Game Changer

Serve the LORD

    with gladness.

     Psalm 100. 2

And that is a game changer

   in how we do our work,

   in how we see need

   and in how to respond.

How can we approach 

    this hard task,

    this gaping pothole,

    this volatile situation,

even irritating people

             differently

by serving God through this?

And even more,

           with a happy heart?

To see these circumstances

     as opportunities

to serve, work, celebrate

   and worship God with joy.

Not have to,

             but get to.

Not only for what lands

           on our doorstep

   or what we stumble over,

but seeking and seizing ways

   to bring His name here.

And many such things

        will come before us.

O LORD,

Please lay before us 

   Your day for us,

knowing there are no interruptions,

but only opportunities to serve You.

Help us to see them that way,

      ordained by You,

even stuff that doesn't appear

            to matter,

     which always does.

Empower us to respond

  with joyful hearts

strengthened by You,

not just for a particular outcome,

but all along the journey.

It is not just a mundane task,

  but serving You, Almighty One.

And walking with You 

                    through it.

Embed the gladness here.