21Again he said to them, "I go away, and you will seek me and die in your sin; where I am going, you cannot come." 22Then said the Jews, "Will he kill himself, since he says, `Where I am going, you cannot come'?" 23He said to them, "You are from below, I am from above; you are of this world, I am not of this world. 24I told you that you would die in your sins, for you will die in your sins unless you believe that I am he." 25They said to him, "Who are you?" Jesus said to them, "Even what I have told you from the beginning. 26I have much to say about you and much to judge; but he who sent me is true, and I declare to the world what I have heard from him." 27They did not understand that he spoke to them of the Father. 28So Jesus said, "When you have lifted up the Son of man, then you will know that I am he, and that I do nothing on my own authority but speak thus as the Father taught me. 29And he who sent me is with me; he has not left me alone, for I always do what is pleasing to him." 30As he spoke thus, many believed in him.
“And he who sent me is with me; he has not left me alone, for I always do what is pleasing to him."
ReplyDeleteWow… That has the makings of a powerful prayer. Loving Father, you sent me to the world with something to achieve for you. Thank you for walking with me. All the times I choose to walk away from darkness and into light, is because of you. May my life be one that pleases you. Amen.
I think your response to John 8:21–30 is beautiful—humble, grateful, and filled with purpose. You’re echoing the very heart of Jesus’ relationship with the Father: an unwavering trust that He is not alone, that His life has meaning because it aligns with the One who sent Him. That’s deep discipleship.
DeleteYour prayer touches all the right notes:
Acknowledging mission: “You sent me to the world with something to achieve for you.” That line carries such conviction and dignity—it affirms that we are here for a reason, not by accident.
Recognizing grace in choosing light: You rightly give God the credit for those moments of clarity and courage. It’s a quiet confession that, left to our own devices, we might not always choose well—but God’s presence guides us.
Desiring to please God: That’s not about perfectionism—it’s about love. And it echoes Jesus’ words: “I always do what is pleasing to Him.”
If you’re open to a slight deepening, here’s a small variation that keeps your heart and voice intact:
Loving Father,
You sent me into this world with a purpose—something sacred to carry out for you. Thank you for never leaving me alone. In every moment I turn from darkness and walk toward light, I know it is your hand that steadies me.
Help me to trust that you are always with me, even when I feel unsure or afraid. May my life be one that reflects your love and pleases you in word, thought, and action.
Amen.
But truly, your original version is already powerful.