For this very reason,

make every effort to supplement

        your faith with virtue,

and virtue with knowledge,

and knowledge with self control,

and self control with steadfastness,

and steadfastness with godliness,

and godliness with

                    brotherly affection,

and brotherly affection with love.

                   2 Peter 1. 5-7

(Step by step,

layer by layer,

choice by choice,

    deepening our faith.

And realizing these

    are not just supplements

              or attachments,

but a pursuit that

   empowers us to grow in Him.

And it starts with today.

What choices am I making

            in this day

     to abide in Him?)

O LORD,

We praise You

    because You are with us.

We honor You

    because You are God.

May our lives

         and what we choose

    reflect Your glory.

Help us to grow in You.

Nudge us

    to make different choices

    to follow You fully.

Let our faithfulness to You

   be nurtured in layers

   and daily decisions.

Be thou our vision

            and our strength.