As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received.

Ephesians 4:1

I mistyped as I wrote that verse. It read at first, "as a prisoner of the Lord". That's a pretty big difference really, although I've always thought of it that way. So what does it mean to be a prisoner for the Lord. "For" sounds much more voluntary. It sounds even like a joyous choice made to give honor to God. A choice to restrain yourself from the way you might otherwise live in order to celebrate a life in Him.

A life worthy of your calling. A life that honors He who called you. Paul gives hints at what that might look like; humble, gentle, patient, and loving. A portrait of the life of Jesus, a living image of He who issues the call.