...their powers of discernment

trained by constant practice

to distinguish good from evil.

              Hebrews 5. 14

(That which we are serious about

requires not just intention,

       but practice

       and daily training.

I can read all I want about

                faith in God,

and talk about it,

but unless I tie on my shoes

             and get out the door,

     I am not learning,

                   practicing,

                   or living it out.

What can I introduce and pursue

        in the dailyness of my life

    to intentionally draw closer

    in relationship with Him?

If we are believers,

we are all in training to follow Him,

to practice His grace and wisdom,

    and to seek Him in all situations.

Maturity in faith comes from

      learning,

      practicing,

      and living it out.)

O LORD,

Help us to dig deep

           into Your Word,

help us to seek You first

    in all that we do today

and follow You intentionally

in what we choose,

talk about,

make known about,

point out,

think about,

   and even sing about,

Your glory, O LORD,

    and not our own.

Show us Your path

           of faithfulness

and help us to

    run hard after You.