Matthew 23; John 1

Father, I know that you longed to gather your children together like a hen would gather her chicks under her wings, but many people were not willing. I am willing, Lord. By grace you have given me a measure of faith, and I believe and receive Jesus as the Messiah and my Lord and Savior.

You have given me the right to become your child, Father. I have been born again, this time not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man. No, this second birth is by your will, Father, and I am thankful.

You have shown me Jesus. I see he is the light and the life. He is your lamb, Father. He is the propitiation of my selfish, stubborn sin. He has baptized me with your Holy Spirit. Now I am alive forevermore and reconciled to you, Father. I live in your mercy and grace.

I have found you, Lord, the one of whom the prophets wrote. I follow you, Lord Jesus, and I see heavenly, angelic things.