The LORD spoke to Moses

in the wilderness of Sinai.

           Numbers 1.1

(Sometimes in the most

    unlikely, barren places

    and in unexpected ways,

             God speaks to us.

He uses these places

    and situations

    to get our attention

                    or guide us.

"Why am I here?"

God replies,

    "Because I wanted you to be."

God's purposes are not thwarted

       by circumstances,

nor is He limited by

   what appears as impossible.

Listen up.

God speaks .  He is here.

Even in what we consider barren

    or failure, or hardship,

    or "not working out,"

God redeems.

God multiplies.

God is exalted

   even in what we don't yet see.)

O LORD,

Guide us into the wonders

                 of the wilderness.

Help us to not despair,

   but to see opportunity here

                 for Your glory.

You have strategically placed us

     to witness Your hand

     as You transform the landscape.

Help us to trust You in this.

May Your deep purposes

  take root and bear fruit,

  even in this strange desert.

Let not worry distract us,

    nor fear drain our energy.

You are our strength.

You are with us.