This hope doesn’t put us to shame, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us. ~ Romans 5:5 (CEB)
Lord,
THANKS: Thank you for loving me. Your love is more powerful than all the shame in my life. You give me hope.
REGRETS: I struggle, though, with disappointment. I'm not important enough to enhance the reputation of my family. I have not made enough of my life to help them. That's a struggle. But it is an unfounded struggle.
INTERCESSION: Free me from looking for approval in all the wrong places. Through the touch of your Holy Spirit help me to see that I am genuinely loved and am important to you.
PURPOSE: I'm not going to worry about how much honor and recognition I receive in life. Instead I will put my energy into honoring you. You deserve all honor and glory and praise!
Amen.