Saturday, December 6, 2008

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

Friday, December 5, 2008

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

Thursday, December 4, 2008

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

Wednesday, December 3, 2008

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

Tuesday, December 2, 2008

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

Monday, December 1, 2008

Prayer Poem: Indignant

An ointment poured forth
Hidden agenda revealed
Betrayal exposed

Matthew 26.6-16