Praying for Holiness should be your daily prayer as this is not just a spiritual moment with God but a daily surrender.
Bible says that we were made in the image and likeness of God, and we are children of God, so we as children should be like our Father in Heaven, holy.
But now you must be holy in everything you do, just as God who chose you is holy.
1 Peter 1:15
Why Praying for Holiness is Essential
We live in times and surroundings that constantly shapes our desires, distracts our focus from goodness, and can make us spiritually dry.
Being holy can feel distant or even impossible, thus praying for holiness is essential.
Sin and disobedience is what separated the first man and woman from God.
The ransom of this was paid by Jesus with the offering of His own precious body and blood. So salvation for us came with a sacrifice.
Our not being holy is being ungrateful for all the hurt, pain, and passion that Jesus undertook, just for His love for us each.
This sacrifice can never ever be repaid, but the least we can do is be holy and do His will for us in our living days.
When Jesus saved us, He did not only redeem us from sin – He also called us to a holy and pure life.
We are humans and will fall and fail in temptation thus praying for holiness is our way of surrendering wholly in His care and mercy.
Jesus understands our shortcomings and limitations, so when we pray, we show our will and offer our weaknesses, and the consequence is that now we are strengthened and made powerful in Christ.
“even in your weakness I am made strong” (2 Corinthians 12:9-10)
Now this is a prayer to Jesus, and His power is fully displayed when we admit our limitations, and now the Lord’s divine power works through us.
When we are praying for holiness, we as children of God are acknowledging a will that is …
“Lord, make me more like You than like the world”
Holiness does and will forever touch every part of our life in our living days.
Personal Prayer
Lord, I surrender myself wholly to you.
Cleanse my heart and soul where sin has stained it, wash them all in your holy blood.
Keep me protected, I’m praying for holiness to embrace and envelope me, guard my mind and thoughts where temptation attacks it.
Strengthen my spirit where my flesh and weakness has allowed it to compromise.
Make me sensitive to your voice and words from the Holy Bible. Let me honor and obey thy will.
I surrender all my sinful desires, habits, words, and will at your holy feet.
Shape and mold me to be an earthly vessel of purity, obedience, and a heart that loves and honors holiness.
When I fail, lift me. When I drift afar, draw me back.
Lord Jesus, you are my Lord, and my God.
I’m praying for holiness, as that is what makes you happy, and I’ve found heaven on earth, if my deeds and holiness brings a loving smile to you.
In grace and prayer. Amen.
