1 Peter 2&3

Lord God, thank you that you called me out of darkness into your marvelous light. I was once lost, but now, I am your person, father. Now by your grace, through Christ Jesus I have obtained mercy.

I abstain from fleshly lust. I am in this world for a time, but I am no longer of this world. I am just a sojourner and pilgrim passing through; following in my Lord’s footsteps.

I, like a sheep, had gone astray, but now, praise God, I have returned to the shepherd and overseer of my soul. Now, father, I have the mind of Christ, and I attend to the thoughts and intents of your will and word.

I dwell with my spouse with love and understanding. I give honor to her. We are heirs together of the grace of life.

I have compassion for others. I am tenderhearted and courteous. I seek to bless others knowing that that is what I’m called to do, and that in that calling I inherit a blessing.