Father,
Thank you for the gift of new week. I praise you because you make all things new. You never sleep, and you are always working, demonstrating your greatness and love to us.
For this new week, Lord, I rely on You because I know that You are so reliable. And I know that you are the God of the Bible, and you have fulfulled your promises and will fulfill your promises.
I know that I don’t have what it takes to be a true follower on my own. It is so easy for me to be independent and not let other people in my life, yet that is not your plan. It is arrogant of me to live that way, and I’m sorry.
I also know how easy it is for me to take what I’ve been given for granted. I know I have been richly blessed, and I’m going to be blessed more and more because that’s who You are. Lord, tame my tongue. Let me not complain about all the burdens, instead let me acknowledge that I am not alone carrying the burdens. Remind me of the footprints in the sand story. Let this week not be a week of whining.
I’m sorry for ways I’ve tried, overtly and subvertly, to manipulate you and take advantage of this relationship I have. I’m sorry for times that I only call you when I am in trouble or I am in pain and sometimes forgets to thank You even for some little yet important things that You had blessed me.
Thank you for your forgiveness and that you’ve never given up on me. Thank you for all the second, third, fourth and never-ending chances. Thank you for letting me have a relationship with You in the first place. Thank You for all the things I’m able to do and those I’m able to do well.
Thank you for showing me areas where I’ve messed up, so that I can change. Embrace me, Father, if I fail to see myself the way You see me.
Please bless my days and use me to encourage and lift up others. Help my light to shine into others, and for it not to be just a seasonal thing, but something that lasts.
I’ll always remember You as my most loving father, my shepherd, my life. Thank You for being my shepherd as I journey in most intricate and troublesome roads. Thanks for being my lamp upon my feet.
May this new week bring You glory. May this week be a testimony of Your greatness. May this new week be a week of love, compassion and trust.
I pray, Amen
