Almighty and eternal God, so draw our hearts to you, so guide our minds, so fill our imaginations, so control our wills, that we may be wholly yours, utterly dedicated unto you; and then use us, we pray you, as you will, and always to your glory and the welfare of your people; through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen
--prayer of Self dedication,
Book of Common Prayer
A few years ago, I had the privilege of serving in a church that participated in the practice of morning and evening prayer rituals. Before long, I found myself immersed in the depth and richness of the words, Entranced by the rhythm of growth that was set by the ritual, we danced to the heartbeat of God....
During this time, I found this prayer. Every morning the words would wash over me, and then reverberate through my brain throughout out the day. What would an answer to this cry look like? Would I recognize it reflected in a mirror? What could the Almighty do with my imagination... and all those flittering thoughts, dedicated to His purpose? If my heart, mind, time, resources and agenda stood utterly turned over for Kingdom purposes what would change?
May it always be.
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