And Jesus answered them,

"Have faith in God."

          Mark 11. 22

(No matter the circumstances,

favorable or difficult,

in what I am able,

     in what I am not,

whether I understand it

   or dwell in mystery,

"Trust Me in this."

It is not just that

   God will show us through,

but His deep purposes

are embedded

        even in the journey.)

O LORD,

May we respond

to whatever is before us,

whatever mountaintop

          or pothole

     we face today,

difficult situations

          or favorable ones,

impossible people

       or being blessed by them,

that we would

       trust You in this.

Use us for Your glory.

Let others see You

     in tangible ways,

even because we trust You,

Your Presence

    that cannot be

    explained away.

Help us to be still

    and know

   You are God Almighty,

even in this.