It may be

that the LORD will look

on the wrong done to me,

and that the LORD

    will repay me

    for his cursing today.

              2 Samuel 16. 12

(No matter what is done to us,

         God is already redeeming

   for our well-being,

   for His Kingdom,

   and for His glory.

His narrative is far greater

        than we can ever imagine.

Learn to respond

        with a different heart,

with unexpected forgiveness

                          and grace

             in unlikely places.

Are we willing to lay aside

        our wounded feelings,

     the missile strikes,

     our injured pride,

for God's greater glory?)

O LORD,

Help us not just

              to take the high road,

but to exhibit to others

     Your grace in this situation.

May we realize that there is

    far more at stake

    for Your Kingdom.

Empower us

         to point others to You

   by having a different heart,

   responding

            instead of reacting.

You have strategically placed us

   to bear witness

   and bring Your name,

         even in this situation

         right before us.