If We Only Knew What You Are Doing

 

And all the people

among whom you are

shall see

the work of the LORD

for it is an awesome thing

that I will do with you.

            Exodus 34. 10

(Wherever we are,

among whom we are,

even those most unlikely

  people, situations,

             and places,

God is working His wonders.

Not just through what we do,

   but what He does with us.

And not just what we produce

    with a "for the LORD"

              sticker on it.

Because God always goes

way beyond the boundaries

     of our imagined achievements.

A simple faithful act,

that we think no one cares or sees,

  most often

  points others to His glory.

When we are faithful to God

in whatever He appoints

               us to do,

God weaves His workmanship

   through us

   and completes His purposes.

It is not in us, but God.

He uses us for His name's sake

      and deepest grandeur.

It is not about success or failure,

          but growing in Him.)

O LORD,

If we only knew what You are doing

    with our lives,

we would be shocked

  by the significance of

  our every small endeavor.

Strengthen us

and give us the courage

  to be faithful to You

--to be anointed and appointed--

in whatever You place

              before us today.

It is an awesome thing

      that You do,

even if we are unaware

of the uncountable outcomes.