He set himself to seek God

in the days of Zechariah,

who instructed him

           in the fear of God,

and as long as

he sought the LORD,

God made him prosper.

             2 Chronicles 26. 5

(How can I set myself up

         to seek God?

How can I seek His instruction?

It doesn't just happen

                   by osmosis,

but intentionally by our daily practices:

           marinating in His Word,

           actually praying to God,

           worshipping Him in our work,

           pursuing with-ness

                 with other believers.

The key phrase in this verse

                        is not prosper,

but as long as he sought God.

God guides and provides

          a very different journey

and a radically different outcome.)

O LORD,

Help us to set up ourselves

       to abide with You,

to walk with You on this path,

to run with You,

       even in difficult places.

Strengthen us by our time with You.

Enlarge our vision

                and our hearts,

that we would worship and seek You,

    not an outcome or answer,

but You,

       freely and fully.

You do not just guide our way.

You walk right with us.