But he who is noble

  plans noble things,

and on noble things

         he stands.

         Isaiah 32. 8

(That which is noble

    is not what to do,

but comes forth

         from who we are.

It is not just in crisis,

but on the ordinary days

  and in invisible ways,

that our character

           is revealed,

even when we think

         no one is looking.

Is our default

   the welfare of others,

or "look at me?")

O LORD,

Have mercy on us.

We can't even be humble

  without getting

  proud about it.

May Your love in us

    overflow for others,

in deed, word, attitude,

when others notice

    and when they do not.

Transform our hearts

  that You are seen.

We matter to You.

We don't have to pretend

by putting on royal robes

   that are not ours,

   nor that we need to wear.

Help us to plan what is

   the noble thing in this,

help us to stand

          as Your servants.