“Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth” (2 Timothy 2:15).
No matter the call you have in life, this is sage advice. Live as one who serves the Lord where your actions are approved by Him: “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” Do not do things for sordid gain, but in order to grow in the likeness of Christ, for His glory, and the good of His kingdom. You need never be ashamed of doing things the way the Lord would have you do them. He is good and gracious and has already given you all the grace you need.
Lord, help me to realize that if I seek to please myself or other men I will never be satisfied. Guide me in the way of goodness and mercy such that I may seek to please You alone. Help me understand that in You is all hope and the future You have made my heart long for. Guide me in Your love so that I may live into the hope You give, knowing that what I do is pleasing to You.
Lord Jesus, You taught us that You did nothing that was not directed by the Father. Help me learn from You that I too would walk in the goodness You give and the mercy which is mine such that all I do is serving the Father. Teach me how to do these things through the grace and mercy that You give. Guide me now and always in the wisdom of being ethical and moral in all times and places. Amen.
