Preach the Word;

be ready in season

    and out of season.

          2 Timothy 4. 2

(Why am I here in this situation,

this place of need,

these awkward circumstances?

Opportunities for the gospel

   come in many size packages,

   unlikely and unexpected,

       to point others to Him.

Be faithful in action,

but also as we tell our toddlers,

         "Use your words.")

O LORD,

Please help us not to just

   bring the gospel with us,

but live out the gospel

    -- Your love and grace

     and Good News of Jesus--

among whomever or wherever

You strategically position us today.

Please help us

to be prepared at all times

 -- even the unexpected--

to explain the hope

                within us.

And that would be You.