Dedication


In preparation for dedicating my ministry and my whole being to the Lord God Almighty, first, I acknowledge who He is:

You are the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end. (Rev 22:12)
In the beginning, you created the heavens and the earth. (Gen 1:1)
The heavens tell of your glory. The skies display your marvelous craftsmanship. (Ps 19:1)
The earth is filled with your glory. Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty! (Isaiah 6:3)
In the end, you will create a new, everlasting home for your people where you will dwell with them for eternity. (Rev 21:3)
Your throne endures forever! (Ps 45:6)

Second, I acknowledge who He is to me:

You are my heavenly father. I will praise you at all times! (Ps 34:1)
I lift up my soul to you. (Ps 25:1)
You adopted me into your family even before you made the world. (Eph 1:4)
You chart the path ahead of me, both preceding me and following me. You place your hand of blessing on my head. (Ps 139:3, 5)
You are my strength, my rock, my fortress, and my saviour. (Ps 18:12)
You brought light into my life. (Ps 18:28)
Your Spirit is my counselor, the one who shows me right from wrong. (John 16:7-10)
What miracles you do; how deep are your thoughts! (Ps 92:5)

Third, I acknowledge my unworthiness and praise His remedy:

But, Lord, have mercy on me because of your unfailing love. (Ps 51:1)
For I recognize my shameful deeds. Against you alone, I have done evil in your sight. (Ps 51:3, 4)
Purify me from my sins. Create in me a clean heart, O God. Renew a right spirit within me. (Ps 51:7, 10)
Your judgment against me is just. (Ps 51:3, 4)
Yet, you suffered and died on the cross as punishment for my sins. (Rom 3:25)
I praise you for your mighty power that raised Christ from the dead and seated him at your right hand. (Eph 1:19, 20)
I praise you for this victory over sin and death through Jesus Christ, my Lord. (1Cor 15:57)
I praise you for your grace that allows me to stand before you holy and blameless. (Col 2:22)

Finally, I dedicate my life and my ministry to God:

Now, Lord, I praise you for declaring me worthy of serving you.
I dedicate my time, treasures and talents to you so that I may do the good things you planned so long ago. (Eph 2:10)
I offer the sacrifice of praise to you by proclaiming the glory of your name. (Hebrews 13:15)
Grant me the spiritual wisdom to do your will and obey your commands.
Grant me the strength to be patient and endure; to show kindness and mercy.
I love you with all my heart, all my soul, and all my strength. (Deut 6:5)
Lord, I give you my life; shape me for your purposes. I wait on bended knee.
Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty!

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