“At this, the administrators and the satraps tried to find grounds for changes against Daniel in his conduct of government affairs, but they were unable to do so. They could find no corruption in him, because he was trustworthy and neither corrupt nor negligent. Finally these men said, ‘We will never find any basis for charges against this man Daniel unless it has something to do with the law of his God.” Daniel 6:4-5

Lord Jesus, You have called me to shine for you. You have called me to follow after you and to serve you in righteousness and purity. You have called me to leave behind the ways of this world and to live a distinctively different life as I follow after you. This is the life to which you have called me. I confess that I examine the life that I live for you, I do not always stand out or shine in this world. I work much harder at blending in so that no one really notices me. I want to just go about my business and not get noticed. On top of that, sometimes I do things that truly bring you dishonor and shame. Forgive me for it all, dear Jesus. Wash my sin away and cover up my shame with your glory. And then, give me your strength to live a life for you that honors you and brings you glory in any and every situation. I do not need to get noticed, Father, but I do want all people to notice you and to give you glory through the life that I live. Help me to do this, dear Father in heaven. Amen.

You shine bright because of him. He clothed you in his glory and you do shine. You have no more shame; your shame is covered with glory. You have no more guilt; your guilt has been removed by the blood of Jesus. The Devil cannot accuse you; he has been thrown down. Rise up then into this day and live a new day covered by glory, released from guilt and free from accusation. This is the gift your Savior Jesus gives you.