And Hezekiah

and all the people rejoiced

because God had prepared

            for the people,

for the thing came about

                   suddenly.

          2 Chronicles 29. 36

(Why are we surprised

     that God has gone before us?

So incredibly much in God's design,

        His provision,

and up His sleeve for our good

    is not even on our radar.

Even the struggles

           bring about His glory.

And especially the hard stuff,

        He always redeems.

God does not just do good.

              He is good.

Noun, not just adjective.)

O LORD,

You specialize in surprises,

that which we don't expect,

that which we don't deserve,

      but because of Your love.

We rejoice in Your provision

    and rejoice even more

    because You are with us.

Let that joy in You,

    not on circumstances,

       be a witness to others.