Father, I so easily cling to my own achievements and merits instead of depending on Your grace. Forgive me for so often conditioning our communion on my efforts or possessions. Teach me to remember that I received Your Spirit not by human merit, but by faith, believing in Your Word.
Help me burn the symbolic “chariots” that keep me bound. I want to burn the pride that believes it is by my efforts that You remain with me, the plans that exclude Your supernatural power, and the self-sufficiency that ignores the dependence every child must have on the Father. May I truly surrender my strategies and control into Your hands.
God, lead me beyond the earthly conditions I believe bring me closer to You. Show me that Your Kingdom is accessible in simplicity, in the struggle, and in the silence. Help me understand that You dwell in my imperfect routine and in my genuine faith, not in the perfection I strive for.
May I live by faith and not by sight, trusting in the promises that surpass every situation. When circumstances seem unfavorable, affirm in my heart that I was made to walk in trust in You. May Your presence be my peace, even when my hands are empty.
I am grateful that You call me to live in dependence on the Holy Spirit and to walk away from self-sufficiency. Depending on You is the greatest strength I have! May I surrender daily, and may everything in me reflect the grace I have freely received. In Jesus’ name, amen.
