...but the LORD

      was not in the wind.

And after the wind

         an earthquake,

but the LORD

    was not in the earthquake.

And after the earthquake

                  a fire,

but the LORD was

                 not in the fire.

And after the fire

   the sound of a low whisper.

                 1 Kings 18. 11-12

(Listen for His voice

in unexpected ways

    and unlikely places.

Even in this,

    God is with us.)

O LORD,

We are often confused

      by circumstances

      far beyond our control.

But we can seek

        Your Presence there.

You walk with us in the garden.

You hold our hand tight

           in the wind, earthquakes

           and devastating wildfires.

We are not alone.

You are with us.

Help us to not just hear Your voice,

    but to listen to You.

May we be faithful to You

       in the ordinary and

                 the extraordinary.

And abide in You

       through it.