Prayer 10/8/09

Our Father in heaven, show me your glory and show me my sin.  Use your word to pierce my heart and expose every desire and intention.  I know that I have traded your commands for the doctrines of man. Show me where my disobedience is and how it is to be removed.  Show me where my worship is false. Break my heart that I might truly worship. I know my problem is my pride yet I do not see it. Remind me that like the Canaanite woman if I deserve anything it is only the crumbs that fall off the table.  Give me faith and perseverance like her’s.

Father, thank you for the reminder this morning that Jesus is sufficient. His power is sufficient for my needs. His wisdom is sufficient for my needs and his provision is sufficient for my needs. May I rest in His strength today. He has promised to build his church. Help me understand how to follow him as he builds.  I know I must die to myself. That command has been preached to me many times yet I am still very slow to preach it to myself. I am even slower to obey it. Forgive me Father because I love my kingdom and will sacrifice greatly for it but I am weak in my love for your kingdom and slow to die for it.  Show me your glory.

Show me that Jesus is worthy not just of my obedience but more than worthy of my death.  I am aware that a strong marriage, faithful family, and love-filled church will cost me but I can’t fathom how much.  Prepare me to give everything when you command.  Give me wisdom, patience, and love.  I do not want to deny anything you give to me or want for me. I do not want to exalt my thoughts or man’s teaching. Show me the power of Christ. Amen.