Dear God,
Come quiet our hearts from life’s distractions. Settle down upon us. Draw near to us as we draw near to you.
Give us the courage to push away from busyness, helping us find our true identity in You.
Cleanse us from being critical and put a spirit of gratefulness in our hearts.
Replace our cold half-heartedness with a fire for You and whole-hearted devotion.
Show us the knowledge of Your will, give us spiritual wisdom and understanding.
Save us from the great opposer, Satan, who threatens us with fear.
Set us free somehow, someway, from the sin that has gripped our hearts and chained our spirits.
Thank you for being the Friend who will never leave us or forsake us.
Thank you for being our Teacher, showing us the way we should go.
Thank you for being our Protector, helping us stand firm in You.
Thank you for being our Savior, rescuing us from the chains of our sin.
This we pray for the sake of Your name,
Amen.
(Written by Beth Cullison, June 2008)
