...so that

those who have

      believed in God

may be careful

to devote themselves

           to good works.

           Titus 3. 8

(Devote is not a casual,

   "if it comes up" attitude,

but a heart that is driven

                 with intention,

shoes tied,

tool box filled,

eyes wide open,

searching out

   not just what I see,

   but how I can help.

Opportunities to serve God

        and love others

don't just knock at our door

      at our convenience.

It doesn't just happen.

No act of kindness

            or good works

    is insignificant,

no matter how obscure

   it appears to us.

God is using us

        for His Kingdom

and for the welfare

           of the world.)

O LORD,

No matter the circumstances,

or situation,

among strangers

   or those we love,

help us to be ready

   to bring Your goodness.

May we not just be willing

         or mindful of You,

but have the mind of Christ

          even in this.

We cannot do everything,

but we can always

             do something.

Help us to not discount

   what You are doing through us

   for the furtherance of

          grace and the gospel

          in this world.

Let others not just

          see us differently,

but to see You differently.