Show yourself in all respects

to be a model of good works,

and in your teaching

    show integrity, dignity,

          and sound speech

that cannot be condemned,

so that an opponent

may be put to shame,

having nothing evil

          to say about us.

                   Titus 2. 7-8

(Not that we are perfect,

but in every way we can,

       live above reproach.

Done in love,

     redeemed by God,

even my shortcomings.

It is not that we are immune

    to criticism

    or being judged by others,

but those opinions do not stick.

They do not define us,

because we are covered by His grace,

  when we seek to bring Him glory.

What am I modeling in this?)

O LORD,

Help us to be ardently active,

devoted and diligent in good works,

not in order to be saved,

          but because we are.

Please manifest Yourself

        in every good endeavor

for the well-being of many people,

and to point others to You.

What am I seeking in this situation?

To bring You glory.