...even among the rebellious,

that the LORD God

          may dwell there.

                  Psalm 68. 18

(Even where we least expect,

     we are called to be faithful.

Even here in this unlikely place

  and among resistant people,

God strategically placed us

   to bring the love, grace,

   and the name of Jesus there.

It is no mistake or wrong turn,

       but exactly where God wants us

                to bring Him glory

by living in such a way

that makes others

         homesick for Him.

And to show what

      the love of the Almighty

looks like in real time.)

O LORD,

Please make us aware

of those all around us

     who need You.

Help us to look beyond behaviors

    to the souls of those who struggle

    without knowing You.

We may be very surprised

     who hide behind masks

     of rebellion or religiosity.

Fill our hearts with love for them

   and our pockets bulging with grace.

Direct their hearts to You

     and dissolve their resistance.

Let them know

   You love them too..

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