Jesus, we acknowledge that you are the heir of all things and our entire universe was created through you. We believe that you are sustaining that creation in the here and now by the power of your word. Yet even in all your glory and majesty, you chose to suffer death and share in our humanity in order that we might be reconciled to the Father. We thank you that you were faithful to do this because of your great love for us. We thank you that, as our high priest, you can sympathize with every one of our weaknesses because you were tempted in every way and yet did not sin. Knowing this, come before you and ask for your guidance. Lead us away from the temptations of our flesh. Encourage us towards Christ likeness. Form us into your image. Teach us to be like clay in your hands. We thank you that we now can come boldly before the throne of grace because of you. Help us to conquer our unbelief and to trust in the Holy Spirit as we battle with our sin daily. We ask you to move in our hearts, in our church, and in our city to develop people that are willing to sacrifice their lives to please you. Amen.