Being thankful for the cross

Dear Heavenly Father,

Help me to live a holy, righteous life.  I know that to really be a Christian one has to be born-again and live a righteous, holy life.  Thank You for everything that You have done for me.  I am glad to be awake and to be alive to praise and thank You.  I am sorry for all of the things I have done.  There were things that I have finally realized if I wanted to be ready for Your return.  I know that You will come quickly.  Though I believe that time is short, You will be here like a theif in the night.  I am so grateful that You died on the cross for me and that the Father rose You from the dead.  Thank You, precious Lord. 

In Jesus' Name,


Amen