Some challenging words in Wesley's prayer teach us to be humble, and not worry about our rank in life. Whether we are placed high up or low down, our mission is the same: to love God, and care for the people around us with humility. Pray this prayer today, and gladly accept the position God leads you to.

Wesley's covenant prayer encourages us to let go and step aside when the time is right. This is a sign of great spiritual maturity - trusting God and letting go when he asks you to. Samuel did it in the Old Testament - let's follow his example, and pray these words along with Wesley today.

Wesley's covenant prayer challenges us to suffer for the sake of the gospel. The early Christians suffered greatly, and Paul said that suffering for Christ is a privilege! How deep is our commitment to our faith? Are we only committed to go as far as is comfortable? Or are we willing to suffer when God leads us into tougher places? He will always be with us, to get us through whatever we face.

Wesley's covenant prayer challenges us to put our hand and volunteer to be employed for God - to go for Him, wherever He may send us.  But, like Isaiah, it is only when we know we are forgiven that we are ready to go for God.

Wesley's covenant prayer reminds us who we belong to. His words remind us of God's great commitment to us - he has called us by name, and we belong to Him.

Paul tells us to be different from the world - not fitting into its mold. But let's remember that while we are not OF the world, we are still IN it, and that we are different for a purpose: to draw people to the God who has saved us.

John was not different for the sake of being different. He didn't try draw attention to himself, but he pointed away from himself, saying that Jesus must become greater and he should become lesser. THIS is the different that the world is thirsting for - not our quirkiness, but Christ's greatness.