Lord, I’m Tired

A SERVANT’S PRAYER
Lord, I’m Tired ...

For I have a desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out. For what I do is not the good I want to do; no, the evil I do not want to do – this I keep doing. Romans 7:18-19 NIV

Lord, I’m tired of waking up in the morning and thinking I’d rather hit the snooze button than spend quiet time talking to You. I need to better organize my day, get more sleep and wake rested and ready to serve You.

Lord, I’m tired of being critical of authorities, tearing them down to convince myself I’m better than they are. I want to consider others better than myself and live a godly example in word and deed.

Lord, I’m tired of giving in to old habits when no one is watching but You. I want to believe that You have given me all the power I need to overcome temptation.

Lord, I’m tired of telling people with my words and actions that it’s okay to give You less than 100%. I want my life to speak the truth in love, and encourage others to take Your Word seriously.

Lord, I’m tired of wondering what others think of me when I raise my hands to worship You. I want to be unashamed of offering everything I am to You in worship and adoration.

Lord, I’m tired of seeing sin as just a fact of life. I want to be so disgusted by my sin that I weep when I fail to live up to Your holy standard.

Lord, I’m tired of looking the other way when I see someone in need. I want to be moved to action and seek ways that You can meet their need through me.

Lord, I’m tired of complaining to others about the way things are and how much better things would be if we would only do it my way. I want to be a catalyst for change by getting on my knees and asking You to change my critical heart first.

Lord, I’m tired of being shy in telling others about You. I want to have boldness to share how You have changed my life and given me hope to face tomorrow.

Lord, I’m tired of claiming to be something or someone that I’m not. I want to be honest with You and others about who I really am on the inside.

Lord, I’m tired of making promises to You and then turning around and forgetting what I’ve pledged. I want to respond immediately when You call me to a task and not wait for a more convenient time to obey.

Lord, I’m tired of just asking You to do things for me. I want to get to know You better and let You transform me as I listen and obey what You reveal to me through Your Word and prayer.

By Tony Goss