And those who are wise

shall shine like the brightness

        of the sky above,

and those who turn many

                to righteousness

   like the stars forever and ever.

                  Daniel 12. 3

(Not seeking the spotlight for oneself,

   but radiating His light

           and love and grace.

Seek His wisdom

    dig deep, uncover, search out.

Seek righteousness,

     not our way but His in this.

Seek the welfare of others

                   intentionally,

     because that is what love does.

Point others to God

         in all things,

     even in the ordinary,

     because that is how we learn

               how to respond in the crisis.

That is what to do

     with this difficult situation,

     this task before us today,

     this unexpected turn of events,

     this hard relationship,

     this impossible person.

Love them to Jesus.

Faithfulness to God

        always responds differently.)

O LORD,

Abide in us.

Help us to walk toward Your light,

      even in the dark places.

Let Your light shine from within us

     to point others to You.

We cannot change others,

   but we can change

              how we respond,

and how we can love others,

       even in this.

Shine through us this day,

    even in the ordinary,

    even in unlikely places,

    even when we are unaware.