James 4 & 5

Father, I draw near to you, and you draw near to me. I am cleansed and purified by you. I take your salvation very seriously. I humble myself before you, and you encourage me.

I do not presume regarding my will and ways. After all, my life, in this flesh, is fragile and temporal, like a vapor that appears for a little while and then vanishes away.

I am not in charge, Father. It is you who are God, and you who are the Lord of my life. I am not so arrogant as to think I am anything besides your bond servant, and I am thankful to be that.

I am generous and fair to those who lead me and to those who serve me. I am patient, and my heart is set on you, Lord. You fill me now, and in your timing, you will return to this earth. By your grace and communing fellowship, I persevere. You, Father, are compassionate and merciful.