Bus Driver in New Jersey, by Jim Pickerell, 1936-, Photographer (NARA record: 4588217) (U.S. National Archives and Records Administration) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
encourage
uphold and encourage
encourage with teaching
Most gracious God, our heavenly Father
in whom alone dwells all fullness of light and wisdom,
enlighten our minds by your Holy Spirit
to truly understand your Word.
Give us grace to receive it reverently and humbly.
May it lead us to put our trust in you alone,
and so to serve and honor you
that we may glorify your holy name
and encourage others by setting a good example.
prayer & verse 
