He prays, "Father, I thank thee that thou hast purified those whom I have chosen..."
He gives thanks for the Father's endorsement. He notices what part Heavenly Father plays in His life. And they are busy talking to each other about their service to God's children.
He prays, "because of their faith, and I pray for them, and also for them who shall believe on their words, that they may be purified in me, through faith on their words, even as they are purified in me."
They look to the past in gratitude: "because of their faith"; they look to the future with gratitude: "and also for them who shall believe..."; they look to the present with gratitude: "I pray for them".
They discuss the motivation behind their actions, why things went well, and what needs to happen to move forward in the work. They give credit where credit is due: Heavenly Father for the purification, God's children for their faith.
He prays, "Father, I pray not for the world, but for those whom thou hast given me out of the world, because of their faith..."
Discussing the matters of the heart, the motivations, the objectives one has with the Father has a multitude of benefits.
The Son is on the search for those who are in the world but not of the world. And in this search, He prays. He prays to find the requirements necessary for glorification: He prays,
"that they may be purified in me, that I may be in them as thou, Father, art in me, that we may be one, that I may be glorified in them."
That's the goal. Discussing goals together, and how to get there. The goal to become united eternally.
How does the pattern of the Lord's prayers apply to me in my career pursuits?
"Father, I thank Thee that thou has given me opportunities to grow and connect..." where I thank the Father for His endorsement of the paths I have chosen, or rather, the signs He has given me that I am on the right path.
"...because of my faith and faith of those who believe in me, I am where I am now." where I give credit where credit is due, recognizing my blessings and how I got where I am now. I thank those who have been examples for me, and those fellow students and careerists who have travelled with me.
"Father, I strive to avoid distractions and evil influences that would bring me down, such as friends who invite me to go drinking, or the temptation to connect with friends through dedicated video gaming. I thank Thee for Thy teachings in such things, and for the guidance of the Spirit in helping me recognize such temptations." where I am grateful for the Lord's teachings and the guidance of His Spirit, recognizing the role of the Lord, His teachings, and the Spirit in my life. I discuss with Heavenly Father what it means to be in the world but not of the world.
"That I may one day raise a family unto Thee as a righteous priesthood holder is my goal, dear Father. That I may be well enough off that I might be able to dedicate my heart and soul to building the kingdom of God, without worry of finances. That I might provide for my family and raise my little ones unto Thee." That's the goal. That I might unite myself and my family with the Godhead eternally.
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