“Heavenly Father, we are called to abide in Christ, to rest in His love, to remain connected with the Lord Jesus and to depend upon Him in all things, knowing that He alone is the true and living Vine, so that our lives might bear much fruit and glorify our Father in heaven. I pray that by the power of Your Holy Spirit, I may remain firmly connected to Christ and willingly submitted Your perfect pruning knife, so that any part in me that is not of Christ, may be trimmed away, so that I may be enabled to grow in grace and mature in my Christian walk. Root out any bad attitude, foolish thoughts or wrong motives that may start to formulate in my mind and which may hinder my growth or infect my spiritual life. Help me I pray, to take every thought captive to Christ, so that I may become a fruitful branch and bear much fruit, to the glory of God the Father. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
“Heavenly Father, You have called us to grow in grace, to increase our understanding of Jesus and to develop a close and intimate relationship with You. Lord, this is what I desire to do, and I pray I may come to know You more and more each day. Thank You, Father, for the Bible, which is written to help me understand Your Word of truth, and thank You for the indwelling Holy Spirit, Who has promised to guide me in the way that I should go. I pray that I may learn to walk in spirit and truth so that I may mature in my Christian faith as I study the Bible and learn to live godly in Christ Jesus. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.”
“O God my Father, I pray I would be a spiritually mature person. I am not certain what spiritual maturity is, but I know when I act childishly and of this I am ashamed. Help me to bring my emotions under the control of the spirit. Help me to check on my loud talk, my insistence on having my way, my fears, doubts, and other things, which stand as evidence of my immaturity. I do commit myself anew and afresh to You. Help me to be a glory and not a shame as I profess Your name. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.”
“Thank You, Father, that You have guided me through my life and blessed me with various spiritual mentors along the way. Thank You for the men and women You have used throughout my Christian life to teach and encourage me and to share their godly wisdom as well as their gentle correction. Give me an understanding heart and a teachable spirit, so that I may take to heart the spiritual lessons that You would have me learn, and may I be used by You to fulfil the good works that You have prepared for me to do. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.”
“O Lord Jesus, how I thank and praise You for the everlasting life that You have given to me by Your wonderful grace and love. May I grow day by day to be more like You, full of compassion and kindness. Saturate my heart with Your love, so that I may love You more with every passing breath – my Jesus. Thank You for Your Holy Spirit, Who is making me become more like You, Lord Jesus. I want to reflect Your grace and Your beauty in thought, word and deed. I ask that I may devote my time and heart to reflect on all You are and all You have done for me, so that You are magnified more and more in my life. I pray that the beauty of my Lord Jesus may be seen and reflected in me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”