I want my soul to glorify you – to show the world an accurate reflection of who you are. I want people to look at my life and know, with certainty, that you take good care of your children. Not that I am free from difficulties, but that difficulties do not overwhelm me. I want people to know how much you love them and that being in relationship with you does not mean more religion, but more FREEDOM! That every day is a heart stopping, thrilling adventure with you.

I want to glorify you in my mind – by focusing on your unfailing goodness at all times. Please keep me from focusing on things that bring me down. Help me to be aware that I can choose what I spend time thinking about, and I choose to think on things that are true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent and praiseworthy. I won't waste the time you've given me thinking on anything less.

I want to glorify you in my will – by choosing to do the right thing when I’m tempted to take the easy way out. Even when that means doing something uncomfortable that I'd rather not do, I want to listen and obey because I know you have my best, and other's best interests at heart. I want to remember to always speak the truth in love.

I want to glorify you in my emotions – by responding to those around me in love at all times. I want to be done being frustrated or upset with people. Please help me love people unconditionally - to see them through your eyes. Please keep me free from busyness so that I am able to be there for my friends and family that need help and encouragement. Let everyone that I come in contact with feel your love through me.

Lord, I want my life to be remembered as blessed, not for selish ambition, but for evidence that you are real and that you are the God of transformation and restoration. I want to use everything that you've given me and everything that you've taught me to help others get closer to you.

I realize the need to continually point out your many blessings to my loved ones so that when I am gone, they will remember all the mighty works you’ve done. I want them to understand that there is a God in heaven who loves them and has placed them on this planet for a very special and important reason, and when they embrace that passion and purpose and use it for you, life can be amazing, no matter what you're circumstances.

I ask you to extend your mercy to the generations who will come after me, that they too, would know your goodness. That you would help me strengthen and empower families so that we'll be raising kids who truly understand your love and your purposes. That we would take your message of love and freedom to the ends of the earth. That we would bring heaven down to earth. Here I am Lord - Send me.

Amen

(Expanded on a prayer by Donna Partow in the book "Becoming the Woman I Want To Be")