Let not the wise man

   boast in his wisdom,

let not the mighty man

   boast in his might,

let not the rich man

   boast in his riches,

but let him who boasts

         boast in this,

that he understands

   and knows Me,

that I am the LORD

who practices steadfast love,

justice and righteousness

in the earth.

For in these things I delight,

         declares the LORD.

          Jeremiah 9. 23-24

(What do people know

              about us?

Our stuff, achievements,

    power, position,

               or lack thereof?

Or the first thing

that comes to mind

   is His indwelling?

The Hebrew word for "boast"

means to shine, praise,

                   and glory.

What radiates from our lives?

What do we treasure?

What do we talk about

    and how do we love?)

O LORD,

We desire to know You more.

Help us not just to know You

    but to make You known.

Radiate from within us

that You will be seen,

that Your transforming work

      draws others to You

and changes not just

how we see situations

and circumstances

and people,

   but how we respond

because we know You.

May Your steadfast love,

justice and righteousness

    be evident in our hearts.

Show us how that

   looks different in

   how we approach this day.