But God

 

But God

   remembered Noah

and all the beasts

and all the livestock

that were with him

               in the ark.

            Genesis 8. 1

(When we follow God,

He does not abandon us there.

His eye, His hand,

   His Presence is upon us,

   no matter the circumstances.

The phrase But God

          changes everything

and makes all the difference

in the trajectory of this day

      and of our lives.

No matter the bad weather,

     the crowded boat,

     or how high the water,

                be faithful there.

God brings His fruitfulness.

"Trust Me in this."

   Even right where we are.)

O LORD,

Please help us to be faithful

   in whatever You place before us,

   in what You put on our hearts,

   faithful to You in all things.

And joyful that we

         do not walk alone.

Be fruitful and multiply

       Your goodness through us

in every encounter,

in every appointment,

in word and deed and attitude.

Please empower us to

   pray continually,

   live faithfully,

   love well,

and practice grace in this.