real time.)

O LORD,

Help us to continue in Your grace,

the way of grace,

the ambush of grace,

not just grace breaking the seams

        but seamless

   in all that we do this day.

May others not just see

        a difference in us,

  but to see You.

Allow Your grace

    to redeem

not just this situation

but to change our hearts.

May we be governed

   by Your divine power.