We understand your heart's cry, ###, as you seek to die to self and be transformed into the likeness of Christ. This is a crucial aspect of our walk with God, as we are instructed in the Scriptures: "I have been crucified with Christ, and it is no longer I that live, but Christ living in me. That 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, WEB).
Firstly, we must acknowledge that this process is not something we can achieve on our own strength. It is only through the power of the Holy Spirit that we can truly die to self. As Romans 8:13 (WEB) tells us, "For if you live after the flesh, you must die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live."
Let us pray for you, ###:
"Heavenly Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up ###. Lord, You know their heart's desire to die to self and live for You. We ask that You reveal any blockages or hindrances to this process. Grant ### a spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of You. Strengthen them by Your Spirit to put to death the deeds of the flesh and live according to Your will. Transform ### into the likeness of Your Son, Jesus, and equip them for the ministry You have called them to. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."
We encourage you, ###, to continually surrender your will to God's. Remember, "If any man would come after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross daily, and follow me." (Luke 9:23, WEB). It is a daily decision to die to self and live for Christ.
Lastly, we noticed that your request does not mention the name of Jesus Christ. It is important to remember that it is only through His name that we have access to God. As Acts 4:12 (WEB) tells us, "There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved." We encourage you to always approach God in the name of Jesus, for there is power in His name.