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Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armour of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. (Eph. 6:10–11)

You know, O Lord, what is most profitable and expedient for me. Therefore, do with me in all things as it seems best to you, for, despite the way things might seem to me, what is best for me is that you do whatever is most just and blessed according to your godly wisdom.

 
Thus, whether it be by prosperity or adversity, loss or gain, sickness or health, life or death, your will be done. Cast out of my heart all unprofitable cares of worldly things. Suffer me not to be led with the unstable desires of earthly vanities. Instead, give me grace that all worldly and carnal affections may be mortified and may die in me.

Grant unto me the strength of your Holy Spirit to subdue this body of sin with the whole lusts thereof so that it might be obedient both in will, in mind, and in members—that it might do your holy will.

Assist me with your grace, O Lord, so that I may be strengthened internally and be armed with your holy armour— the breastplate of righteousness, the shield of faith, the hope of salvation for a helmet, and the sword of the Spirit, which is your holy word. With that, I may stand perfect in all that is your will and be found worthy through Christ to receive the crown of life that you have promised to all those who love you.

Give me grace that I may esteem all things in this world as they are, temporary and soon vanishing away, and let me see myself also with them drawing toward my end, for nothing under the sun may long abide, but all is vanity and affliction of spirit.

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