33 Days to Greater Glory Quotes

“Lord, please cleanse me of my selfish pride through the power of your humble love, and then help me to love others as you have loved me.”
― Michael E. Gaitley, 33 Days to Greater Glory: A Total Consecration to the Father through Jesus Based on the Gospel of John

“Consecration to the Father Father, I am sorry for my sins, and I recommit to living as a true Christian, not just in name but in deed. I firmly reject Satan and all his pomps, works, and empty promises. I renounce the way of the world with its selfishness and pride. I reaffirm the truth that you, God, are my Father and that I am your dearly beloved child. I believe in your love for me. I declare that your love is enough. And I commit to loving others as you have so mercifully loved me. I offer this prayer, Father, through the power of the Holy Spirit and in the name of Jesus Christ, your Son, my Savior. Amen.”
― Michael E. Gaitley, 33 Days to Greater Glory: A Total Consecration to the Father through Jesus Based on the Gospel of John

“even as Jesus touched the Samaritan woman at the most painful place of her shame and guilt, he did so with the tenderness of the closest and most compassionate friend. The look on his face and in his eyes must have reflected the face of the Father in Heaven, who is “merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in mercy and faithfulness” (Ex 34:6). Seeing that face must have melted this woman’s heart and filled her with insight as she realized that he was indeed the prophet like Moses. Her words to the people of her town put it best: “Come and see a man who told me all that I ever did.” That’s what Jesus’ look did for her. She could see that he saw it all, and yet he still loved her. There, in the place of her most profound brokenness, this woman could receive the living water of Merciful Love from the tender Heart of Jesus and, thereby, give him a drink. And so, also, with us.”
― Michael Gaitley, 33 Days to Greater Glory: A Total Consecration to the Father through Jesus Based on the Gospel of John

“The Prologue of John’s Gospel speaks of a power Jesus gives us, the power to become “Children of God” (1:12). It’s a power to say no to the world and yes to Christ, no to pride and yes to humility, no to the need for control and yes to letting God lead us, just as a Shepherd leads his flock of sheep — and of lambs.”
― Michael Gaitley, 33 Days to Greater Glory: A Total Consecration to the Father through Jesus Based on the Gospel of John

“there’s no possible way our spirits can filter through the massive stream of information into which most of us are daily immersed. In view of that, unless we do some form of “tuning out,” the subtle and not-so-subtle innuendo, violence, gossip, and vanity will dig into our hearts and souls, making us into selfish and petty people.”
― Michael Gaitley, 33 Days to Greater Glory: A Total Consecration to the Father through Jesus Based on the Gospel of John