Mark 10:28-31

Peter spoke up and said to Jesus, "We have given up everything to follow you."

Help me to follow you not only when the Sun is shining brightly, when the crowds are cheering, but also when I am persecuted and weak.

"Many who now are first will be last, and the last, first."

Help me to be the last, Lord, help me to lead by serving, by caring for my neighbours, because you said that the greatest are those who are humble and servile.

Mark 10:17-27

"Go and sell all you have and give the money to the poor and you will have riches in heaven, then come and follow me."

Help me not to be attached to the material things, status, wealth and recognition in this world, Lord, but to always seek your kingdom and the riches stored in heaven. Grant me a heart of sacrifice to offer my energy, material things and service to the people around me. For our riches belong to the poor. We have status, riches and talent to help our neighbours. I pray that the gifts that you haven given me may be given to those around me through me.

Keep using me as your instrument, o Lord, that your work may be fulfilled in this world.