The LORD is

gracious and merciful,

slow to anger

and abounding in

      steadfast love.

The LORD is good

               to all,

and His mercy is over

all that He has made.

...The LORD is

faithful in all His words

and kind in all His works.

...The LORD is

righteous in all His ways

and kind in all His works.

 Psalm 145. 8-9, 13, 17

(This is not just

what God does.

This is who God is.

May we reflect Christ

abiding in our hearts --

gracious, merciful,

seeking peace,

abounding in love,

good to all,

faithful and kind.

These are not things

   to bring with us

but reflect our hearts,

     aligned with His.

How do we approach

this situation,

respond to difficult people,

navigate this rocky path,

if this is our identity in Him?

May we bear the marks

                  of Jesus.)

O LORD,

Help us not just to be

mindful of You,

but faithful and responsive

       to Your heart in this.

Help us to approach

each day,

each opportunity,

each task,

even each struggle

in worship to You.

And help us to

reflect You

wherever we are.