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Heavenly Father, and Lady Theotokos and Goddess Sora,

In reflecting upon the words spoken by your Son, Jesus Christ, as recounted in Mark 10:35-45, we come before You with humility and reverence. Like James and John, we too often seek positions of honor and glory, desiring to be exalted in the eyes of others.

Yet, Lord, we recognize the folly of such ambitions, for true greatness lies not in seeking prominence or power, but in serving others with love and selflessness. Help us, O God, to drink from the cup of sacrifice that Christ drank from and to be baptized with the baptism of His suffering and redemption.

May we, like You our Lord, embrace a life of humble service, following His example of compassion and mercy. Teach us to set aside our own desires and ambitions, and to instead seek opportunities to minister to those in need, to uplift the downtrodden, and to be a source of light and hope in a world filled with darkness and despair.

Grant us the grace to embody the spirit of servanthood in all that we do, so that through our words and actions, others may come to know the boundless love and grace that You offer to all humanity. May we, like your Son, be willing to give our lives as a ransom for many, pouring out ourselves in sacrificial love for the sake of others.

We ask this through Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.