Prayer based on Luke 17:8. Themes: Obedience, Servanthood, Priorities.

Dear Lord, help me to always be ready and willing to serve you. May I prepare myself properly and serve you with joy and humility. May I never forget that my ultimate purpose is to glorify you and to serve others. Help me to put your will above my own desires and to always seek your guidance in all that I do. Thank you for your love and grace, and for the privilege of serving you. Amen.

Verse: Wouldn’t he rather tell him, ‘ Prepare my supper, clothe yourself properly, and serve me while I eat and drink. Afterward you shall eat and drink’?
Luke 17:8

This is a Command. The verse is instructing the reader to prepare supper, clothe themselves properly, and serve the speaker before eating and drinking.

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