Light dawns in the darkness

            for the upright;

He is gracious, merciful

        and righteous.

                 Psalm 112. 4

(God helps the faithful learn

       to see in the dark.

When we walk with Him,

   we see,

   approach,

   and navigate circumstances differently.

Walk towards His light in this,

knowing that even in hardship,

                    God is good.

God is unfolding that which is

    deeper than we can grasp.

It is not that there will be no darkness,

      but we are not alone in it.

      God is right here,

            walking us through it.

When we seek Him,

     we do not sense fear,

                  but His Presence.)

O LORD,

As we lay out this day before You,

please lay out Your day before us.

Order our day.

Guide us in our thoughts.

Align our hearts with Yours.

And may we bring Your name,

             grace, and lovingkindness

      into impossible situations

     and among all those around us.

You penetrate the darkness.

Help us to live faithfully,

     bring Your light here,

and practice grace

                     even in this..