John 17&3; Col. 3; Heb. 12; I Peter 2; John 8&9; I Peter 4

I am in this world for a season, but by your grace, I have been born again by your spirit, father, through the life, sacrifice, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Therefore, I am no longer in this world. Instead, I am hidden with Christ in you, father. I am a sojourner and exile going through this world and dealing with its systems; diligent to keep my eyes on Jesus and let him write my life story; and intentionally and repetitiously denying my fleshly lusts and passions.

You, Lord Jesus, are the light of the world. I follow you and I am not in darkness, but I have the light of life. Your presence and glory shine out of me, Lord, and not just out of me, but out of all those who are yours.

You are from above, Lord. You are not of this world, but you are the light of this world. Therefore, Lord Jesus, I entrust my soul to you, my faithful Creator, and I am blessed because the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon me.