Then Samuel took a stone

and set it up

   between Mizpah and Shen

and called its name Ebenezer,

for he said,

"Till now the LORD

              has helped us."

              1 Samuel 7. 12

(What are our own Ebenezers--

the stones of remembrance

of God's help and faithfulness

               in our lives?

The stones and stories

    of God's glory

    in unexpected ways

            and unlikely places.

There are no pebbles there,

but all from God

             is profound.)

O LORD,

We forget so quickly

    Your hand upon us,

    Your provision for us,

    Your Presence with us

in our times of struggle

     and even in the victories.

May we set before us

    Your daily faithfulness.

Strengthen us in this day

    and direct our hearts

that we would not just

                   know You more,

but tell our stories

   to point others to You.