A prayer for things we never want

Most Merciful God,

May I never forsake learning Truth;

May I never get too comfortable or too involved with my doctrinal convictions that I fail to proclaim and advance the simple and plain Gospel message of eternal life;

May I never be complacent about sin or worldliness; or quit caring about living a serious, righteous and holy life.

May I never come to depend on my own wisdom, convictions or impulses; but instead lean on You for strength and direction.

May I never stop believing that Your Grace is sufficient in all areas of life; or forget to turn immediately to You whether in seasons of trouble or blessing.

May I never fail to gaze only at You both in times of comfort and times of disappointment.

May I never fail to serve and depend on the Friend that Never Fails, Who is full of Grace and Truth; Who has been tempted in all ways yet without sin; Who has compassion on my weakness and frailty; and Who can do exceedingly more than I can ask or imagine.

May I never be a part-time Christian or turn to God only as a last resort;

May I never limit my testimony and witness to "religious" occasions or extraordinary circumstances.

May I never fail to acknowledge You in all ways at all times; nor fail to obey You and fear You every minute of every day.

May I never hide a wicked heart with religious behavior; may holiness become my nature as well as my habit.

Lord, I pray for your help and blessing with this list of "nevers". I pray that You will give me all the necessary grace and strength that is needed; may I find Your Grace in my worship, prayers, praise and Bible study.

And Lord, in the end, let me enter into Your house, not built by hands; that will endure for all eternity; where there is neither sun nor night; but the glory of God is its light.

And let me dwell in the House of the Lamb forever and ever.

In Jesus' Name

Amen

Let us journey on... never, Lord...