We Would Seek For That Which Abides

All-knowing God, from whom the innermost thoughts of our hearts are not hidden; we confess that we have been slow to perceive your immeasurable goodness toward us.  We have not entered the open doors which lead to eternal life.  We have loved the deceptions and distortions of temporal things which bring no answer to the questions which haunt our brief stay on this earth.  Impart to us the greater joys and rewards which belong to your kingdom.  May we see them as a pearl of great price and surrender all lesser possessions.  We would seek for that which abides when friends forsake us and afflictions assail.  We seek for that which is more precious than find gold or more dear than the desires of our bodies.  In Jesus' Name we pray.  Amen.