Ephesians 4

I believe there is one body and one Spirit and one hope that I have been called to. One Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all and in all those who belong to God.  I have been given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ. He gives grace for the perfecting of the saints for the work of the ministry.

By God’s grace I have come in the unity of the faith, and through knowledge of the son of God I have become a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ. Henceforth, I am no more a child tossed to and fro by every wind of doctrine, but instead, speaking the truth in love, I grow up into him in all things, that is Jesus, the Christ.  In him the whole-body fits jointly together and edifies itself.

Ephesians 4

So, I walk not as the Gentiles walk in the vanity of their minds with their understanding darkened, being alienated from God. I have learned from Christ. I have been taught the truth in Jesus.  I put off the old man and the old worldly lifestyle which was corrupt according to deceitful lusts, and I am renewed in the spirit of my mind. I put on the new man who is created by God in righteousness and true holiness.

I put away lying and speak only the truth. If I am angry, I do not sin. I do not let the sun go down on my wrath. I do not steal, but I labor with my hands and mind to be a good steward and to give to him who has a need.

No corrupt communication comes out of my mouth but only that which edifies and minister’s grace to the hearers.

Ephesians 4 & 5

Father, I do not grieve your Holy Spirit who has sealed me until the day of redemption. I have put away all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamor, and evil speaking, and malice. I am kind to others and forgive others as you, my Heavenly Father, for Christ’s sake, have forgiven me.

I am a follower of God, and I walk in love as Christ has loved me and given himself for me as an offering and sweet sacrifice to you, Father.

Thank you, Lord, that now by your grace, I am light in the Lord and I walk as a child of light. I am filled with your Spirit. I speak to myself in psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. I made melody in my heart to you, Lord.  I give thanks always, for all things unto you, Father, in the name of my Lord Jesus, the Christ.

Isaiah 41

Thank you, Father, that you have chosen me, and you will not cast me off. I do not fear, for you are with me. I am not dismayed for you are my God.  You strengthen me, and you help me. You uphold me with your righteous right hand.

You are God and you hold my right hand, and you tell me, “Fear not, I am the one who helps you.” Even though I am weak and human, you, oh, my God, are the one who helps me.  

You, the Holy One, are my redeemer. I rejoice in you, Lord. In you, the Holy One, I glory.  I am poor and needy, parched with thirst, and you, my Lord, you answer me. You open rivers in bare land and fountains in the valleys. You make for me pools and springs in the wilderness.

2 Timothy 4; John 17; Colossians 3

Father, I believe that Jesus is your Son and your Christ. I believe that Christ is all and in all. Jesus is in me, that is my hope of glory, a glorious outcome regardless of current circumstances, appearances, and suffering. Nothing dissuades you, my Almighty Father from your designated plans and path.  Nothing surprises or confounds you. You do not slumber nor sleep but instead you constantly, thoroughly, and joyfully work out your kingdom in me, and in all those that are yours, and who love the thought of your appearing.

I am yours and you are mine. I put on as one of your chosen ones, holy and beloved, a compassionate heart, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience.  I bear with others and I forgive others as Christ forgives me. The peace of Christ rules in my heart and I am thankful. The word of Christ dwells in me richly.  He teaches and admonishes me in all wisdom. I sing with thankfulness in my heart to God.

1 John 1; Galatians 2; Colossians 3

Father, I have been wrong. Thank you for forgiving me. I have spent too much time allowing selfish and self-centered thoughts to lead in my mind, my feelings, and even my words. This is wrong. I repent. I have wallowed in self-pity and given place to a “put up on” attitude and this is wrong. I repent.

I see and know the blessings of God and I abound with thanksgiving. I thank you, Father, for all the sons and daughters, brothers and sisters, and grands that you have given to me.

Now I surrender myself anew. I realize I am crucified with Christ, nevertheless, I get to live, but this life I live is Christ living in me.  Today whatever I say and do, I do it all to the Lord Jesus giving thanks to you, Father, through him. Whatever I do today I do it heartily as unto God and not for man. …. For I serve the Lord Christ.

Hebrews 2

I do not neglect this great salvation God has given me. It is spoken of by Jesus and confirmed by the words of his Apostles. You, Father, confirm it every day with signs and witness and gifts of the Holy Spirit.

I see Jesus made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death. I see him crowned with glory and honor. I see him taste death for me. With his life, death, and resurrection he brought many sons to glory.  he is the captain of my salvation.

Jesus was made perfect through suffering. He was sanctified, and I am sanctified in him. He calls me, brother. He took part in flesh and blood that through death he would destroy him that had the power of death, that is the devil.

Hebrews 2&3

Thank you, Father, for my Lord Jesus, who took part in flesh and blood, so that through his death he has destroyed him who had the power of death, that is the devil.  Through his death and resurrection Jesus has delivered me from the bondage of the fear of death.

Jesus took of the seed of Abraham, which included me, and in all things, he became like me, his brother, so that he is my merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to you, my heavenly Father, Almighty God.  In all this Jesus reconciled me to you, Father.  Moses was faithful to you, Father, as a servant, but Jesus, the Christ, is faithful as a son over his own, including me as his.  I hold fast to confidence in Jesus, and I rejoice in the hope. Firm to the end.

1 Peter 1

Thank you, Father, for electing me and sanctifying me through your Spirit. Thank you that in your abundant mercy you have a begotten me into a lively hope by the resurrection of the Lord Jesus from the dead to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled that fades not away and is reserved in heaven for me.

Thank you, Father, that I am kept by your power through faith into a salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last times.  I rejoice in that salvation even though now, for a season, if need be, there is unhappiness and manifold tests and trials. These try my faith as fire tries gold and my faith is found to the praise and honor and glory of my Lord Jesus, the Christ.

1 Peter 1

I gird up the loins of my mind. I am sober and hope to the end for the grace that is brought to me by the revelation of Jesus Christ.  As an obedient child I do not fashion myself any longer according to my former lusts when I was ignorant. But now as you, Father, have called me to be holy, by your grace I am holy.

I am redeemed by your grace and Jesus’ atonement. I am redeemed with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish or spot, who was ordained before the foundation of the world.  Through Jesus I believe in you, my heavenly Father, who raised up Jesus from the dead and gave Him glory so that my faith and hope would be in you, the true God. My soul is purified because I have believed your truth.  I am born again by the incorruptible seed, the word of God, which liveth and abideth forever.