[As we have been studying the Names of God, one of my friends wrote her thoughts to the Lord, and I wanted to share with you.]

     Father, God, If You indeed are the Potter and we the clay, then mold us, Lord, Elohim, the Great Creator God.  Make us into a majestic work of art — not that we may be magnified, but that You and You alone may be glorified, and honored, and revered as the Adonai – the Sovereign One – the Yahweh, the Great I Am.  And, what would we be in Your Hands,  Oh LORD?  Not a vase that was beautiful to look at but empty on the inside, not a hardened lump of clay that could be used only to bludgeon and bring injury, but rather one who is soft on the inside, pliable in Your Hands, Lord, to be molded by You into whatever You need us to be to accomplish Your will, and still hard enough on the outside to withstand the constant batterings inflicted upon us at the hands of the enemy and the careless misuse of well-intentioned loved ones.  Father, may we always be a useful vessel, a conduit through which You can pour out Your love to a hurting and needy generation, who would otherwise perish when the day of judgment comes.
Amen.

Lord Jesus,
    When it comes to understanding this Name that is above every name, this Name at which every knee will eventually bend in submission … what should I know?  How should I worship You?  Jesus, this Name that means YHWH saves, I come to You and only You for salvation, for the washing away of my sin in Your blood.  Foolishness to those who don't understand.  Our only hope for those whom You have granted understanding.
    You are the only Way.  In You is all life.  From You comes the opportunity for everlasting life in Light — which You are, too.  Everything ties up in Jesus.  Everything has purpose in Jesus.  Is it any wonder that God says all His promises are made "yes" in You?
    Lord Jesus, I lay my heart out before You today for remolding, recasting, replacing.  Whatever it needs.  I offer it to You as a living sacrifice, as a place holder for all of my time, thoughts, and ambitions.  I give myself to You this day, and find — as always — that I am the winner and You are holding a prize that needs Your touch to make it — me — have value.  But in Your care, Lord, in Your care, I am exactly what is needed for this moment in time.  I am in the right place to do the right thing because You are with me, guiding and shielding me, enabling me, strengthening, granting me the wisdom for the decision, the fortitude to resist the temptation to do something other than what You have called me to in this moment.  That is the YHWH who saves, the Christ, the Messiah, the Image of the invisible God, the Word made flesh.  That Jesus.  Holy Jesus.  Living Jesus.  Unstoppable Jesus.
    Thank You for the opportunity to live in You and use Your Name with all the authority that the Father has given to You.  Thank You, Jesus, my Savior and King.

Sovereign Master,
I come to You today as Your subject, Your servant, Your slave.  I come to You as one who depends on You for every part of my existence, from breath to death.  You are the One who controls by Your very self-existent character. When I think of control, Lord, I think of power.  Of being in control.  You simply are control.  Out of You comes order, light, goodness, life.
    My King who loves me as a Father, thank You for adopting me into royalty, for making me an heir with Christ, for granting me a position of favor.  Thank You for the times when I come into the throne room to receive my mission instructions, the battle plans for the day, or my work orders.  But thank You even more for the times when I can sit at Your feet and listen to Your stories.  When I feel Your love and know that I am Your beloved child. Thank You for teaching me as well as instructing me.
    Sovereign, I confess it is hard for me to grasp what it means to be a servant. I'm an American girl in the 21st century.  On top of that, I'm self-employed.  From whom do I take orders?  So I don't have a lot of practice thinking of You as the Ultimate Boss.  But I take comfort in knowing that You are in complete control of universe.  Unlike a capitalist employer or a greedy dictator, You are always bent toward what is right and good, what is best for the present and the future.  And You are able to bring about the best because You have the power, the wisdom, and the will to do so.  Please forgive me for ever doubting Your goodness and efficiency.  You never mess up, and I can trust You completely.
    Master, I come before You with my requests for the day. (Though on second thought, I am equally sure You provide with precision.)  Help me to think right.  Help me to love others.  Help me to forgive those who hurt me even as I expect You to forgive me when I hurt them.  Please, Master, give me the strength for the work today.  Thank You that I will have the joy of Your companionship as I go about fulfilling Your plans.  You are that kind of a Sovereign King — One who does the hardest jobs Yourself and helps us to succeed with the easier tasks.
    May Your Name be praised today and forever.  Amen.