Praying daily for oneself is, to me, a lot like nurturing a potted plant.
You prune the dead leaves and flowers so it’s not wasting its energy on something useless; you make sure it has enough water and sunlight; and, best of all, you enjoy all the beautiful growth that’s happening.
In my prayers for myself, I like to make sure I’m not holding on to dead or useless thoughts about myself or others. I ensure that I’m recognizing my natural receptivity to all the fresh (not moldy or stale) bread God is giving me each day. And I rejoice with gratitude at all the evidence of God’s glorious grace in my life—yesterday, today, and forever.
