11So don’t get involved in the works of darkness, which all come to nothing. Instead, expose them! 12The things they do in secret, you see, are shameful even to talk about. 13But everything becomes visible when it’s exposed to the light, 14since everything that is visible is light. That’s why it says: Wake up, you sleeper! Rise up from the dead! The Messiah will shine on you! 15So take special care how you conduct yourselves. Don’t be unwise, but be wise. 16Make use of any opportunity you have, because these are wicked times we live in. 17So don’t be foolish; rather, understand what the Lord’s will is. 18And don’t get drunk with wine; that way lies dissipation. Rather, be filled with the spirit! 19Speak to each other in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and chanting in your heart to the Lord, 20always giving thanks for everything to God the father in the name of our Lord Jesus the Messiah.

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Gracious and holy Father,

Lord, you have given me so much,

I ask for one more thing -

a grateful heart.

George Herbert