The word of the LORD came to Jeremiah

while he was shut up 

in the court of the guard.

                 Jeremiah 39. 15

(God speaks to us 

in the most unlikely places.

Sometimes it takes unusual situations

     for us to be aware of His Presence

     and listen for Him

                 and to Him.

        "Here I am.")

O LORD,

No matter where we are,

   help us to be mindful of You.

Empower us to hear You

    above the roar around us.

Align our hearts

         to both hear and heed.

And know we need not fear

     because You are with us.

And You can be glorified in this place.

Even here.

Even in this.