And they were to stand

      every morning,

thanking and praising the LORD,

     and likewise at evening.

              1 Chronicles 23. 30

(Bookends of the day,

going into the day

    with God's strength

and at sunset,

    acknowledging Him.

We see the day

           with a renewed heart,

we see God differently,

   respond to our circumstances,

   now aware of our surroundings

       to serve Him

         and love others.

Not a difficulty after all,

    but an opportunity

    to witness His Presence.

And we are empowered to live

   in such a way

   that is not the same as before.

Worshiping God

             changes us.)

O LORD,

You are our strength and courage.

You have not left us

    to drum it up on our own.

In worshiping You,

   we discover that You fill us

   with exactly what we need today.

Help us to remember

                to stand

in praising and thanking You,

not just in the outcomes,

     but right in our daily trek.

This day is Yours, O LORD,

    guide us into it.

When we worship You,

   we hear You whisper,

       "Remember I am with you."