Mathew 16; Romans 1

Lord Jesus, I say that you are the Christ, the Son of the Living God. You are the rock upon which God, our father, has built his church and upon which my salvation is assured.

I listen to your words, Lord Jesus, and I thank you for your love for me and for your grace to me. Today I am mindful of you, Lord. I savor the things of God.

Give me courage and strength today to deny myself and to take up my cross and to follow you in faith. With joy, I lose my life for your sake, Lord Jesus, and now, hallelujah, I find real life in you.

I see your mercy to me, Lord, and I offer my body to you today as a living sacrifice. I am holy because you dwell in me, and you are holy. I am acceptable because I am in Christ and have been cleansed and justified.

Today, I am transformed into the man you created me to be by the renewing of my mind. I rejoice in hope. I am patient in tribulation, and I am instant in prayer.