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 I will sing of the steadfast love of the LORD, forever;
   with my mouth I will make known your faithfulness to all generations.
2 For I said, “Steadfast love will be built up forever;
   in the heavens you will establish your faithfulness.”
3 You have said, “I have made a covenant with my chosen one;
   I have sworn to David my servant:
4 ‘I will establish your offspring forever,
   and build your throne for all generations.’”
5 Let the heavens praise your wonders, O LORD,
   your faithfulness in the assembly of the holy ones!
6 For who in the skies can be compared to the LORD?
   Who among the heavenly beings is like the LORD?
Psalm 5 – English Standard Version

Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
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Genesis 3:1-24 - Hebrews 2:1-10 - John 1:19-28