March 11, 2024

Given that I am theologically conservative, I tend to give Jesus Christ the credit for anything good that I may do. If I do something wrong, or if I do something that is immature or foolish, that is me.

I am like a blank canvas. I cannot paint a picture upon myself to save my life. I need the most glorious Artist to paint a picture upon me. Therefore, if there is any wisdom in the things I may write, it can only be from Jesus and not from me.

That being said, I believe wisdom can be found in the five books I have published. This must be the case because being faithful to the Word of God has been my motivation as an author in all five of my books.

Therefore, I will from time to time share excerpts from the Take Every Thought to Prayer and Take Every Passage to Prayer series. Yes, to be transparent, I hope such readings encourage you to buy my books. It is my prayer that you enjoy these passages.

Blessings,

Charles Wagner

49. Why Should I Adore Jesus Christ?

Take Every Thought to Prayer - Volume 1, Prayers to Love God page 23

Dear Father, I need to deeply love Jesus Christ. I need to adore Him. There should be that look on my face when His name is brought up, that beaming countenance when someone is in love. I should be bursting at the seams to tell everyone I know of my love for Him. He was courageous, moving forward knowing the purpose of His life was to die on a cross. He was a man of honor, never doing or saying anything He would later regret. He was resilient, persevering through many attacks by His enemies. He was a man of integrity. He was transparent, faithful, devoted, truthful, honest, sincere, and righteous. He never tried to make a good impression. He was a man of strength. He literally carried the weight of the brokenness of the entire human race on His back. He offered tender selfless and unconditional love. He was incapable of hurting others. He loved the innocent and the hurting. He was meek. He could have called upon the armies of heaven to defend His honor. However, He turned His cheek. He knew who He was and He didn't have to defend Himself. He walked the earth to serve everyone else. He absolutely adored His Father in heaven. There has never been a human who has loved You like He did. He lived to do Your will. He was obedient and faithful to the desires of the Father He cherished. He was a man of sacrifice. He sacrificed His earthly career. He sacrificed opportunity for an earthly kingdom. He sacrificed the glory and the pleasures this world offered to Him. He sacrificed His eternal glory. All of this so He could sacrifice His life on the cross. He was the Son of God, the Savior of the world. Father, help me to love and adore Him and may other people see that love on my face. Amen.

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