Sanctified my Life in Christ.

 Sanctify My Life in Christ

A Reflection on 1 Corinthians 1:2 and 1 Thessalonians 5:23

Sanctify my life in Christ—not by my own striving, not by my own will,

But by the Spirit's work within me, making me holy, making me still.

Set me apart for Your purposes, for Your glory, for Your name,

Not because I am worthy, but because You have taken my shame.

To the church of God in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus and called to be His holy people. (1 Corinthians 1:2)

Sanctify me—not all at once, but day by precious day,

As the Word renews my mind and the Spirit leads the way.

Not a status I achieve, but a gift I receive,

As I learn to trust and obey, to let go and believe.

Cleanse me from the hidden sins, the ones I try to hide,

The secret thoughts, the subtle pride, the fears I keep inside.

Purify my motives, align my heart with Yours,

Until my life reflects Your love and opens heaven's doors.

May God Himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. (1 Thessalonians 5:23)

Sanctify my hands—let them serve and not demand.

Sanctify my feet—let them walk in holy land.

Sanctify my tongue—let it speak Your truth and grace.

Sanitize my heart—let it be Your dwelling place.

For I have been sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all. (Hebrews 10:10)

So I yield my life to You, the Potter, the Refiner's fire.

Make me holy, make me useful, lift me higher and higher.

Not for my glory, but for Yours alone.

Sanctify my life in Christ—make me fully, finally, forever Your own.

Amen.