Dear God,
Do I really realize who You are? Do I understand You are the God who created this world, the animals, the heavens, the people in it? Do I know You have created me? Do I understand my place in the world? Do I know and believe that You created me because You wanted me to be alive, here, today, for a reason?
Do I realize that I was born into a world of sin, which keeps me separated from You unless I choose to accept the gift of life You offer through Your Son? Do I understand how much Your Son suffered in order to save me, bring me into complete freedom from the pain of the consequences of my sinful, human nature? Do I know and believe that Christ is the only way I can be united with You again?
Do I realize what true Love is? Do I understand the concept of a romance between a God and man/woman? A king and his subject? A creator and his creation? Do I know and believe that You hear me when I call, You open when I knock, You answer when I question?
Do I realize I am here for Your glory, not my own? Do I understand that life is Yours, every breath? Do I know and believe You are in control of my future? Do I believe that You have my best interest in mind, that the plans You have for me are good, even if it hurts in this body, this life? Do I believe that You can bring glory to Your name even in my pain?
Do I realize I set myself up as more important than You? Do I realize I think I have a better way? Do I realize that "No" is also a good answer, a loving answer? Do I understand that to be truly alive inside, in my heart, mind and soul, I must surrender all I am and have to Your lordship?
Do I realize that someday I will die, and stand before You, overcome by Your beauty, majesty, holiness, faithfulness, and love? Do I believe that You will call me Child, wrap me in Your loving arms, and speak love to my heart?
I do.
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