...we speak

of what we know,

and bear witness

to what we have seen...

          John 3. 11

(We speak about

what is important to us.

We bear witness

to what we

     have experienced.

Our words and witness

are reflected in what

we seek,

pursue,

how we respond,

how we love,

who we love,

and what we love.

Christ transforms

   our hearts

in visible ways.)

O LORD,

We ask that

Your love and grace

    and strength

be manifest in

   all we speak

and how we respond,

no matter

       the circumstances.

May our witness be 

   Your transformation

           of our hearts.

Help us to approach

every struggle and joy

                differently

because we believe,

love

and follow You.