O Master and Lord, help me to desire to truly bow my mind, heart and life to You and embrace the way of living that You taught me through Your life, death and resurrection. Help me to understand that the cross life has given me has been given out of love so that I might have an opportunity to spiritually grow and learn how to be a child of God. Help me not to despair when the challenges of life become intense and learn always to reflect upon Your Cross as a means of strengthening my resolve to carry my cross after 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.