Lord, I give you absolutely everything—my reputation, my health, my ambitions, my very being ...

(Governor and Mrs.) Silda and Eliot Spitzer of New York ... at his resignation announcement.

Lord, teach me to close both my mouth and my mind and listen—so as to learn to recognize Your Beloved Voice. Turn me totally away from myself and toward You. Make me painfully aware of the excruciating pain You endured on the cross for my sake and to clear my mind for You, help me to let go of the thoughts that I so desperately cling to and turn my mind totally to You.

Let me constantly whisper your name … Jesus, Jesus, Jesus … as I contemplate your holiness.

And yes, take complete possession of ALL OF ME!! Be exalted over all of my possessions. Help me to let go of my “toys,” my worries, my pleasures … even my friendships and family so as to present all of these to You.

Although I may suffer bodily and mental discomforts, help me to carry the heavy crosses that I vow at this moment to carry in Your Name. I give you absolutely everything—my reputation, my health, my ambitions, my very being.

Take all of this in Your Holy Name.

Thank You Jesus, simply for being You, my Lord, my Savior, my God.

Amen