For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age, waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, who gave Himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession who are zealous for good works. Declare these things; exhort and rebuke with all authority. Let no one disregard you. Titus 2:11-15

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Heavenly Father, We look to you for help.  We know that you are our help to renounce ungodliness and control ourselves, help to become pure and holy like you, to be zealous for the good works you prepared in advance for us to do, help to be worthy of being your set-part possession, help to stand firm in your word as we wait for Jesus' return, and help to exhort others to aim for purity and faithfulness along with us.  Thank you for our Helper, the Holy Spirit, who enables us to want to please you and to know and do your will.  In Jesus' altogether lovely name, Amen.