The price of freedom is the willingness to do sudden battle anywhere, any time and with utter recklessness. -R.A. Heinlein

Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Prayer of a Sheepdog

Lord, give me the strength to do what is right, even when no one is watching. Make me a servant, one that will serve whole heartedly and without complaining. One who looks out for everyone else, and not for myself. Lord, guide my hands and my feet. Lead me down the right path, and when I stray, as I always do, carry me back onto the path dear God. I know I am a sinner. I know that I can't do this on my own. Please, I need your help in life. I am but man. Help me to realize that everything I have is from you. That it is only by you I can do anything at all.

Lord, give me the wisdom to know your will. It is difficult at times to understand why things happen or what needs to be done. I ask that your plan be revealed. Dear God, please help me humble myself enough to ask others for help. Most of the time, I am prideful, and I realize this needs to stop.

God, make my life a testament to you and your glory. Let my life be one that others can look at and see only you. Please God, today, let all glory go to you in everything that I do. Make me humble. Make me a servant. Don't let me take credit for anything that I do, for all the glory belongs to you.

Lord, when the time comes, give me the strength to die for my faith whole heartedly. I do not want to waiver on that account. But, let it be a humble laying down of my life. Let me not want to do it just to look good. Lord, you can take the smallest man, and slay a giant with him. Please, do not let your servant fail.

Let others find a loyal friend in your servant. Help them to know they can come to your servant with anything, and please give your servant wisdom in helping them. Give me the discernment to know what to do, and guide  your servant to do the right thing. Dear God, please keep your servant humble in all this. Let your servant be a defender of those who can not defend themselves. When others run from the bullets, give me the strength to run toward them. When friends fall, use me to pick them up. When people are in need, let your servant be able to help them.

In Jesus name, Amen.

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