Because God Is In It

 

And David had success

in all his undertakings,

for the LORD

     was with him.

       1 Samuel 18. 14

(Not just that the LORD

       was with him,

but David was

       with the LORD.

Undertakings are not limited

   to our work or pursuits,

but integrated in our direction,

habits, manner of life,

ways, and the

     trajectory of our lives.

All of which are changed radically

  when we listen and

  respond to God.

God's Presence changes

not necessarily

      our circumstances,

but the journey through.

It is not a matter

    of winning or losing.

That is not the point,

   but God completing His work,

quite often unexpectedly

   and in multiple dimensions.

The word success in Hebrew 

means prospering 

        because God is in it.

And we in Him.

What is God forming in us

    through this?

Drawing us closer still.)

O LORD,

Help us to follow You

    into this day

with all of Your wonders.

Strengthen us

   that we would walk with You

and not be distracted

     by shiny empty objects.

May all of our undertakings

    and endeavors today

be blessed by You

  for Your glory

and the wellbeing of others.

Help us to go forth

   with Your name inscribed

   all over it.