...to preach the gospel,

and not with words

         of eloquent wisdom,

lest the cross of Christ

  be emptied of its power.

            1 Corinthians 1. 17

(The gospel is heard most often

not in carefully crafted speeches,

but in our own words

    and experiences and language,

in our everydays and every ways.

God grants to us opportunities

            all around us

to reveal the gospel

   in what we say to others

and how we respond to them.

God intends for us

 to preach the gospel,

    in all we do

    and always use our words.)

O LORD,

Every place and situation

    that You lead us today,

help us to not just

    bring up the gospel,

but live it out before others

          and speak of You.

May Your Presence be evident

    and linger in our conversations.

May others see You.