Lord, that I may live a "life of salvation" in preparation for Your anticipated return. That I may live in ever deepening relationship with You, that I may serve other people with the talents and life You have given me, that I may continually express Jesus and His grace to other people. That my life might be a complete expression of worship and devotion to You my Lord, my Savior, my God.
Lord, that You will provide protection of my "life of salvation" when I put on the spiritual breastplate of faith and love which covers my spiritual vital organs of character and soul against the attacks of temptation leading to sin. And when I put on the helmet of hope in salvation may it protect my eyes leading to my vision of You God, my tongue to speak love, and my mind to be in continual, deepening relationship with You my Lord (see 1 Thessalonians 5:8). "In all the world there is no one but You, dear God; there is no one but You." (Oswald 7-11).
To You my Lord and my Savior be all the glory.
...from my reflective prayer in the Small Group study of Thessalonians.
