Then Jesus said to His disciples, If anyone wants to become My follower, he must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow Me.  Matthew 16:24 NET

Father, You have called me to be still before You, to rest in Your love and to patiently bear the cross that is set before me, knowing that You are not only at my side every moment of the day, but dwelling deep within my heart.  Help me to depend on You in all things, knowing that nights of sadness will soon be turned into mornings of joy, when You are by my side. Keep me from fretful thoughts and foolish imaginings, knowing that You are my best and heavenly Friend, my Shepherd, my Provider, my Defender and the Rock of my salvation.  Draw me ever closer to Your heart of love. Quiet my spirit, still my soul and instil in my inner being Your perfect peace that surpasses all understanding. Help me I pray, to be still and know that You are God, my God in Whom I trust. We pray hope, we pray healing, we pray deliverance, we pray love, we pray rejoicing, we pray salvation, we pray revival, we pray forgiveness in the name of Jesus Christ, amen!