Then you will prosper

if you are careful to observe

the statutes and the rules

that the LORD 

commanded Moses for Israel.

Be strong and courageous.

Fear not;

    do not be dismayed.

Arise and work!

   The LORD be with you!

                  1 Chronicles 22. 13, 16

(When we follow the LORD 

into whatever is before us,

worshipping Him,

serving Him,

seeking Him in it,

nothing can ever be the same,

the journey 

    and the outcome 

        will always be different.

His strength and Presence 

    surround us.

God never promised 

life would be easy,

    but “I am with you.”)

O LORD,

We come before You

and not just believe 

   You are with us,

but know You are right here.

Fulfill Your purposes 

   in this difficult situation.

Help us to know 

       that we can’t do it,

but You can change everything,

   even our hearts.

Fear only trips us up,

and worry blocks out the light.

Help us to walk with You

   and know You even more.