The Stillness of this Night

Dear Heavenly Father, my Comfort, and my Friend,
In the stillness of this night I feel Your presence. And in a world that has no logic I can trust the stability of Your wisdom. Surrounded by people who are at times so cruel, I can run to the shelter of Your love.
Sometimes I tire of the complexities that drain the beauty of life, that clutter our minds and steal from our time here on earth. And while I anticipate Your return I am overwhelmingly aware of so much that has yet to be done. There are countless who are a step away from eternity and have never been touched with Your love. There is a battle to be fought against the evil that consumes this world and rages against Your children and Your truth.
Lord, make me an ambassador of Your love to those whose hearts have been shattered, whose souls search for an answer, whose minds are haunted by a past they cannot escape, and whose lives are a cycle of disappointments. And Lord, make me a soldier of Your cross who will defend the truth of Your Word, promote the glory of Your kingdom, fulfill Your perfect will, and bring honor to Your name. I am only one and I am far from the best You can find. This world may never know my name I may live, die, and be forgotten. But Lord, if You use me to make a difference in this age then my dream will have come true and my life will have not been in vain.
Thank You, Lord, for all You've done for me. Thank You for binding my broken heart, for holding me safe in Your arms, for blessing me with so many gifts and opportunities that I take for granted at times, and for giving me the desire of my heart when I truly deserve the fury of Your wrath.
I love You, Lord. Forgive me for not loving You more.

In Jesus name,

Amen