I praise and adore You, My Lord, because I believe that it is through Your sacrifice that my life has been redeemed from the Pit of Hell. It is Your Word that confirms the things I need to know to be assured of eternal life. In my heart, I know that I’ve committed my life to You and by faith we have become one. In submitting to You, I have chosen to follow in Your footsteps and pledged to obey Your commands. If I chose to be disobedient, I make myself an imposter and a liar. Because of my decision, I know that Your love will be made complete in me. True Christianity shows itself in loving behavior and carries with it the assurance that I am following in Your footsteps. As a sign of my relationship with You, You’ve given me the Holy Spirit as my guide, teacher and confidant. His role will be to remind me that I am a legitimate joint- heir with all the privileges and benefits that come with the position.
As a part of Your flock, I’ve come to know and obey Your voice when You speak. I feel safe and at peace in the knowledge that You are my Good Shepherd who looks out for my well-being. I believe that You protect me from the enticements of the Devil and I can never be snatched from Your hands. As I follow You, I know that You will keep me out of harm’s way. I am fully persuaded that You keep Your eyes on me and all the things I’ve entrusted to You to care for. When my situation becomes impossible, I submit it to You and trust that You will find a way to resolve my dilemma. You protect me with a hedge of protection which can only be found in Your love and faithfulness. In Your love, You’ve given me the Holy Spirit as my life-long companion whose job it is to reveal the things I need to know that lead to a victorious life … and, the things I must do to stay under Your covering.
I am confident in the knowledge that all of the things that go on in my life will work out for my good so long as I cling to You and obey Your commands. I understand that You did not give me life to make me happy, but to fulfill Your calling. Your gift of “goodness” can only be claimed through my devotion to You with faithful service. In order to live my life for You, the Holy Spirit has been left to teach me my role and enable me to do it. As I embark on my mission, I trust that You will give me a new perspective regarding life. It is becoming easier to place my trust in You rather than the world. I willingly bear the cross You have chosen for me because I know You will be there to help me. As a result of living in an evil world, I know that my journey will have its ups and downs, pain and suffering … but my belief is that You will turn every circumstance around to better my life. And it’s in Jesus’ name I pray. AMEN!!
Isaiah 40:11 He tends His flock like a shepherd; He gathers His lambs in His arms and carries them close to His heart.