The Inside Out of Things

 

For we are powerless

against this great horde

that is coming against us.

We do not know what to do,

  but our eyes are on You.

            2 Chronicles 20. 12

Without hesitation,

   and no matter someone's worldview,

what is the very first thing

   people say when in trouble?

            O God.

We all implicitly know our limitations,

      our lack, our shortage.

But our weakness is actually

   what strengthens us,

because when we are

      powerless,

      under siege,

      and floundering,

we realize our need for God,

    the inside out of things.

For when I am weak,

   then I am strong.

             2 Corinthians 12. 10

When our eyes are on the LORD,

not on our circumstances

         or inadequacies,

God gives us a new heart.

We go forth differently,

because we go forth with Him.

No longer in defeat or despair,

    but trusting God in this.

O LORD,

We pray this verse before You.

We don't know what to do,

    but our eyes are on You.

We don't just ask

    for a way through this mess

    or stranglehold in our lives,

but Your Presence with us.

Our eyes are on You.

Our hearts yearn for You.

Reveal not just Your hand

          in this situation,

but reveal Yourself to us.

Order our day.

Order our way.

Reorder our hearts

      as we worship You.