Today’s prayer
Written prayerLord, in the beginning humanity had one common language. There was only one people group on the earth and one shared cultural experience. As much as you desire for us to dwell in unity and peace, humanity can often use that unity for sin. Lord, I know you want compassion in the midst of diversity. Don’t let me get so dependent on others that I forget to acknowledge you. Don’t let me get so comfortable in my tribe of same-minded people that I drift away from you. Keep me from finding my identity in others and not in who you created me to be. You don't want cookie cutter Christians. Nothing in your creation is the same. No two snowflakes are alike – no two blades of grass are alike – and no two people are alike. You made each of us exceptional with special gifts and a distinctive personality. You have designed me to speak to certain people like no one else can. Help me embrace who you created me to be. Help me celebrate the life you gave me. Don’t let me try to blend in and be like everyone else. Help me develop my own style, personality, and gifts so you can shine through me. Don’t let me be afraid to be different. Let me always glorify you in all I do and say. In Jesus name, amen.
