Father God, Creator of the universe and great light of the world, illumine the darkness in my life by the power of Your divine love which shines as a beacon to all who are looking for it. Lead me with Your tender generosity. Cover me with the beauty of truth so that the ugliness of lies I have agreed to does not taint my soul. Paint the canvas of my heart with the stunning hues of grace so that I become the masterpiece designed by Your hand that You envisioned me being before I was even born. Rescue me from myself, Jesus, as You pull me into the refuge of Your bright, shining inheritance. You have given me all that I need and everything my soul deeply desires by granting me Your entire self in the form of love’s sacrifice upon the cross. Under the majesty of 1 Peter 1:3-5 and the blessed authority of Christ Jesus, I set these prayers as a fragrant offering to You in humility and awe of Your grace, God who guards me.

What a God we have! And how fortunate we are to have him, this Father of our Master Jesus! Because Jesus was raised from the dead, we’ve been given a brand-new life and have everything to live for, including a future in heaven—and the future starts now! God is keeping careful watch over us and the future. The Day is coming when you’ll have it all—life healed and whole.
1 Peter 1:3-5, MSG