By this we know love,

that He laid down His life

                     for us,

and we ought to lay down

  our lives for the brothers.

                 1 John 3. 16

(By this we know

     how much we are loved.

  That is why Jesus came.

How do we lay down our lives

        for others today?

We are surrounded by

   opportunities to show grace.

Practicing in the little ways

   builds strength to love large.

What do we choose in this?

The closest parking place,

    the biggest piece of pie,

    the critical thought

          is where it starts.

Pay attention,

be aware of our surroundings,

and respond to God's nudges.

Let the love of Christ invade.)

O LORD,

May not a moment pass by

   that we are not aware

   of Your Presence

   and the opportunity

      to love others to You.

Help us to see Your way in this.

Grant us the wisdom,

           strength and courage

to seek the welfare

    of those around us.

May our lives reflect

        Your love.

Every action, word and attitude

    are never insignificant

   --the tangible and the intangible.

We cannot know

                 what sticks,

nor what draws someone to You.