Prayer: The Discipline of Prayer

Ah, Lord God, may I learn to be an intercessor, one who is able to combine the study of Scripture with the discipline of prayer so that I may know Your attributes, cling to Your promises and gain Your view of current situations. May I read with a pure heart, a good conscience, and a sincere faith. Grant a listening ear, a receptive heart and a spirit that turns to You quickly in any and all situations. Let it be shown that You are with us, O Lord, and have not turned Your face from us. Accomplish Your purposes in and through us. Amen (2 Chronicles 31.5; Jeremiah 28.7; 3 Maccabees 6.15; 1 Timothy 1.5)

Prayer: Mercy & Grace Outpoured

O Lord God, may I not be stiff-necked and rebellious, going my own way, handling things in my own strength. I return to You, O merciful God, and find Your mercy and grace outpoured on my kindred and children. Turn Your attention toward us, O great and merciful God. We thank You and praise You for Your love and the steadfast love of Christ. Fill us, O God, with Your perfect peace. Fill our hearts with joy and our lips with thankfulness. Amen (2 Chronicles 30.8-9; Jeremiah 27.22; 3 Maccabees 5.13; 2 Peter 2.9)

Prayer: Surprise Visits from the Lord

Ah, Lord Jesus, may I keep myself mentally and spiritually alert and be ready for Your surprise visits, expecting You at every turn. May I set my heart on what You want and may I think along Your line. May I be willing to live a life apart with You, seeing all my circumstances through Your eyes. Fill me with Your Word and pour out Your grace upon me so I may be strengthened in every good work and word. Amen (Luke 12.40; 2 Chronicles 29.10; Jeremiah 26.s, 13, 15; 3 Maccabees 4.21; 2 Thessalonians 2.16-17)

Prayer: Let Your Mercies Overtake Us

Lord God, I set my heart to seek You. May I be known as one who belongs to You wholeheartedly. May I not quench Your Spirit, O Lord. Wipe away our sins and disperse our errors, and reveal Your mercy at this hour. Speedily let Your mercies overtake us and put praises in the mouth of those who are downcast and broken in Spirit, and give us peace. May we rejoice in You always and pray without ceasing, giving thanks in all circumstances realizing that this is Your will, O God, in Christ Jesus, knowing that You will fulfill in us all that You have planned. Thank You for being a God who is near us and hears our prayers. Amen (2 Chronicles 26.5; Jeremiah 24.7; 3 Maccabees 2.19-20; 1 Thessalonians 5.18,19,23-24)

Prayer: Standing in God's Council

Lord God, You have many things You long to show me through Your Spirit and Your Word and through Christ who strengthens me. May I learn to rest in You, quiet myself in Your love, be filled with Your grace, love and power -- and then be ready to go forward and act; confident that I have gained Your council, Your love and leading, ready to work, behaving properly, dependent on no one but You. Amen (Philippians 4.13; 2 Chronicles 25.8,9; Jeremiah 23.18; 1 Thessalonians 4.11-12)

Delayed Postings...

I just received word that my mother is experiencing increased heart difficulties, so am going to be on the road for the next few days as I drive to their home and then to Spokane, Washington, to be with her and my father during surgery. Postings may be a bit behind for the next few days...thanks for your prayers! sm

Prayer: Guide Me With Thine Eye

Purify my heart, O God, so I may see You. Instruct me and teach me in the way I should go as I sit before Your Word listening with my whole heart. I grant Your Spirit free reign not only in my heart but in all my life.

You tell me I am Your temple; may I purify the outer courts as well as the inner sanctuary. Guide me with Your eye, O Lord, in all my interactions and dealings. Direct my way to those whom You would have me meet and may they clearly see that I am Yours. Amen (Matthew 5.8; Psalm 32.8; 1 Thessalonians 3.11)