But the people of Israel

  walked on dry ground

     through the sea,

the waters being a wall

to them on their right hand

and on their left.

               Exodus 14. 29

(God leads through

       unexpected ways

  and unlikely places.

Where is He leading us?

Out of our own

  self-imposed comfort zone

to a place where

    we trust Him alone,

not our abilities

  or favorable circumstances,

but even right where we are.

"Trust Me in this.")

O LORD,

You go before us,

not just to open new doors

or blaze new trails,

but that we may know You

and see Your hand

   and Your wonders

          right before us.

Bring Your glory to this.

Please help us

       to fear not,

       be faithful,

and walk on dry ground.

Help us to

  pray with our shoes tied,

willing to listen,

respond and follow You

         into Your glory in this.