Sunday, December 20, 2009

a prayer

I've learned that to be a CHRISTian means to be a follower of Christ. But I fail to follow the example of Christ daily. Every single day I wallow in my pride, my self-righteousness, my selfishness, my flesh - my sin. Have mercy upon me, Lord, a sinner! I remember that the apostle Paul called himself the chief of sinners, but I think he was wrong. It's me.

Heavenly Father,

have mercy upon me.
Teach me the patience of Christ.
Teach me the discipline of Christ.
Teach me the self-control of Christ.
Teach me the gentleness and kindness of Christ.
Teach me the hatred for sin of Christ
Teach me the love of Christ.

Amen.

1 comment:

  1. when we view ourselves as the chiefest of sinners, we view God in a much higher way =]

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