God, thank you for sending your Son as my Savior and my Guide. Through word and actions, Jesus has given me an example to follow for how to be faithful to your will. Thank you for the Holy Spirit that fills me and empowers me to use my gifts. I know that sometimes that means I need to make changes in my life; and I admit, that’s not always easy to do. I don’t always like the changes you require of me. Because I get quite comfortable in my ways, I don’t always stop to think whether what I am doing or saying is obedient to Your will. Jesus asks me to change that which creates or advances voids and brokenness in my relationships…with you and with others. You call me to serve my neighbors and church family in new ways; which admittedly, I am not always excited to do. With Your mercy and saving grace, help me to take an open and honest look at myself; and reveal to me where I need to make changes in my life. Send Your Holy Spirit to help me make the changes that draw me closer to Your heart and Your mission. Thank you for loving me so very much that you are patient with me and willing to help me…and save me. Amen.