For He will complete

what He appoints for me,

and many such things

are in His mind.

             Job 23. 14

(God is not just

working it out.

He is working in it

   and through it.

Our experiences

and our stories

have not yet ripened.

We may not yet see

but God is working

            mightily.

We have only

    to be faithful to Him.

God always works

   in multiple outcomes.)

O LORD,

You anoint

    and You appoint.

Cover this day before us

as we follow You in it,

even the twists and turns,

the paved and the potholes,

the unexpected troubles

   and the joys that surprise us.

You deliver us through,

You protect and provide,

You sustain,

You complete,

and cover our story this day

    with Your glory.

Please continue to pray for the people of Afghanistan

and about the turmoil and suffering in that land.