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Prayer: At An Acceptable Time

But as for me

My prayer is to You, O God

At an acceptable time, O God

In the abundance of Your steadfast love

Answer me in Your saving faithfulness

Deliver me from sinking in the mire

Deliver me from the deep waters

Let not the floods sweep over me

Let not the deep swallow me up or close its mouth over me

Reproaches have broken my heart so that I am in despair

At an acceptable time, O God

In the abundance of Your steadfast love

Answer me in Your saving faithfulness

Exalt that which is low and bring low that which is exalted

Soften hearts and let division cease

May things not remain as they are

At an acceptable time, O God

In the abundance of Your steadfast love

Answer me in Your saving faithfulness

Psalm 69.13-15, 20; Ezekiel 21.26; Mark 3. 5, 25

Prayer: New Wineskins

May I put off my prison garments and come and dine regularly at Your table.

You have settled me in a home and led me out to prosperity.

Blessed are You, O Lord my King, for daily bearing me up.

Grant fresh wineskins so You may fill me with new wine.

Refresh me and fill me with Your Spirit, O Immanuel

2 Kings 25.29-30; Psalm 68.6,19; Mark 2.22

Prayer: Gracious

O Lord God, be gracious to me

Bless me

Make Your Way shine upon me

That Your way may be known on the earth

Your saving power among all nations

May I be willing to go out to desolate places

And bring people in from every quarter

To Your gracious Presence

Psalm 67.1-2; Mark 1.45

Prayer: Abundant Thanks

Lord God, thank You for always going before me

Thank You for bringing me out to a place of abundance

Create in me a new heart and spirit, O God

Psalm 66.12; Ezekiel 18.31; Matthew 28.7

Prayer Poem: Veil

Torn top to bottom
Access is granted to all
With penitant heart

2 Kings 22.19; Psalm 65.2-3; Ezekiel 17.24; Matthew 27.51

Prayer Poem: Indignant

An ointment poured forth
Hidden agenda revealed
Betrayal exposed

Matthew 26.6-16

Prayer Poem: Remember

Lord, remember me...

I have heard Your prayer, beloved...

