LET US PRAY: Lord God, I know that walking along the path of righteousness is not an easy journey. I know that it is not a short journey but a lifelong one. Lord, I am ready to walk along Your path of righteousness. I am ready to face the challenges, persecution, and rejection that comes with it. I know that often those who cling to You are rejected by many because they fail to conform to the things of this world. Lord, I do not want to conform to worldly values. I want to conform to Your glory, Your righteousness, and Your beauty. I want to be more like You everyday. Lord, You kingdom is not 'meat and drink'; it is not about merriment. It's about a lifelong endeavor to do what's right no matter how difficult it is. Lord, I realize that Your kingdom is about righteousness, peace, and joy of Your Spirit, so I ask that You give me the strength to become more righteous and stay that way. I ask that You fill my heart with Your peace that I may treat people with love. I ask that You enfold me with joy that I may bring joy to everybody I meet. In Jesus' Name. Amen.