Jesus said, “For where two or three have gathered together in my name, I am there in their midst.”  Matthew 18:20 NASB

Shall we pray…
Ephesians 2:8-9 (paraphrased prayer)

  Your word, Oh LORD, says “For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God.”

  Thank You for your favor and benevolence in my behalf.  Only by faith in Your Son am I given Your great gift of being saved for eternity.

  Your gift is not a result of anything I can or may do, if this were so, I could boast about how good I am.  I cannot do that!  It is Your gift of favor because by faith that Jesus is my Savior.  I asked Him to be my Savior, and He is! By Your grace and favor.

  How can I not be thankful to You for such a great gift?
In the name of Jesus, Amen.