Matthew 4 & 5

I live and have Divine life by every word that proceeds from your mouth, Father. I do not test you, Lord, instead, I trust you. I worship you, Father, and I am your joyful slave.

I am a part of your kingdom, Lord, and I am humble and quick to repent. I follow you, Lord Jesus, and you use me as one of your ministers.

I hunger for your presence with me, and you give me yourself and your kingdom. By your grace, I am meek and lowly, and I find a peace filled niche in this world.

By your grace, Father, I am salt in this tasteless world, and I am light in a dark and dangerous world. None of this is my work, rather it is you working in me and transforming my will to agree with yours.

I am your son, Heavenly Father. I belong to you. I’m filled by your spirit, and my mind is renewed by your word. Therefore, I am perfect, just as you, Father, are perfect.