To Answer And Give Myself

Jesus came and told his disciples, “I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth.

Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.

Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

—Matthew 28:18-20 (NLT)

Heavenly Father,

Thank You for showing me that is by the authority of Jesus Christ—and not my own authority—that I am sent out to make disciples.

Help me to answer and give myself to this call by faith—following the example of Your Son, Jesus. 

Help me pour myself into the lives of others around me to help them grow in faith—by increasing their understanding of who You are, of who they are in Christ, of Your plan of salvation, of Your purpose for their lives, and helping them to see Your unfailing love for them—so they, too, can then pour their lives into the lives of others and continue the work of Christ.

Help me to teach them to obey Your commandments—so they can walk in the blessings that come from obedience, so the Good News of Jesus can be spread throughout the world, and so our world will be changed one life at a time.

Thank You that—as I commit myself to Your call—You have promised to be with me always.

Thank You for showing me that is by the authority of Jesus Christ—and not my own authority—that I am sent out to make disciples.

In the name of Jesus, Amen.