My dearest Savior, I beg your help as I attempt to pick up my personal cross and follow You. As I reflect upon the way You lived Your life and death, I know that this is the way I desire to live. Give me the courage to respond to the challenges of my life as You did Yours. Help me to strengthen my resolve to love unconditionally, forgive completely and treat other as I want to be treated. Help me to overcome any complacency I might have about life and strengthen my desire to spiritual grow. I truly desire to follow You, my Lord and God. 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.