I Will Remain with You

Behold, Lord, an empty vessel that needs to be filled. 

My Lord, fill it. I am weak in the faith; strengthen me.

 I am cold in love; warm me and make me fervent,

 that my love may go out to my neighbor.

 I do not have a strong and firm faith;

at times I doubt and am unable to trust You altogether.

 O Lord, help me. 

Strengthen my faith and trust in You. 

In You I have sealed the treasure of all I have. 

I am poor; You are rich and came to be merciful to the poor.

I am a sinner; You are upright.

 With me, there is an abundance of sin; in You is the fullness of righteousness. 

Therefore I will remain with You, of whom I can receive, but to whom I may not give. 

~Martin Luther

This is one man that always encourages me.... He struggled with self....He was passionate about living a life for the Lord.  This week's lesson in BSF is all about "remaining in Him" and what that looks like.  May I hourly strive to do this.