John 17:4 I have brought you glory on earth by finishing the work you gave me to do.
Lord, Empty me of myself, of the desire for earthly recognition and accomplishment, of the anger and bitterness that creeps in when I feel unrecognized and unappreciated. Help me.
John 17:7 Now they know that everything you have given me comes from you.
Empty me of myself and fill me with Your love, Your mercy, Your compassion. Help me to seek only to glorify Your name and comfort Your people. Please, Lord. Help me.
John 17:11 I will remain in the world no longer, but they are still in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, protect them by the power of your name, the name you gave me, so that they may be one as we are one.
As I start this new day, new school year, new opportunity, help me to lay my earthly desires, cares, and concerns at Your feet. Help me to humble myself before You. Help me to strive only to glorify Your name and love Your people. Help me, Lord. Amen.
John 17:13 “I am coming to you now, but I say these things while I am still in the world, so that they may have the full measure of my joy within them.
Have a blessed day.