Ask rain from the LORD...

          Zechariah 10. 1

(What do we miss

in our relationship with the LORD

            and in our lives

because we do not

                  come before Him.

Not just, "I need this or that."

Not even, "I need You to help me."

        But, " I need You."

When we walk with the LORD,

He does not just strengthen us,

He does not just reveal

           something new,

but our walk with Him

   even changes what we ask.

The mark of the blessed

     is not rain when asked for it,

but those in whom it is seen

    whose help is the LORD,

    whose hope is the LORD,

    whose strength is not their own,

              nor on circumstances,

    but those who love Him

        and everyone around them.

Those who trust in God.)

O LORD,

No matter what the situation,

   may our trust in You

       be a visible reminder

    to us and to others

that You are God,

            and we are not.

Thank You that we can come before You,

       not just with our needs,

but we can walk with You

                  and know You more,

even through where we are today.

You watch over us.

You uphold us.

You forgive and set us free.

You redeem.

You give us strength

         when we run

    and even when we are weary.

You unfold the unexpected.