O Master and Lord, help me to believe that You condescended to become incarnate and finite in order to reveal to me Your love. In assuming our body, You became one of us. Help me to know that I represent Your likeness and embrace it as a Model for my life. Help me to understand that You became man so that I might realize how to live my life in a way that helps me to spiritually grow. Help me to comprehend that the challenges of life are opportunities to grow in my ability to place my hope and trust in You. Help me also to recognize the many gifts You have given to me so that I might come to know You. As I   request Your help, O God, I offer my praise to You, Who I know to be Father, Son and Holy Spirit, not only now but forever and ever. Amen.