Lord, set me free from trying to fit in to a world that so easily grabs hold of and twists my identity. I don't want to be molded any longer by man-made idols and human values. I want You to fashion my character and make me a reflection of You.
So, by Your Holy Spirit, warn me when I'm walking in the ways of the world and renew in me a heart that's right with You. Give me the passion to bless people so that I will stop wasting my life trying to merely impress them.
I believe that You can deliver me from the temptation to let others shape my identity and from my desire to please everyone around me. Lord, help me care more about what You think than what others think. In Jesus' name, Amen.
(From "Prayers to My King" by Sheri Rose Shepherd)

1 My heart is steadfast, O God;
I will sing and make music with all my soul.
2 Awake, harp and lyre!
I will awaken the dawn.
3 I will praise you, O LORD, among the nations;
I will sing of you among the peoples.
4 For great is your love, higher than the heavens;
your faithfulness reaches to the skies.
5 Be exalted, O God, above the heavens,
and let your glory be over all the earth.
6 Save us and help us with your right hand,
that those you love may be delivered.
Psalm 108 New International Version

Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
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Job 13:3-17, 21-27 – Acts 12:1-17 – John 8:33-47