Behold, you are healed

My soul thirsts for You

In a dry and thirsty land

My heart and my flesh fail

Satisfy my soul

I take shelter in Your wings

Sing for joy, my soul

You have been faithful

Well done, good and faithful one

Come, enter My joy

2 Kings 20.3-5; Psalm 63.1, 5-8; Matthew 25.21

Prayer: Faithful & Wise Servant

Bring to pass that which You determined long ago

May I take root downward so I may bear fruit upward

For You alone, O God, my soul waits in silence

You only are my Rock, my Fortress, my Salvation

I shall not be greatly shaken

Incline Your ear, O Lord, and hear

Open Your eyes, O Lord, and see

A faithful and wise servant

This, O Lord, I long to be

2 Kings 19.15-16, 25, 30; Psalm 62.1-2; Matthew 24.45

Prayer Poem: Do Not Neglect

Trust in the Lord God

Live up to your heritage

Fear God's holy Name

Practice what you preach

Become a servant of all

Do not exalt self

These you ought to do

Justice, mercy, faithfulness

Do not neglect them

2 Kings 18.5; Psalm 61.1-5; Ezekiel 12.28; Matthew 23.3-11-12; 23

Prayer Poem: Take Heart

Heart of stone removed

A new Spirit placed within

Heart of flesh given

Love the Lord Your God

With all your heart, soul and mind

Love your neighbor, too

Ezekiel 11.19; Matthew 22.37-40

Prayer Poem: Songs of Love

In the dark morning

Sing for joy to God our Strength

Sing a song of Love

Psalm 59.16-17

Prayer Poem: Sighs

O Lord, have mercy

Start at Your Sanctuary

May Your people sigh

Open our eyes, Lord

We would see Jesus, the Christ

O Lord, have mercy

Ezekiel 9.4-6; Matthew 20.31-32

Prayer Poem: Shelter

My soul takes refuge

In the shelter of Your wings

Have mercy, O God

Fulfill Your purpose

In You do I take refuge

Forever content

2 Kings 14.10; Psalm 57.1-2; Matthew 20.26

Prayer Poem: Child-like

I am not afraid

Of what man can do to me

In God do I trust

A little child leads

And I enter His Kingdom

Singing His praises

Psalm 56.9-11; Matthew 18.3

Prayer Poem: Fly Away

With wings of a dove

I shall fly away and rest

Sheltered from the storm

Psalm 55.6-8

Prayer: Give Ear

O God, hear my prayer

Give ear to the words of my mouth

Grant wisdom

An ability to interpret the signs of the times correctly

Behold, You are my helper

Be the upholder of my life

Psalm 54.2,4; Matthew 16.3

Prayer Poem: The Feast

The Master's Table

The feast begins and crumbs fall

To mouths wide open

Psalm 53.21; Matthew 16.27

Prayer Poem: Muddy Waters

The waters muddied

By feet of selfish shepherds

Shoving out the weak

Scared and scattered lambs

Lost and without a shepherd

Confused and injured

Come, gentle Shepherd

Bring the scared and scattered home

Welcomed, blessed by God

Ezekiel 34; Matthew 25

Prayer: Treasured Possession

Early in the morning do I arise

So I may sit and hear Your Voice

I delight in Your Truth, in Your Treasure

Teach me wisdom in the secret heart

May I receive in my heart all the words that You speak

Open my ear to hear Your Voice

May I recognize the pressure of Your hand upon me

May I be a faithful scribe

Trained for the Kingdom of heaven

May I be master of my heavenly house even as I sojourn here below

May I bring out of my treasure which I have laid up

That which is required of the occasion, whether old or new

Each one a treasured possession

Psalm 51.6; Ezekiel 3.10, 14, 22; Matthew 13.52

Prayer: Thanks

Lord God, Show me how to order my way rightly

Thank You for being my God

Thank You for Your Word

Thank You for Your Spirit

Thank You for reminding me that all resources are Yours

Thank You for showing me Your salvation

Psalm 50.10-15, 23; Ezekiel 2.6-7; Matthew 12.30,33-37

Prayer: Rest to My Soul

O Lord, please open my eyes so I may see

Your Kingdom

Your Reality

Open my mouth to speak Your Wisdom

May the meditation of my heart be understanding

Place Your hand upon me

A Holy Presence

A Holy Pressure

A Holy Hush

A Yoke of Learning

That brings gentleness and lowliness of heart

Bring rest, O Lord, to my soul

2 Kings 6.17; Psalm 49.3; Ezekiel 1.1,3; Matthew 11.29-30

Prayer Conversation: Renewal

Restore...Renew...Pursue

Lose yourself in love of Me

Call to mind My steadfast love

Psalm 48.9; Lamentations 5.21; Matthew 10.39

Prayer Conversation: Take Heart

Take heart, daughter

All is well

Sing out with songs of joy

Clap your hands

All is well

2 Kings 4.23; Psalm 47.1; Matthew 9.22

Prayer: All Things Accomplished

Ah, Lord God, may people clearly see that Your Word is with me

And Your favor is with me

This is not a light thing for You, O Lord

You are my Refuge and Strength

My ever-present Help in time of trouble

Your steadfast love never ceases

Your mercies are new every morning

Great is Your faithfulness, O Lord

You are my Portion; I wait for You to take up my cause

O Lord, You are my Strength and my Redeemer

May I go out believing that You have accomplished all things for me

2 Kings 3.12, 18; Psalm 46.1-2; Lamentations 3.17, 21-26; 31-32; 37; 58-59 ; Matthew 9.8, 13, 17, 26

Prayer: Mastered

Lord God, I confess that I have been mastered at times by disappointments

May I be overmastered only by You and Your Spirit

May I love righteousness and hate wickedness

Anoint me with the oil of gladness above my companions

Clothe me in the very fragrance of Christ

I ask...

I seek...

I knock...

May I be like You

May I teach with Your authority

2 Kings 2.3; Psalm 46.7; Matthew 7.7-8, 29

Prayer Poem: You Know

Not in intellect

Nor in my strength do I trust

Neither can save me

Revive my spirit!

Heavenly Father, You know...

