Let us pray
Dear Lord,
I am reaching for the upward call, longing to become more Christ-like in my pursuits and the fruit of my life. Help me to see what may be hindering me from being conformed to the image of You.
Lord, help me to rejoice in Your Word more than anything in this world. Please help me to remember that this world and everything in it is passing away. I see how I can be drawn to the things of this world, so I ask that Your Spirit would draw me even more to the Word, to your Passion and death that I may yield.
I do not want to resist the call of taking up my cross and following You. My flesh is weak, but I know that I can find strength and grace in You to keep pressing forward, straining for the prize. Will you please ignite a zeal in my soul for You and Your Kingdom?
In my striving and running, I trust that You choose my pace as I move forward, linking arms with other believers and switching the baton or the Lord from hand to hand. You empower me with Your Spirit, and I know You are faithful to complete the work You have started in me. Amen.
