Dear Heavenly Father,
Do not let me be spiritually lazy, taking spiritual matters lightly. Help me to be the person that has a spiritual impact in this evil world, so others get a glimpse of a loving God, who desires to bless them for eternity. Do not let my own selfishness hinder your glory. Do not let my fear stunt my spiritual mission. Do not let my small-mindedness miss the opportunity of telling my family, my culture, or the world of your great promises. Help me to be ready as an advocate for you, bringing good news to the lost and hurting.
Then satisfy me with your goodness in my own well-being. Encourage me, deepen me, free me, launch me to be salt and light to those in need. Take this cracked vessel and remake me into a sturdy and functional tool for a ministry to those who are languishing, to those who have lost hope, for those who need a vision. Equip me for eternity, so others will have a transcendent view of life, and a new quest. Put a hedge of protection around me, so that I will not even let my own weaknesses hinder your mission. Launch me, so you receive glory, as people see you in me. I pray this in Jesus’ name, Amen.
