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God,

We sometimes make mistakes and don't live up to Jesus' command, "Be perfect, therefore,as your heavenly Father is perfect" [Matt: 5:48] This is so hard to do and in so many ways, we don't understand Your meaning of "perfect."

I can only promise that I will try to become who you want me to be. Forgiving? Punctual? Responsible? Understanding? Honest? Fair? Humble?

God, it is also difficult to see ourselves. I may be none of these things but my ignorance could lead me to think that I am. Or even less obvious is that I may think I'm somewhat responsible when I'm actually less than somewhat responsible.

I also know that to be perfect is not to just live in harmony with others but to also live in harmony with You. What use is a great conversation with a best friend if I cannot have a great time of prayer with You?

God, I put my prayer on my blog today because I want to be able to see my relationship with You in a different perspective, outside of myself. You've been with me from birth 'til now. I'm certain that you were always by my side. I'm certain of this because of all the near-death encounters I miraculously escaped. And also because of that "gut feeling." I'm sorry that I forget about you from time to time. I'm sorry that I forget all that you've done for me.

I sometimes complain to You when deep inside I know it wasn't Your fault. I knew it was a result of my shortcomings and bad choices but I complained to You as if it was Your doing. Please understand me and dismiss it as an act of immaturity.

God, I've always prayed to you and asked that you lead me in the right direction. I asked that you lead me away from evil and guide me to the ways of righteousness when I get lost. Even in the times of wandering and negativity, You led me back to Providence. You show Your omnipotent powers when I pray in secret but answers are revealed through messages and through the lips of Pastor Joshua. It's not even just him. You've worked through my parents, my friends, teachers, books, and nature. Thank you for showing me Your presence.

I would like to pray to You with all my heart that those who cause me hurt will realize their wrongs and repent of their ways. If I cause hurt to others, help me to realize my wrongs so that I can repent of my ways. God, whoever does wrong or lie knowingly, reward them according to their deeds. May they be judged to the degree of their wrongs. However, if they feel remorse and change their evil ways, have mercy on them and instead, show them the ways of righteousness. Give them the strength and courage to correct their wrongs and do Your Will. And God, whoever does right and withstand tribulations to do what is in Your heart, reward them also according to their deeds. May their glory be blindingly bright and give them the happiness that cannot be described in the languages of this world. I believe that You are a fair and just God.

More than anything, I hope that everyone can realize their wrongs before eternal judgment and that we can better ourselves no matter how small that step may be today.

Forgive me, God, for all the promises I break to You. Again, please dismiss them as an act of immaturity. I will be more cautious of the promises I make and make an attempt to fulfill them with all my might.

Thank You for listening to my prayer, even if it's in the form of a blog. I know You listen to prayers that are from our hearts and this is from my heart.

In the name of Christ,
Amen