June 23, 2022

Dear Lord Jesus,

Increase my abandonment of this world and its pleasures. Increase my willingness to deny myself and take up my cross and follow You. Eliminate my grip on my ego and pride so that I can save my life. Thank You for Your amazing grace and mercy while we navigate this world before meeting You as judge.

Thank You for Your incredible passion on that wooden cross, the pain and suffering You undertook to save anyone who would accept Your open hand and follow You. Grant that I am not lukewarm today. I will pray without ceasing, acknowledge You in all things, giving thanks always.

You are my rock and my redeemer. You are the Only Way. The Truth and the Life. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death today, I will fear no evil. Your rod and staff comfort me. You will set a table before me in the presence of my enemies, you have anointed my head with oil, my cup overflows.

Goodness and love follow me and I look forward to dwelling in the House of the Lord forever, Amen.