...and I have filled him

with the Spirit of God,

with ability

and intelligence,

with knowledge

and all craftsmanship,

to devise artistic designs....

             Exodus 31. 3-4

(God provides what we need

    to fulfill His purposes,

even that which is

  far beyond our abilities.

The distinguishing mark

in what we do

and how we do it

and even why we do it

is by the filling of His Spirit.

God gives us not just the tools

   to do what is needed,

but He breathes life into it

    to bring beauty

    and His glory there.)

O LORD,

Make us aware of You

in everything we do this week,

sensitive to Your Presence

to see how You have

     touched and appointed

          and anointed

everything before us.

Help us to

         bring Your glory

into the tasks before us,

not just to fill what is required,

     but to fulfill Your purposes,

touched by Your grace

and marked by Your steadfast love.

Breathe life into our work,

   that You would bring

           Your glory here.

Even in this.