He set himself to seek God

in the days of Zechariah

who instructed him

          in the fear of God,

and as long as

     he sought the LORD,

God made him prosper.

              2 Chronicles 26. 5

(How do we set ourselves up

           to seek God?

What choices do we make,

patterns, practices,

               and direction?

Do we pursue growing in Him,

both in knowledge of God

           and knowing Him?

Prosper does not imply

    always winning,

    always easy and comfortable,

but God's grace and goodness

   and nurturing

   even in impossible places.)

O LORD,

Help us to seek You even more,

not just as we go about our days,

but how we intentionally

    set ourselves up to know You.

Bring the faithful and wise

     into our lives to instruct us.

Order our days and thoughts

                and prayers.

Draw our attention to You.

Anoint this day with Your Word

    and appoint our steps.

Walk with us, dear Jesus.

    Hold our hands and hearts.

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