# Morning Prayer on Matthew 16:24

Sunday, August 4, 2024 · Kenny Luck

> Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.
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> — Matthew 16:24 KJV

## Written prayer

Father, it is my joy and great honor to submit all I am and all I have to you. It is not much in comparison to what you have given me but it is all I have. There is nothing that I want in this world more than to know you and to be pleasing in your sight. I want to decrease and surrender my expectations and desires to your purifying fires. As you purify my heart and mold me into your purposes you are fashioning a new person in me. You are restoring my dignity, and teaching me how to rule over the works of the enemy that I might have the power to set the captives free. When I deny myself I am exchanging my life for yours. Your life is far more than I could ever hope to be. As I cast off the old nature and put on the new life in Christ I am filled with Joy and confidence. I sense your presence within me at all times. I hear your words flowing through me and I watch you move through my hands as I pray for the sick and oppressed. You have given me purpose and meaning in my life. I will take up my cross and follow you into the darkest dungeons for you are with me. I know you will protect me and I will fear no evil for thou art with me. In Jesus name, amen.

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