Only be very careful...

to love the LORD your God,

and walk in all His ways

and to keep His commandments

and to cling to Him

and to serve Him

     with all your heart

     and with all your soul.

                  Joshua 22.5

(Not a to do list,

     but a to be heart-set.

Not just directions for our day,

but that which infiltrates

           everything we do

           and who we are.

How do I approach this day?

To be very careful.

    Far beyond a good attitude,

    but a heart and mind

            intentionally seeking Him.

Others will identify us

         by our love

      and the grace spilling

                out of our pockets,

      and what we talk about.

May we be known

          as His faithful ones.)

O LORD,

Help us to seek You in this day,

to love you every which way we can,

to cling to You

   when everything is pulling us

   in a thousand directions,

and to serve You

   with all faithfulness,

   even in what seems small.

Because nothing is insignificant.

Help us to make known

           Your faithfulness today

           to everyone around us.

Guide our steps and our words.

Help us above all things we do

            to be faithful to You.

Grant to us as we go into this day

      Your strength, courage,

       wisdom and grace.