Prayer based on John 18

Great God, we seek You. In former days we used the Name of Your Son in vain attempts to tear Him down. Forgive us, O Lord. Now we approach You with fear and joy through Him who loved us with an everlasting love. He has forgiven our sins. Even now, though we want to serve You, we speak rash words and do things that are not in accord with Your holy will. Would we even deny You under some awful temptation? Father, we do not want to overestimate our strength. We turn away from all sin. Your son died for us. We ask for Your help immediately, lest we bring some disgrace upon Your Name. We are so easily moved by the people observing us and by our own foolish thinking. Help us to see You only, to love You entirely, and then to love our neighbors as ourselves. Grant that we will be faithful through many attacks and trials. Fill us with the power and love of Christ, who endured the assaults of men for our sake. He is our King. There was no guilt in Him at all. Grant us ears to hear His voice through the Scriptures, that we might believe the truth and bear witness to Him now and forever.