There we found

       brothers and sisters...

On seeing them,

Paul thanked God

             and took courage.

                Acts 28. 14-15

(Even in the most

          unexpected places,

wherever we are,

God provides other believers

          woven into our lives.

Seek them out.

        Other saints are here.

God never meant us

        to go it alone.

Relationships

        with God's people

     are not an option.

We need each other.

God uses fellowship

    to strengthen us

and give us courage.

We need the other saints,

    far more than we know.

Courage and encouragement

     are mutual ongoing gifts

             to one another.)

O LORD,

Guide us,

not just to those who nurture us,

           but to those

           we can encourage.

You are our refuge,

   a place of strengthening

             from where to go forth.

Help us to be a refuge

                     for others,

     to do life together,

    help each other on the path,

     and draw us closer to You.