my prayer on 1-14-10

this Friday morning,
since the start of 2011 I have been writing in a prayer journal and started off reading Desire of Ages by E.G White. I read the chapter about Jesus' Sermon on the Mount and this was my prayer, which I would like to share with whoever reads this, if anyone does at all. I share this not to show how good of a Christian I am, but how much I am in need of Jesus, and hopefully to make you realize that you need God in your life as well.

1-14-10
Dear God, I have just read your sermon by th eSea and it seems like it was directly speaking to me. I have been known to have too much pride, but God let me make a conscious effort each moment to be humble, for humility is the key to a successful Christian life. Let me realize that I am Your child which is very honorable but at the same time very humbling. I have also wished to reflect Your awesome character, and God help me to do this more than anything else in life. God, let my life, my thoughts, my studiesbe a constant surrender to you. I declare TODAY that I am in Your hands. Against sin, let me feel ain and sorrow so much when I am selfish and turn away form You and Your will. I understand each time I sin I hurt and wound you, so let me hate sin so much and resist its temptations. Through suffering, You show me my weaknesses yet You offer Your power to change. Strengthen m weaknesses Lord as I accept your power. I can do all things through You who strengthens me. To understand and grasp Your infinite love, I am stopping to put self first, and You as the #1 priority in my life. Let me feel true peace, which the only real power for true peace is You in my heart.

Amen