O Lord of Light, the brilliance of who You are illuminates my life and gives me hope. Evil lurks in the shadows, but Your light exposes the threat and allows me to escape unharmed. I am often burdened by the struggles in my life, so rain down on me Your joy so I can regain my strength and the desire to keep my life moving in the right direction. My heart thirsts for You and can only be quenched through thoughtful meditation on Your words. I sometimes feel broken hearted and defeated by my failures and disappointments. Come to me and make me whole and comfort my distress. Plant in me a seed of faith and water it with Your mercy and grace so that I can grow into the stature of the man You want me to become. Teach me what You know and guide me through my pilgrimage on earth. I am confident that by following Your lead, You will show me the pathway that leads to safety and peace.
I know that I can rely on You to help me in my times of need. In the knowledge that You care and will be there for me, my load is made much easier to bear. You are a priceless treasure to all of us who have opened ourselves to You. In You, all of my needs are met … Your comfort soothes the disappointment I feel for my failures … and, I am protected from the attacks of the Evil One. Your revelations have opened my eyes to truth and aided me in making good choices. Your promise of attaining Heaven … walking in good health … filling my storehouse with ample supply … and, Your looking after my well-being … has filled my heart with joy and hope regarding my future. I am thankful that in Your loving compassion You are able to look beyond my sins and shortcomings to my heart that yearns for more of You.
I know that my mind cannot fully comprehend all that You are prepared for me because of my devotion to You. My sincere wish is that over time my mind will be filled with Your thoughts and You will share with me the wisdom that leads to good choices and an unwavering commitment to holiness. When pain and sorrow come to overwhelm me, I ask that You be there to bolster my spirit. I know that my faith can be fleeting but I want to make the most of it. You called me into this world for a purpose and I want to know what it is and I want Your help in living it out. Allow me to see Your face in the poor and afflicted I encounter each day. Show me how to reach out and touch their lives and show them a better way as You would. I am so blessed by Your faithfulness in meeting the demands in my life and the constancy of Your support whenever I need it. And it’s in Jesus’ name I pray. AMEN!!
Malachi 3:6 I am the Lord, I change not.