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.