A Prayer About Initiative

A prayer about Initiative

When I realize how God initiated a relationship with me

Dear God,

You initiated a relationship with me by giving up the life of your Son. Why doesn’t this get my attention more often? It’s incredible because by this act, you made it possible for me to be called your friend. I know that before Jesus died and rose again, my sins made it impossible for me to have a relationship with you. But because of your love, you made the first move. By the sacrifice you made for me, you extended your hand toward me. You offered me forgiveness before I was even born. And you give me the gift of eternity even though I could never deserve it. Thank you, Lord! The initiative you took to have a relationship with me was no token gesture. No, you went all out: a radical first move, an unthinkable sacrifice, a gift of love that could never be doubted. Because of your initiative, I know that I am precious to you and that you long for a relationship with me.

God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16