Acts 20:24 But my life is worth nothing to me unless I use it for finishing the work assigned to me by the Lord Jesus—the work of telling others the Good News about the wonderful grace of God.
Sovereign Lord and King, you are great and abundant in strength. It is you who made the earth by your power, you established the world by your wisdom, and by your understanding stretched out the heavens. Lord, you know my end from the beginning, you know when I sit and when I rise. You understand all my thoughts and you are familiar with all my ways, that even before I speak a word, Lord, you know it completely. Your eyes saw my unformed body and all the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be. I acknowledge that you are the Lord of my life and that my life is in your hands. I recognize that I need you because my knowledge, understanding, and wisdom are limited. Oh the depth of the riches, wisdom, and knowledge of my God! As Job rightfully said, “Who can resist you and succeed?”
Lord, I pray that you forgive my disobedience and my rebellious spirit. It is my heart’s desire to live in complete submission to you with no resistance. So, right now, I submit my will, my desires, and my plans to your authority. I will not attempt to take my life or vengeance into my own hands. I accept that my life is no longer mine, but it was purchased with the blood of Christ, and so it belongs to you. Lord, I am willing to go where you lead and follow your instructions. Lord, it is no longer my will, but let your will be done in my life. Even now, I pray for strength and courage to do your will especially when it is difficult. I pray all these things in the name of Christ Jesus, the perfect example of submission to the Father. Amen!
Psalm 147:5, Jeremiah 10:12, Isaiah 46:10, Psalm 139:2-4,16, Romans 11:33, Job 9:4, 2 Corinthians 5:15, Matthew 26:39, Philippians 2:5-8