He entered Jericho

and was passing through.

And behold,

there was a man

    named Zacchaeus.

           Luke 19. 1-2

(Not just where we think

we are headed,

not just the purpose

we hold in our hands,

but our ministry

in our coming

          and goings,

the divine appointments

that comprise our days.

Even in what we consider

the unlikely

and the most unexpected,

     God reveals Himself

     to us

         and through us.

Our ministry today

may not be

   what we anticipate.

Who has God placed

      on my path today?

Is my heart aware of them,

is my heart aware

           of His Presence,

is my vision

    changed by Him?)

O LORD,

Help us not to

    just see a path before us,

but a journey with You.

And each step

not just going somewhere,

    or doing something,

 but being transformed by You.

Please open our eyes

to those around us

to love, serve,

    point toward You,

and welcome into Your Kingdom.

Just one step of faithfulness,

one tender word,

one implanted kindness

             away.