Acts 20; Romans 12; 2 Timothy 4

Thank you, Father. I belong to you, and your word of grace fills me up and gives me an inheritance, a family, and a ministry.

Lord Jesus, I am a member of your body, the church, purchased with your own blood. You have declared to me the whole Gospel of God: repentance towards God, our father, and faith in you as Messiah and Lord.

Now I long to share with others the truth of your salvation, to proclaim and to teach. I do not count my life dear to myself, but offer it to you as a living sacrifice so that I may finish my race with joy and be useful in the ministry that you have given me.

By your grace and led by your spirit who lives in me, I will stay ready at any time to preach your word. I will hope, by your grace, to convince, rebuke, and exhort with complete patience.

Help me, Lord, to be watchful in all things, to endure well, and to fulfill the ministry you have for me.

I know there is laid up for me, and not just me, but for all who long for your appearing, a crown of righteousness which you, Lord Jesus, will give me on that day.