From This Day Forward...

I was flipping through one of my picture boxes in search of some inspiration for my haircut tomorrow and stumbled across a sheet of folded up paper with a prayer on it that means so much to me. I don't remember when I got it- it was probably at a retreat or camp sometime in high school or jr. high, but I kept it pinned on a bulletin board in my room all throughout college and would read it when I needed some uplifting and a little "pep talk." Sorry, it's a little long, but take a minute and read it! It will make you feel better, I promise!

From this day forward...
I WILL make a difference.
Jesus, I thank You that You suffered and died for me on the cross to pay for my sins.
Father, I thank You that You raised Jesus from the dead to be my living Lord and Savior.
Holy Spirit, I thank You that You will lead me to do the right thing and change my world.
Today, Lord, I want to make You a promise.
I WILL NOT BE ASHAMED of Your name and Your Gospel.
I WILL do what I can for those who are persecuted and pray for them.
I WILL look enemies in the eye and love them with Your love. I will pray for them and love them no matter what the consequences.
I WILL follow Your voice wherever You lead me, unafraid, for I know You will be with me.
If I should stumble, if I fall, if I should deny Your name, if I should feel guilty that I did not pray or forgot to do something You've asked me to do,
I WILL NOT QUIT. I will not wallow in guilt. I will turn back to You, confess my sin, and do what You called me to do, because that is why You died for me.
I WILL stand with You and my brothers and sisters around the world, because no matter what happens, no matter what I face or how it looks, in the end, we will be VICTORIOUS- we will inherit eternity and heaven with YOU.