But I do not account my life

of any value

nor as precious to myself,

if only I may finish my course

and the ministry

   that I received

   from the Lord Jesus,

to testify to the gospel

   of the grace of God.

              Acts 20. 24

(What is foremost

         in our lives?

To be faithful to God

in whatever ministry

   He places us before us,

   He places us in,

to bring His name

   and the gospel there,

even in what

    we don't consider

    as "ministry."

When I was a little girl,

there was a sign posted

over the exit door

         of the church,

"You are now entering

      your mission field.")

O LORD,

Wherever You send us today,

among whomever,

    even the rebellious,

    even the uncomfortable,

    even places and people

       we would not have chosen,

help us to be faithful to You,

to be salt and light

     and encouragement to

    everyone around us.

Use us this day

    for Your kingdom

    and for Your glory.

Please help us

   to hold fast to You,

no matter the circumstances,

no matter what we cannot

            yet see.