I am the voice of one

crying in the wilderness,

"Make straight

the way of the LORD."

           John 1. 23

(Bring the name of Jesus

                there.

Even when you think

  no one is listening

  in this volatile place.

Others are always

           watching you,

not to see if you are perfect,

but to see

          if God is real.)

O LORD,

Let Your Presence prevail

in this wilderness place.

Use this situation

   and these relationships

that others will come

           to know You,

and we would deeper know

   that You are the LORD.