And Jehoida the priest

gave to the captains the spears

and large and small shields

that had been King David's,

which were in the house of God.

              2 Chronicles 23. 9

(How we live in our relationship with God

provides and protects and equips

and prepares the way

    for those around us

    and every generation that follows.

Yes, it matters that we are faithful,

                        even in this.

           It matters a lot.

Faithfulness reveals a path,

       how to navigate,

       how to walk with Him,

         not just in the hard stuff,

   but through His glory.

We bequeath His strength,

even in what we don't understand,

even to those we don't realize.)

O LORD,

May we live faithfully before You,

knowing fully that

              Your Presence changes us

and impacts everyone around us.

May we leave behind

               a faithful witness

    that You are God,

    You are real,

    and You love each one of us,

        far more than we can know.