Even In The Deep Dark Woods

 

...but the hill country

         shall be yours,

for though it is a forest,

you shall clear it

and possess it

to its farthest borders.

           Joshua 17. 18

(Sometimes we ask God,

"You want me to do what?"

What patch of ground

  has the LORD given each of us

to tend, nourish, plant,

clear out the briars,

occupy, recreate,

and bring His name, grace

          and love

    to its farthest borders?

Even that big deep forest

    where what might we find?

Just because it is difficult,

does not mean that

     God is not in it.

But we find Him already there,

       preparing our way.

Just because it is not

                in our skill set,

God brings His strength

     and His glory to it.

"I can't do that!"

God replies,

    "Good, because I can.")

O LORD,

No matter the thick woods

   or barren desert,

impossible people

   or rocky soil,

You walk with us,

You prepare our way,

You equip our hearts.

Please help us to be aware

    of opportunities

to establish Your kingdom

   even in this place today.

We come not just before You,

   but come to trust You

   even more.

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