May the mind of Christ my Savior live in me from day to day,
by His love and power controlling all I do and say.
May the Word of God dwell richly in my heart from hour to hour,
so that all may see I triumph only through His power.
May the peace of God my Father rule my life in everything.
That I may be calm to comfort sick and sorrowing.
May the love of Jesus fill me as the waters fill the sea,
Him exalting, self abasing, this is victory.
May I run the race before me strong and brave to face the foe,
looking only unto Jesus as I onward go.
May His beauty rest upon me as I seek the lost to win,
and may they forget the channel, seeing only HIM.
Such a goal! Such a prayer! Such a long way to go!
Lofty New Year's resolutions, anyone?