...but we endure anything

rather than put an obstacle

in the way of the

            gospel of Christ.

               1 Corinthians 9. 12

(What is this pothole,

this hardship,

this inconvenience,

in light of the Good News?

The gospel

   is the whole point in this.)

O LORD,

Be blessed this day.

Be glorified

even through the awkward situations,

the crazy circumstances,

and the mysteries

          of Your divine appointments.

Let nothing but nothing

stand in the way

    of others coming to know You.

Grant us the wisdom and strength

to know Your way through this

and how to love others

in tangible ways

         right into Your kingdom.

Help them to see You alone.