O Lord,
You end this book with vows and devotion,
reminding me that holiness is not just sacrifice on the altar,
but the surrender of myself to You.
People, land, animals, gifts
all could be set apart as Yours.
And so could I.
I realize my life is not my own.
It belongs to You.
I confess, Father, I hold back pieces of myself.
I make promises I do not keep.
I give You words on my lips,
but not always the devotion of my heart.
I dedicate parts of me for a season,
then take them back when it feels costly.
I forget that vows are not light things
and You are worthy of more than half-hearted offerings.
Yet You are merciful still.
You have redeemed me at a price
not silver or gold,
but the precious blood of Christ.
He kept the vow I could not keep.
He consecrated Himself fully,
that I might be holy in Him.
And now, in grace, You receive me,
not as one bargaining,
but as a child fully Yours.
So here I am, Lord.
Take me as Your own.
All I am, all I have, all I hope to be
let it be consecrated to You.
Teach me to live my vows,
to walk in faithfulness,
to honor You with my whole life.
For You are my Redeemer,
and I am forever Yours.
Amen.