Behold, the eye of the LORD

is on them who fear Him,

on those who hope

     in His steadfast love,

that He may deliver

         their souls from death

and keep them alive in famine.

Our soul waits for the LORD;

    He is our help and our shield.

For our heart is glad in Him,

   because we trust

   in His holy name.

               Psalm 33. 18-21

(How differently do we

       approach this situation

       or navigate these waters

because we can hope in Him?

God has His eye on us.

Are we setting our eyes on Him?

He does not just

   bring us through the narrow squeaks,

but brings His infinite purposes

    and His glory

           to what we see as a hard place.

He does not just keep us alive,

   He empowers us to thrive

   in His strength

            and steadfast love,

when we trust in Him

   and not just a particular outcome.)

O LORD,

We spend more time

    thinking of our own solutions

than setting our eyes on You.

May our first response

           be praying to You,

     and laying before You

        what we are carrying.

Keep Your eye on us,

             Almighty One.

Help us to both listen

      and respond to You

   and know You are here.

And trust in Your steadfast love.

Guide our steps.

Direct our thoughts.

Align our hearts with Yours.

Help us to walk with You

   in Your strength, courage,

    wisdom and grace.