Christ Jesus,
let us share the Gospel,

and ourselves too,
with the ones we serve.
Let us be gentle with them.
And fill us with mercy,

so much
mercy.

If tassels, fine clothes,
and terms of respect
can help us

to serve others warmly,
then put these all over us.
But since humility must
undergird all service,
let our real place of honor
be the very first place you call us to.

O God,
kindly fill us
with your kindness.