Unpopular Prayer

God, make me poorer, that I might rely on your provision.
God, make me lonely, that I might cherish your friendship.
God, make me unsatisfied with media, that I might long to be captivated by your goodness.
God, make me less charismatic, that people might see less of me and more of you.
God, give me less cultural knowledge, that I might be dependent on your wisdom.
God, give me less earthly beauty, that Your majesty might shine more purely through me.
God, make me lonely, that I might cherish your friendship.
God, make me unsatisfied with media, that I might long to be captivated by your goodness.
God, make me less charismatic, that people might see less of me and more of you.
God, give me less cultural knowledge, that I might be dependent on your wisdom.
God, give me less earthly beauty, that Your majesty might shine more purely through me.
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