Not I Have To, But I Get To

 

...praise and ministry...

as the duty of each day required...

            2 Chronicles 8. 14

(These actions, intentions,

         and attitudes

are not a once in a while

         obligation,

but a daily pursuit to praise God

  and to minister to others,

each day a little differently,

according to the needs,

  requirements and opportunities

           on this particular day.

Not "I have to,"

    but "I get to,"

       determines our posture,

changes our view,

impacts our readiness to respond,

      and how we do it.)

O LORD,

May we praise and honor You

   and minister to You

   and those around us

in Your holy name,

for Your Kingdom's sake,

           and for Your glory.

We would do anything for You.

Help us to realize

   that what is before us

   on this ordinary day

       may be exactly that.

Help us to know

  that when we are

  faithful to You

             in the ordinary,

 You strengthen us

      for the extraordinary.