Those who sow in tears

shall reap with

          shouts of joy.

           Psalm 126. 5

(When we are faithful,

even in the really hard stuff,

even when it appears

   that no one notices or cares,

God brings us through

   to the other side of suffering.

We live differently

                in this broken world.

   We cannot do it without Him.

Keep sowing,

   whatever seed He has given.

And be assured,

               God redeems.)

O LORD,

We pray for Your strength

   not just to face what is

   before us this day,

but to walk and run with You

      through it,

knowing You are with us.

Unfold Your glory,

bear Your fruit,

and help us to grasp Your joy,

    even in impossible places.

You have strategically placed us

    to bring Your name here

that others may know

and we might realize even more

           that You are God.