Then he appointed

some of the Levites as ministers

before the ark of the LORD,

to invoke, to thank,

   and to praise the LORD,

           the God of Israel.

             1 Chronicles 16. 4

(Wherever God assigns us today,

we are appointed

        to minister to Him and others

to bring His name and grace there.

And to leave in our wake

    the deep aroma of thankfulness

                       and praise.

Even in this difficult situation,

         even in this hard relationship,

may something be very different here.

    And that would be a witness.

The Almighty has changed us.)

O LORD,

We seek You,

     Your strength and Your Presence

wherever You position us today,

among whomever You bring us.

You have appointed us

     to minister to You,

even in the unexpected.

Fill our pockets with grace

    and our hearts with joy,

and to know whatever unfolds,

      You are right here with us.

Help us in our words and deeds

  and even attitudes

        to point others to You.