Matthew 19:16-22
"Now a man can up to Jesus and asked, Teacher, what good thing must I do to get eternal life? Why do you ask me about what is good? Jesus replied, There is only One who is good. If you want to enter life, obey the commandments. Which ones? the man inquired. Jesus replied, Do not murder, do not commit adultery, do not steal, do not give false testimony, honor your father and mother, and love your neighbor as yourself. All these I have kept the young man replied. What do I still lack? Jesus answered, if you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me. When the young man heard this, he went away sad, because he had great wealth.


Father, I know that you demand more than just following the commandments. You require total surrender of all holding us to this world. You require sincere sacrifice. God I ask today that you please take from me those things I have not the strength to give. Father you alone know that which I do not. Although I am unsure of the path that lays before me, I am sure of one thing, the path laid out by you will lead to the richest blessings.