Blessed be the LORD,

for He has wondrously shown

His steadfast love to me

when I was

       in a besieged city.

           Psalm 31. 21

(We all have felt at times

living in a besieged city,

surrounded by fear,

    both real and imagined,

overwhelmed by circumstances,

and not yet knowing

            the end to this.

But we all also possess

a chronicle of God's faithfulness.

      He is still with us.

Even though we may struggle,

   God has not left us alone.

When we faithfully seek Him

    on the "ordinary" days,

God builds His strength in us

to know His Presence

       in times of trouble.

"Run with Me.

    Right here with you.")

O LORD,

In times of favor,

You are here.

In times of trouble,

You have not moved.

Help us not just to see

   Your steadfast love

                 for us,

but to show Your love

          for others.

We are not in a random place,

but strategically appointed

to bring Your name here,

Your strength

    to help others to You,

Your Presence where we are.

How we pray,

what we say,

how we respond,

how we serve,

   all reveal our love for You.

And reveal to others

      that You are indeed real.