My Prayer of Thanks to Jesus

I say this prayer to Jesus every morning to thank Him.  It seems especially appropriate on this Resurrection Sunday: 

Lord Jesus, I praise You and I thank You for Your sacrifice, which I don’t deserve, and for sending Your Holy Spirit.  Thank You Lord. 

Lord Jesus, You vacated Your heavenly throne, and You left the comfort, majesty, and glory of Your heavenly home, to come to the earth which You created, on the greatest rescue mission in history.  Lord Jesus, I praise You and I thank You for rescuing me. 

Lord Jesus, You humbled Yourself and took the form of a man; You walked among us, and You taught us; You took on all the aches and pains of earthly flesh; You were tempted and tried, yet You still lived a perfect life, free from sin, so You were an acceptable sacrifice to the Father.  Lord Jesus, You are the spotless, the unblemished, Lamb of God.  Thank You, Lord. 

Lord Jesus, when the Father’s timing was right, You submitted Yourself to horrific, unspeakable torture, and to the agony of crucifixion.  You did so willingly, and You did so for me, because You love me so much.  Thank You, Lord. 

Lord Jesus, You died on the cross.  You were laid out in the tomb.  But on the third day, God raised You from the dead, for life everlasting, so that by Your grace, I shall live forever, with You, in heaven!  Thank You, Lord. 

Lord Jesus, You ascended into heaven, where even now, You’re seated at the right hand of God; You’re my Advocate before the Father; You’re praying for me right now; and You’re preparing a dwelling place, a mansion, for me in heaven.  Thank You, Lord. 

Lord Jesus, You spoke with the Father, Who then sent us Your Holy Spirit.  Thank You, Lord. 

I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me.  (Galatians 2:20, NASB)

Lord Jesus, I have been crucified with You, and it is no longer I who live, but You live in me.  Lord Jesus, my heart is Your home.  Please help me not to defile Your Tabernacle, so that You will find complete rest and comfort with me here.  Thank You, Lord.  And the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in You.  You love me so much that You gave Yourself up for me.  Thank You Lord. 

Lord Jesus, I love You with all that I am.  I thank You for Your sacrifice, which I don’t deserve, and for sending Your Holy Spirit.  Amen.