1 Corinthians 9:24-27
Run in a way to get the prize. No, I beat my body and make it my slave. So, that after I have preached to others, I myself won't be disqualified for THE PRIZE.
Proverbs 31:17
She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks.
Lord, I want to run in such a way as to get the prize and that means going into STRICT training.
Holy Spirit, I need YOU to be my personal trainer. I am talking about in all ways of my life. In what I purchase, the food that I put into my mouth, my workouts, how I think of myself and others, and especially what comes out of my mouth.
And so Lord, not b/c I am bored and feel like I need to be actively ding things during the day, but as an answer to prayer that I want to become closer to YOU Lord. How I have lived the life that I have wanted and ti was sinful, gluttonous, and brought me everything I didn't want, instead of the things that I desperately wanted. And so I want to live the life that YOU have for me. The one that isn't full of wonderfulness but entails times of weeping and laying at Your feet. It would be me to give you suggestions as to my future husband, my job situation, things such as those. But, I must remind myself that you have always been there for me. Even in the times when You felt so far away and also in the times when I wish that you didn't see me sinning.
I know that this is easier b/c I am not working and day life hasn't tempted me to keep quiet. And so Lord I pray that my time with You will be a precursor for keeping up with quiet time even when I have to make time to be with You. Thank you Lord for all that you have done, are doing, and will do in my life. Amen.
Beloved,
Only when you empty yourself of all earthly attachments can you finally and most fully open yourself to MY GRACE.
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