Father, help us to –

  • be more effective for You
  • grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior
  • be more effective stewards of the opportunities You provide us
  • open Your Word to our lives
  • open our lives to Your Word
  • know Your will in our lives
  • live by the faithfulness of the Son of God to perform His life through us
  • present ourselves as open vessels for Jesus to live through
  • open our minds and illuminate our understanding of Your Word
  • have Your purpose be accomplished in our lives
  • remove all evil thoughts and feelings regarding our brothers and sisters
  • apply Your Word to our lives
  • seek Your Holy Spirit to guide our thoughts
  • put You first in our lives
  • make Your priorities our priorities

In the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior

Amen