And they inquired of the LORD…

 

                      Judges 20. 23

 

(First step in the morning

that guides the rest of our day.

Last reflection at night

    to realize His Presence in it,

not just in what we see as the good stuff,

         but mooring us in the storms of life,

and commit to Him

   what He is already redeeming.

In this hard situation,

    this troubled relationship,

    and these overwhelming emotions,

did it occur to us

         to first inquire of the LORD?

Nothing too big,

         never anything too small,

nothing insignificant in His sight.

First thing:

         Have I asked God about this?)

 

O LORD,

We come before You in the beginning of the day,

         or as we see the storms approaching,

to inquire of You

                 what we should do,

                  how to approach,

                  how to prepare,

                  how to navigate,

                  how to love others in this.

We do not lay out our day

         for You to fit in some little crevice,

but we ask You

         to lay out Your day for us,

not just what to do,

         but how to run with You.

Help us to abide in You today,

     no matter the circumstances.