O Precious Lord, You mean so much to me. You have won my heart and my undying devotion. You have added meaning and purpose to my life. You fill me with hope and the expectation of good becoming a part of each day. The radiance of Your love has pushed the darkness from me. Its glow encourages me and stimulates my growth. When I am overcome with pain and sorrow, You come to my side to console my aching heart. When I am burdened by the labors of my life, You refresh me and fill me with hope for the future. If I labor with a broken heart, You help me keep my perspective and fill me with the courage to persevere. I am always amazed that no matter how I act or what I do, You stand by me with a love that has no end. At times when I feel alone or misunderstood, you are a faithful friend … supporting and encouraging me. I love You so much and never want to let You go.
When You came to earth to die for my sake, You saved me from eternal damnation and slavery to sin. The problem is that I still find myself stumbling and falling due to my bad choices and giving in to my flesh. Cleanse my soiled heart and help me to start again with a new resolve. When I am wounded by the actions of others or I’m disappointed by my own failures, heal my wounded spirit. I am appreciative of the virtue You stream into my life as a reward for my devotion and compliance with Your will. As I strive to overcome the effects of sin and walk in Your ways, I feel like I am becoming more like You. I am extremely appreciative of the joy You put in my heart which helps me overcome the weight of my labors. I find my greatest strength from my reliance in Your wisdom and love. My cup runs over with the blessings that come from enduring the obstacles and trials I face.
I am grateful for the rest You give me when I am going through struggles and the supply which You provide for me in my times of need. When I find myself in the heat of battle, I feel the coolness of Your calming touch which tells me everything will be alright. When my woes come at me like a huge wave, You put up a hedge to protect me from harm. When I am rigid and unyielding to You, hammer me into a vessel conformed to Your image. Soften my heart when it becomes hardened toward You and the needs of Your people. I often find myself going astray from the path You have put me on. At those times, take my hand and guide me back to where I belong. Your words are life giving. Help me learn to internalize them so they will nourish my spirituality and foster my growth. It is Your love that makes You mean so much to me. Help me never take You for granted. And it’s in Jesus’ name I pray. AMEN!!
Psalm 31:3-4 Since You are my Rock and Fortress, for the sake of Your name, lead and guide me. Free me from the trap that is set for me, for You are my refuge.