Maundy Thursday prayer

O Lord my God, Lamb of God
My Savior and my Redeemer
Please hear my prayer.

We are but dust,
while you are the only Son of God.

We are filled with arrogance and vainglory,
While your Father has given you absolute dominion over all things.

We scheme, bicker and squabble striving for supremacy, serving ourselves,
while you work as the lowest servant washing our feet.

Lord, your example has set the bar too high.
You showed that no service performed out of love is degrading or demeaning.

O Lord my God
Please fill my heart to overflowing with your divine love,
crowding out my baser emotions, leaving nothing behind but love.

Lord open my eyes
That I may see everyone as the person you planned for them to be.
Please give me compassion and understanding
helping me to love every person, placing their welfare above my own.

Remind me daily that I am called to be a Christian.
Remind me daily that I am called to serve.
Although there is no service or task that I can perform,
that would express the depths of love and humility that you have shown.

All that I can do is surrender myself to your will
as I strive to follow in your footsteps.
With your guidance, may I be recognized as your loving servant.
Mayhaps,  with time and your grace,
I may become one with you both here and in heaven.
Amen