A single verse

Even a single verse of Scripture can be rich in wisdom and guidance for our lives.

So it is especially in today's first reading (2 Timothy 2:8-15):

Be eager
to present yourself
as acceptable to God,
a workman
who causes no disgrace,
imparting the word of truth
without deviation.

How fruitful these words can be for our prayer and for our lives.

May we be eager.

May we offer ourselves to God.

May God make us acceptable to him.

May we – male or female – be workmen for the Lord: humble and diligent.

May no one stumble because of us.

May we always focus on sharing the truth of Christ.

May we never deviate from that truth, either in word or deed.

Your ways, O LORD, make known to me;
teach me your paths,
Guide me in your truth and teach me,
for you are God my savior.