...for we must take of them

to serve

     the LORD our God,

and we do not know

with what

we must serve the LORD

until we arrive there.

          Exodus 10. 26

(Why am I here,

why am I carrying this,

what is this in my life

or why has God put

this experience

           in my story?

We can never determine

what God will use,

what God is redeeming,

what God is ripening

to bring others to Himself

and deepening

      our intimacy with Him.

Someday we will all

exclaim:  "So that's why

          that happened."

God weaves it seamlessly

  with great purpose

  and design in our lives.

Imagine that!)

O LORD,

Grant us the patience

to stand in the gaps

and stay at our posts

that You will fulfill

how we may serve You.

We will not know

until we get there,

what we will need

   and what You will use,

not what You repurpose,

but what You redeem.

And we will all

     be greatly astonished.

Help us to be ready,

   shoes tied,

   backpack filled,

to serve You

right where we are. 

Your leading is

sometimes "Arise and go."

But more often You say,

"Stay at your post

    and fulfill."

So much is still

    left to be done

that we have overlooked

and You have already

    given us the tools.