Prayer for our Attitudes

Several folks have requested a copy of the prayer we prayed in church at the end of the "Lord, Change My Attitude" series.  The foundation for this prayer came from the book, "Lord, Change My Attitude, Before It's Too Late," by James McDonald. I made some revisions to help it better fit our congregation.

Lord, I confess that I do not have the strength to follow you. My attitude is often anything but Christ-like. I invite you to fill me with your Spirit and give me the strength that I need for every difficult circumstance and person I encounter. I ask that your grace would help me put of all the sinful attitudes and put on righteous ones in their place.

Help me to put off complaining and replace it with thankfulness

To put off a covetous attitude and replace it with contentment

To replace a critical attitude with an attitude of love

To surrender my rebellious attitude and take on an attitude of submission.

I claim your promise that in Jesus Christ, our sins are forgiven.

I declare with gratitude that I trust you will change my attitudes, and that it’s definitely not too late! In your name, Jesus, I pray. Amen.