Last year while in China for a month, I realized the importance of surrendering all of me in order to be filled up with the fullness of Christ. These precious orphans depended on me to empty myself of my own agenda, strength, and will so that the Lord and His power could move in and through me. Give the Lord an inch to move and He will take a mile.
It's as easy as a simple prayer like this:
Father, I give You my mind today. I set my thoughts on things above (Col. 3:2) and I thank You that as a child of God you have given me a sound mind (2 Tim. 1:7).
I give you my ears to hear Your still, small voice. Speak to me.
I give you my eyes to see Your children as You see them. I fix my eyes on You, Jesus, for You are the perfecter of faith (Hebrews 12:2).
I give you my mouth to speak words of life, to call things that are not as though they already are (Romans 4:17).
I give you my hands to be a healer, to lay hands on the sick and they will be healed (Mark 16:18).
I give you my feet to go where You call me to go. How beautiful are the feet of the messenger who brings good news, the good news of peace and salvation (Isaiah 52:7).
Finally, I give you my heart. Break my heart for what breaks Yours. Let the peace that comes from You rule in my heart, for You have called me to live in peace (Col. 3:15), without worry, doubt, or anxiety. I partner with Your heart today as I continue to pursue the call You have on my life.
Use me today Lord, I am completely Yours.
