Lord I put my name in You.
My identity has so long been in my family and who I am to those around me.
I put my name in You.
You are the One whom I want to be known for, that when people think of me, they would think of Christ and His willingness to serve and love.
Lord I put my name in You.
Give me the strength to serve through whatever is going on in my family and my life/world, that You would be the focal point of all that I am.
Lord I put my name in You.
I pray that You would speak through my mouth and through my actions, that Your will would be done in my life and the lives of those around me.
Lord I put my name in You.
I want to be Your hands and feet and go the places that You would send me to do Your work.
Lord I put my name in You.
Be my path and the light that guides me through the dark places. Be my ever present help in times of need.
Lord I put my name in You.
Help me to seek You for who You are and not what I want You to be.
Lord I put my name in You.
Help me to love the unloveable, the unforgivable and the wretched.
Lord I put my name in You.
Be my rock and fortress the rock that I build my life upon, help me to not seek the temporary joy of things less sturdy.
Lord I put my name in You.
Help me to not seek lovers less wild than you. You are the only one that I need or could ever really want.
Lord I put my name in You.
I seem to seek temporary enjoyment and pleasure, knowing that You are the only real answer.
Lord I put my name in You.
I seek things that would make me fit in or seem more ……. whatever.
Lord I put my name in You.
Lord I put my name in You because that is the only place that I should be, the only place I want to be, the only place where I can be whole, the only place where I can truly love.
THANK YOU FOR LOVING ME, A WRETCH, A WHORE, A SINNER.
LORD I PUT MY NAME IN YOU.
~Andy Baird
This beautiful prayer was written by Andy Baird during our Face to Face GFES classes in Portland during Spring 2011. Andy is a young man in my seminary cohort. I am honored to be part of his life and his faith. He inspires and encourages me with his kindness, dedication to the Lord, and perseverance through some really tough times. Thanks for letting me share your beautiful prayer Andy!
