Then I’ll never be ashamed, for I take strength from all your commandments.
And now, dear children, remain in him, so that when he is revealed we may have joyful confidence and not be ashamed when we stand before him at his appearing.
“You show that you are my intimate friends when you obey all that I command you.
Make me passionate and wholehearted to fulfill your every wish, so that I’ll never have to be ashamed of myself.
For the one who attempts to keep all of the law of Moses but fails in just one point has become guilty of breaking the law in every respect!
Every word you speak, every truth revealed, is always right and beautiful to me, for I hate what is phony or false.
Lord, don’t allow me to make a mess of my life, for I cling to your commands and follow them as closely as I can.
Lord, strengthen my inner being by the promises of your Word so that I may live faithful and unashamed for you.