And there came a man

 named Jairus, who was

ruler of the synagogue.

And falling at Jesus' feet,

he implored Him

to come to his house,

for he had an

          only daughter,

about 12 years of age,

and she was dying.

             Luke 8. 41-42

(Jesus meets each of us

in our point of need.

Even those most unlikely

    are searching for Him.

Everyone at some point

realizes their need for God.

Never underestimate

  the spiritual desire

of those to whom

God is sending you

     or using you

or next to you.

Others are constantly

watching us to see

not that we are perfect,

but if God is real.)

O LORD,

You have surrounded us

by those who need You

   just as we need You.

Help us not just

claim who You are,

but proclaim You

   right where we are,

among those

we would never suspect

are searching for you,

among the rebellious,

even among those

  who appear to have

        everything together.

We all need You.

Strengthen us

    not just in the crisis,

but be known, O LORD,

   even in our everydays.

Help us to love others

right into Your arms.