As part of my devotionals this year I’ve been reading from a book called Every Day for Every Man. Today was obviously the last entry and it concluded with the following powerful prayer. This is my prayer as we close out 2007 and look toward 2008…
Lord, I want the end of this year to be the end of my old way of life—
the end of sexual impurity,
the end of serving myself instead of others,
the end of putting my career and goals ahead of
people I love who are counting on me,
and, worst of all, ahead of you and your plans for my life.
I want this new year to be the beginning of a new commitment in every part of my life.
Thank you for a new start through the power of the blood of Jesus
and the power of the your Spirit within me.
In Jesus’ Name,
Amen.
