As the mountains

     surround Jerusalem,

so the LORD

     surrounds His people,

from this time forth

         and forever more.

              Psalm 125. 2

(God's Word is full

of visual images,

stories,

parables,

to make the reality of God

    understandable.

No matter where we are,

   lift up our heads

                 and look.

Not here's God

   or there's God,

   but God is,

     and He has spoken.

He has not changed,

He is not limited

         by dire circumstances,

     or threatening forecasts,

     or public opinion.

He is right here all along.

If we cannot see Him,

that is because

    we are surrounded

         by His Presence.

God is with us.)

O LORD,

You are here.

You are with us.

May we live in the reality

      of Who You are,

may we live in the reality

      of Whose we are,

not just accountable to You,

        but loving You back.

May we lead a life

              worthy of You,

fully pleasing to You,

bearing fruit

          in every good work,

increasing in knowing You,

              (Colossians 1. 10)

and bringing

   the name of Jesus here.