“Someone once told the great evangelist Dwight L. Moody, ‘The world has yet to see what God will do through a man fully consecrated to him.’ Moody took that to heart and dedicated his life to taking the Good News to the world. Can you imagine if Christians all around the world took on that challenge of dedicating themselves wholly to God? It starts with just one person making that decision. If you’re ready today to give yourself totally to God and his purposes, pray this prayer. Then consider sharing it with your small group or pastor. – Pastor Rick Warren
*Please let this prayer by Pastor Rick Warren become your prayer, as it has become my prayer. Blessings, Ed
Father, today, I’m stepping across the line. I’m tired of waffling and I’m finished with wavering. I’ve made my choice. The verdict is in, and my decision is irrevocable. I’m going God’s way. There’s no turning back now. I will live the rest of my life serving God’s purposes, with God’s people, on God’s planet, for God’s glory. I will use my life to celebrate his presence, to cultivate his character, to participate in his family, to demonstrate his love, and to communicate his Word.
Since my past has been forgiven and I have a purpose for living and a home awaiting me in heaven, I refuse to waste any more time or energy on shallow living, petty thinking, trivial talking, thoughtless doing, useless regretting, hurtful resenting, or faithless worrying. Instead, I will magnify God, grow to maturity, serve in ministry, and fulfill my mission in the membership of his family.
Because this life is preparation for the next, I will value worship over wealth, “we” over “me,” character over comfort, service over status, and people over possessions, position, and pleasures. I know what matters most, and I’ll give it all I’ve got. I’ll do the best I can with what I have for Jesus Christ today. I won’t be captivated by culture, manipulated by critics, motivated by praise, frustrated by problems, debilitated by temptation, or intimidated by the devil. I’ll keep running my race with my eyes on the goal, not the sidelines or those running with me.
When times get tough and I get tired, I won’t back up, back off, back down, back out, or backslide. I’ll just keep moving forward by God’s grace. I’m Spirit led, purpose driven, and mission focused. So I cannot be bought. I will not be compromised. And I shall not quit until I finish the race. I’m a trophy of God’s amazing grace. I will be gracious to everyone, grateful for every day, and generous with everything that God entrusts to me.
To my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ I say, however, whenever, wherever and whatever you ask me to do, my answer in advance is yes. Wherever you lead and whatever the cost, I’m ready. Anytime, anywhere, any way. Whatever it takes, Lord. Whatever it takes. I want to be used by you in such a way that on that final day I’ll hear you say, “Well done, thou good and faithful one. Come on in and let the eternal party begin.”
In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.
Walking With Jesus 