¹¹ For the grace of God has been revealed, bringing salvation to all people. ¹² And we are instructed to turn from godless living and sinful pleasures. We should live in this evil world with wisdom, righteousness, and devotion to God, ¹³ while we look forward with hope to that wonderful day when the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, will be revealed. ¹⁴ He gave his life to free us from every kind of sin, to cleanse us, and to make us his very own people, totally committed to doing good deeds.

Titus 2:11-14

Dear God, I do still sin. I’m sorry for that. I’m still selfish. I’m still gluttonous. I’m still hateful. I’m all of it. And I am sorry. I’m sorry that there is that one part of my heart that I still hold back for me. I know it has to frustrate you as you try to love me. Holy Spirit, I know you must just shake your head when you see me hold onto that little part of myself and covet it. “My precious.”

Jesus, thank yo for giving your life to free me from this sin. To cleanse me. To make me your own. Father, thank you for sending that part of yourself down to this earth. Holy Spirit, thank you for being with me, even now, in my brokenness. Walk with me today as I do my best to turn loose of the things to which I hold so dear. Guide me as I interact with others. Guide me as I love you and love my wife. Guide me as I do my work.

I pray all of this in Jesus and with your Holy Spirit,

Amen