...bringing many sons

                to glory...

            Hebrews 2. 10

(What if....

this really hard stuff,

       this awkward situation,

       this momentary affliction,

    is not ultimately all about us,

but for the spiritual well-being

       of those around us?

Not what if after all,

               but what is.

God has strategically placed us,

appointed us,

anointed us,

      to point others to Him.

We will be surprised,

  to see even the most unlikely.

What does it take?

   Our different heart in this.)

O LORD,

Please use us

    to love others around us,

    even those we don't even know,

   even the rebellious,

    in trouble

         and times of favor,

to bring them with us

                right before You.

You redeem all things,

       nothing wasted,

       nothing recycled,

but restored for Your glory,

      for Your kingdom,

and in Your holy name.

May we seek to bless You

in whatever we do today,

   wherever we are,

   among whomever.