The Bible is more communal than individual.
Jesus teaches us to pray "Our Father" not "My Father."
Paul uses the phrase, "our Lord" 53 times, & "my Lord" only 1 time.
"Jesus is my personal savior" is not found in Scripture.
We are the people of God.
We belong to each other.
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Father, to you I raise my whole being, -- a vessel emptied of self. Accept, Lord, this my emptiness, and so fill me with Yourself -- Your light, Your Love, Your Life -- that these Your precious Gifts may radiate through me and over- flow the chalice of my heart into the hearts of all whom I come in contact this day, revealing unto them the beauty of Your Joy and Wholeness and the serenity Of Your Peace which nothing can destroy.