But we have this treasure

               in jars of clay,

to show that

  the surpassing power

  belongs to God

          and not to us.

We are afflicted in every way,

              but not crushed;

perplexed,

   but not driven to despair;

persecuted,

   but not forsaken;

struck down,

            but not destroyed...

that the life of Jesus may also

   be manifested in our bodies.

              2 Corinthians 4. 7-10

(No matter what we are going through,

       God's glory overflows.

His power and strength and Presence

              cannot be denied,

       nor be explained away.

Circumstances do not prevail,

               nor are they random,

but are instead opportunities for us

                      (and others)

   to see and acknowledge You.

Help us to live in such a way

            that You are known.)

O LORD,

Help us to be faithful to You,

   no matter what we face today,

no matter the circumstances,

   no matter the difficulty.

Almighty One,

   bring order to this chaos,

   bring Your grace into the fray,

   bring Your glory

              even to the unexpected.

Be manifest in us, dear Jesus,

    that others will come to You.