Now those who were scattered

went about preaching the Word.

      

                        Acts 8. 4

(For whatever reason,

     wherever we are,

bring the name of Jesus there.

Even in the strangest places,

even when we have

      no idea how we got here

      or why we are in this place,

           God's purposes prevail.

God redeems,

    on that we can stake our lives.

And someday

         we will be astonished

         at what only He can do.)

O LORD,

Help us to speak up,

    to speak of You

    in every conversation,

    in every situation.

Fulfill Your purposes

               in this place.

Grant us the courage

    to love others that way

       and point to You.

And use our words.