"...because we have

sought the LORD our God.

We have sought Him,

and He has given us

  peace on every side."

So they built

       and prospered.

       2 Chronicles 14. 7

(Because we seek Him

and not just an answer,

a different path

       is revealed

and a far different outcome.

God provides the opportunity,

the space,

the margin,

and the bandwidth to do

something completely new,

when we are not distracted

           away from Him.

"I never thought of it

          that way."

God's peace on every side

means both outwardly

              and inwardly,

not just getting along with others,

but bringing peace to the table.)

O LORD,

There is so much before us.

Guide us not just through

but lead us

    that we may know You more.

Help us to rely on You

and go forth in Your name

on the everydays,

not just in the overwhelming.

Anoint this day, O LORD.

Appoint us

      to Your purposes

      and Your glory.