And The Strength To Do It

...so that those

who have believed in God

may be careful

to devote themselves

     to good works.

          Titus 3. 8

(Good works are anything

we undertake to do,

to bring goodness

     even to a mess,

to be selfless

     in times of need,

to be thoughtful,

    attentive and kind.

Good works show

  what transformed hearts

  look like on the outside.

Even unbelievers expect us

  to act differently

  and with grace.

Others constantly watch

  to see if God is real.)

O LORD,

Help us to not just see

  the gaps and brokenness

  and the mess

but be devoted to You in it.

Help us to be careful

   to listen to You,

   respond,

and be a strong witness

   in times of need.

Strengthen us

          with fresh hearts

to love others

     right to You.

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