Ah, Lord God: May I be devoted to You, not to a "cause". May I learn not to be disobedient to Your vision, Your plan, Your purpose for my life. May I not trade Your riches for a false sense of security and well-being. You are the One who "planted" me, you are the One who watches over me moment by moment. You, O Keeper, water me with Your Word and keep my relationship with You fresh each day, so that I may bear fruit that is pleasing to You. It is so easy in today's world to be pulled away from You...
May we not be like our ancestors, who very quickly forgot You. You created a highway for them through the sea, You were their light, and You did great wonders for them. You do the same for us today -- show us the path that we should take, and make a light for our path, open our eyes to see the wonders You pour out on us each and every day -- and open our spirit so that we do not forget! May we be gathered under Your wings as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings -- be our shelter and our shield. Fill us with gratitude and gladness even though we cannot see You with bodily eyes; open our hearts and our spirit to see You at work in and through us. We belong to You for You raised us from the dead through Your Son, Jesus Christ, so that we might be a fruitful vineyard for You. May Your work in our hearts and lives not be in vain, O Lord. Amen. (2 Kings 16, Isaiah 27.1-2, 2 Esdras 1, Romans 7.4)
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