Jesus give me strength (my prayer for 2019)

     Jesus give me strength. Strength to love others when they don't love me. Strength to care about people's feelings instead of speaking on every thought that crosses my mind. Jesus give me the strength to make good decisions. Jesus give me the strength to forgive others and myself. Jesus give me the strength to love myself even if I'm not "perfect" by the world's definition.. give me the strength to know I am created in your image. Jesus give me the strength to lead when I want to follow. Jesus give me the strength to keep my eyes on you, always. Jesus give me the strength to have grace on myself and more importantly others. Jesus give me the strength to relentlessly pursue you. Jesus give me the strength to keep dreaming big even when the world tells you to dream small. Jesus give me the strength to tell the devil he can no longer be involved in any part of my thinking, lifestyle or decisions. Jesus give me the strength to respect myself and others. Jesus give me the strength to acknowledge needing help isn't bad, give me the strength to trust others and ask for help.


      I just need your help. I, an imperfect human, am calling to the one perfect human to give me strength when I feel the most vulnerable and weak. You are my strength, you are my strong tower, my trusted friend, my rock, the keeper of my heart, my heavenly father, I trust you. I can't do this on my own. I need you.