Bring Your comfort near

Psalm 44.6; Lamentations 1.16; Matthew 6.32

Prayer Poem: Clothed in Grace & Love

Lord, daily I come

To feast at my King's table

A prisoner set free

Satisfied by You

A regular allowance

Given by my King

Prisoner's garments

Deliberately set aside

Clothed in grace and love

I hunger and thirst

For Your righteousness, O Lord

Truly satisfied

Psalm 43.3; Jeremiah 52.33-34; Matthew 5.6

Prayer Poem: As The Deer

As for flowing streams

My soul thirst for You, O Lord

O Living Word, come

Let not my heart faint

I thirst for Living Water

My soul pants for You

Psalm 42.1-8; Jeremiah 5.15,46; Matthew 4.4

Prayer: Consider Well

Strengthen me by Your Spirit for the task ahead

May I consider well that to which You have called me

Grant me eyes to see and a heart to care for the weak

Your people are lost sheep

Led astray by false shepherds

Your fold has been forgotten

Many have been devoured

Come quickly, Lord Jesus

Be Thou the Guardian, the Good Shepherd of Your sheep

1 Kings 20.22; Psalm 41.1; Jeremiah 50.6-7

Prayer Poem: A New Song

Is wisdom no more?

Has prudent counsel perished?

Has wisdom vanished?

What are you doing?

Waiting patiently for You...

Hear my cry, O Lord!

Make my steps secure

Lift me out of miry clay

Set me on the Rock

Listen to my song

A song of praise to my God

Let many join in

And sing a new song

A song of praise to our God

Our trust is in You

1 Kings 19.13; Psalm 40.1-3; Jeremiah 49.7

Prayer Poem: No Not One

May I not be one

Who remains mute and silent

When I should speak truth

May I speak Your Truth

Rather than holding my Peace

Ignoring falsehood

1 Kings 18.7; 1 Kings 18. 36-37; Matthew 1.23

Prayer Poem: Fount of Every Blessing

Lord, I wait for You

Your plan was set long ago

Let Your river flow

Bring healing, O Lord

For You, O Lord, do I wait

Do as You have said

Release the river

That flows from the throne of God

The River of Life

Pure crystal water

Bring healing to the nations

O Fountain of Life

Spring up, O Fountain

The Word in Your mouth is Truth

Bring hope and healing

I Kings 17.9, 13, 24; Psalm 38.15; Revelation 22

Prayer Poem: Come...Make All Things New

Waiting patiently

Delighting myself in You

My heart's one Desire

Is to be holy

Exalted from the earth's dust

Reflecting Your Light

Psalm 37.4-7; Revelation 21.5

Prayer: How Precious

O Lord, how precious is Your steadfast love to me

May my heart be wholly true to You, O Lord

I feast on the abundance of Your house

I drink from the river of Your delights

With You is the fountain of Life

In Your Light I see light

Even in the midst of the darkest night

1 Kings 15.14; Psalm 36.7-9; Jeremiah 45.2, 5; Rev. 20.12

Prayer: Clarity

Ah, Lord God, grant a clear eye and a clear voice

May I speak faithfully that which You place on my heart

Even when it appears to be unbearable news

Only Your judgment is just and true

I Kings14.6; Jeremiah 44.22; Revelation 19.1-2, 7-8

Prayer Poem: Seek Peace & Pursue It

Jesus, You're our Peace,
Be near the brokenhearted;
The crushed in spirit.

Psalm 34.14,18

Prayer: A Turn of Affairs

O Lord, may Your counsel stand forever,

The plans of Your heart for all generations.

I know not how or what to pray...

My soul waits for You.

You alone are my Help and Shield;

My heart is glad in You.

I trust in Your holy Name.

Let Your steadfast love be upon us, O Lord,

Even as we hope in You.

1 Kings 12.15; Psalm 33.11, 20-22

Prayer: Instruct Me In the Way I Should Go

O Lord God, instruct me and teach me in the way I should go

Counsel me with Your eye ever upon me

I trust in You

Surround me with your steadfast love, O my Beloved

Psalm 32.8, 10

Prayer: My Times Are In Your Hands

You are my Rock and my Fortress

For Your Name's sake You lead me and guide me

I trust in You, my God and King

My times are in Your hands

Psalm 31.3, 14; Jeremiah 40.4

Prayer: In Your Favor is Life

O Lord God, in Your favor is life

I cried to You for help and You healed me

I sing praises to You

I give thanks to Your holy Name, YHVH

You have turned for me my mourning into dancing

You have loosed my sackcloth and clothed me with gladness

May my glory sing Your praise and not be silent

O Lord, my God, I will give thanks to You forever

May I rest in my labors

And may my deeds follow me

Psalm 30.2, 4, 11-12; Revelation 14.4, 13

Prayer: As Each Day Requires

O Lord God, Great in power and mighty in deed

Maintain the cause of Your servant and the cause of Your people, Israel

As each day requires

So all the people of the earth may know that You are the Lord God and there is no other

