The LORD rewards every man

for his righteousness

        and his faithfulness...

                1 Samuel 26. 23

(God brings about and unfolds

         His goodness,

even in the most unlikely places.

Being faithful to God

   does not mean that we will

   not face hardship in this life,

 but God transforms our path through it,

        and brings His glory to it.

We cannot know the outcome,

     but we can trust Him in it.

What is God creating in this?

           His glory,

order out of chaos,

beauty out of ashes,

the revealing of His steadfast love

             in the impossible.)

O LORD,

Bring about Your glory here.

Help us not just to make

                   wise choices,

    but to be faithful

    in following You.

May Your love prevail

            in our hearts.

Our joy is knowing You

      and then, even more.

Help us to not just believe

    but to know

 not to be afraid

            because You are with us.

And You always redeem.