I would think that there are many who believe and trust in Jesus who are like me.

I am conscious of my own limitations. Despite what I think I know or understand, there are many areas where I am uncertain, and much more that I know I do not yet fully grasp. I recognize the strength and frailty of my body, aware that it can fail me at any time. Without Jesus and His indwelling Holy Spirit as my source of strength and guidance, I realize that on my own, I can achieve nothing of lasting or significant worth. I acknowledge my limited comprehension of my emotions and motivations, and that I often focus on myself when my attention should be elsewhere.

I need God’s direction and guidance in every aspect of my life. I need His thoughts and ways to be foremost in my mind. I need God to shape my heart to be more like His. I need the Holy Spirit to fill my spirit so that there is more of Him in me than there is of me. I need God’s Holy Word to continually cleanse me of anything that is not of Him. I need God’s continual grace to accomplish what I acknowledge I cannot achieve on my own.

I know that God is the source of all life and true love, and each is a precious gift from Him. I recognize that the difference between God and myself is beyond my comprehension, and I am in awe of His majesty. I understand that, on my own, I am undeserving of His love. Yet, He offers it to me through Jesus, His only begotten Son, because nothing surpasses God’s love. I am deeply grateful for His grace. I must forgive others because I have been forgiven. I believe and trust in the testimony of His creation, the witness of His Son, and the promises of eternal life for those who trust solely in Him. I know that I am a child of God through His love, grace, and benevolence and that when I leave this world, I shall dwell in His presence forevermore.

These things I am conscious of, need and know.

To God be the glory, forever and ever. Amen.

Worthy is the Lamb! Blessings!