My {Senses} Prayer- December 3, 2012

Dear Lord. . . I've been noticing some things that have reminded me just how valuable a sincere relationship with You truly is!

I'm asking You to please guard my heart, soul and mind. . .

Allow me to stay focused on You and not worry about things that may simply appeal to my senses.

Lord, let me see people for who they really are and establish appropriate boundaries. Allow me to surround myself with friends who will push me closer to you and not try to pull me away.

Guard my mind and make me realize that while You can choose to use me, it is only for YOUR glory. It's not about me! Let me never think that I've accomplished any of my goals on my own. . . but cause me to remember that it was through Your help and strength.

Lord Jesus, draw me closer to You! Increase my desire to spend time in Your presence! Allow me to hear Your voice clearly and let You lead me.

Let me taste your Word-> even the 'dishes' that I may not like. Your Word is nourishment for my soul. While it may be difficult to digest at times, I can only learn from it and grow stronger in You.

When I feel lonely, send me reminders-> Yours is the greatest love that could ever exist! Let me remember that You've created me for a purpose and to not be discouraged if things aren't "going my way." I just want Your Will to be done in my life!

Lord, I'm striving to walk upright before you! When I offer praise to You, I want it to come before You as a sweet-smelling savor.

Lord, cause me to have a grateful heart & to declare Your Works. I don't want to take Your love and power in my life for granted. It is in You that I live, move and have my being, and I know I'm blessed to experience Your love- every day!

In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.

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