...but to preach the gospel,

and not with words

     of eloquent wisdom,

lest the cross of Christ

be emptied of its power.

              1 Corinthians 1. 17

(Opportunities all around us

           to share the gospel

are never intended as a performance,

not intended to impress

but to teach, reveal,

   share what is so precious,

and remind all of Who God is

      and what He has done for us.

Not for acclaim or applause,

not for a few minutes of entertainment,

not my glory,

           but His glory in this,

not lost in translation,

  but Jesus in real time.

That others see You.)

O LORD,

You are my stronghold,

     my place of strengthening.

You have a strong hold

                   on my life.

And that changes everything.

Help me to live in such a way

      that Your gospel is obvious.

Help me to preach the gospel

     not in the words of someone else,

not hesitating because I am unworthy,

    but preaching every way I can,

          because You are worthy.

You died for me

           so I can live with You.