Take away the

        dross from the silver,

and the smith has

    material for a vessel.

                  Proverbs 25. 4

(Show us, O LORD,

what is standing in our way

        of being used by You

for Your divine purposes

and for Your glory.

There are no little rebellions,

   nor tiny idols,

selfishness always hurts others,

and pride messes it all up.

The refining of silver

is what Your grace

                   forgiveness does:

     You change us completely.)

O LORD,

Purify our hearts,

     that we would see You

and know You more.

We have no clue

  how remarkably You can use us

        for Your divine appointments.

You know for what

      an extraordinary life

     You have created us.

You call us to Yourself

    and to Your purposes.

Let not our dross,

      our worthless pursuits,

      our rubbish

stand in the way

        of the beautiful.

Even in this day.