Grant strength to Your people

Bless Your people with peace

May we be obedient to Your voice

Grant endurance and faith to Your saints

I Kings 8.59-61; Psalm 29.11; Rev. 13.10

Prayer: My Strength & Shield

O Lord, You are my strength and shield

In You my heart trusts and I am helped

My heart exults

With song I give thanks to You

You are my strength

You are the saving refuge of Your anointed

O Lord, save

O Lord, bless Your heritage

O Lord, be my Shepherd and carry me forever

Psalm 28.7-9

Prayer: Hidden

O Lord, establish Your Word with me

Your face, O Lord, do I seek

I long to dwell in Your house and meditate in Your presence

O Lord, be gracious to me and answer me

Turn not away from this Your servant

I wait, O Lord, for You

Let my heart take courage in You

Hide me in the palm of Your hand

Let Your Kingdom come

Reign, O Lord, in me

I Kings 6.12; Psalm 27.4, 7-9, 14; Jeremiah 36.26; Revelation 11.15

Prayer: Open My Ear to Your Instruction

Thank You, O Lord, for giving me rest on every side

Redeem me and be gracious to me

Open my ear to receive instruction and to listen to Your Word

Psalm 26.11; Jeremiah 35.13

Prayer: Remember Steadfast Love

O Lord, grant wisdom and understanding beyond measure

Grant breadth of mind like the sand on the seashore

To You, O Lord, I lift up my soul

O my God, in You I trust

Let me not be put to shame

Let not my enemies exult over me

I wait for You, O my Lord and King

Make me to know Your paths

Teach me Your paths, O Lord

Lead me in Your truth and teach me

For You are the God of my salvation

For You, O Lord, I wait all day long

Remember Your mercy, O Lord and Your steadfast love, for they have been from of old

Pour them out liberally on this Your servant

1 Kings 4.29; Psalm 25.1-6

Prayer: Cataclysmic Change

Ah, Lord God, creator of heaven and earth and all who is in it

I call to You and ask of You

Grant Your servant an understanding mind

Grant the wisdom of God so that I may do justice

Tell me great and hidden things that I have not known

Bring health and healing

Bring abundance of prosperity and security

Lift up this prayer of Your servant with the smoke of the incense from Your altar

Create, O Lord of Hosts, cataclysmic change

1 Kings 3. 9, 11-12, 28; Psalm 24.1; Jeremiah 33.2-3, 6; Revelation 8.4

Prayer: Shepherd of My Soul

Ah, Lord God, Shepherd of my Soul

Lead me beside waters of rest and restore my soul

Make me strong for Your service

Teach me to walk in Your ways and Your statutes, in Your rules and Your testimonies

Make me to prosper in all that I do and wherever I turn

For You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and outstretched arm

Nothing is too difficult for You

O Great and mighty God, Lord of Hosts

You are great in counsel and mighty in deed

Your eyes are open to all

You sit on the throne and shelter me with Your presence

You are my Shepherd

Guide me to springs of Living Water and wipe away all tears

Psalm 23.2, Jeremiah 32.17-19, Revelation 7. 15-17

Prayer: Replenish My Languishing Soul

O Lord, thank You for loving me with an Everlasting Love

Thank You for Your continued faithfulness

Thank You for redeeming my soul out of every adversity

Thank You for turning my mourning into joy

Thank You for comforting me and giving me gladness for sorrow

Thank You for allowing me to feast on Your abundance and satisfying me with Your goodness

Thank You for rewarding me for my work

O Lord, satisfy my weary soul

Replenish my languishing soul

In the midst of the congregation I will give thanks and praise You

Psalm 22.22; Jeremiah 31.3,13-14, 16, 25

Prayer: Prayers & Incense

O Lord, I will not offer to You that which has cost me nothing.

I offer You my life.

Make me a source of blessing to others.

You make me glad with the joy of Your Presence.

I trust in You.

In the steadfast love of the Lord, I will not be moved.

Restore health to me, O Gracious Redeemer.

Heal all my wounds.

Let this prayer rise as incense before You.

May I become one of Your Kingdom of priests.

2 Samuel 24.24-25; Psalm 21.6-7; Revelation 5.8,10