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Free from Performance-Based Living
But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power
is from God and not from us. (2 Cor. 4:7)
Gracious and loving Father, it feels so good to be done with"doing more and trying harder." It's so liberating to know that far from denying and despising my limitations, the gospel actually calls me to accept them. Take this "jar of clay" and release the aroma of grace through me today-in all of my relationships and everywhere you send me. I'm done with trusting in my "grit"; I will rely on your grace for the power I need to live and love to your glory.
Each time he said, "My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness." So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me. (2 Cor. 12:9 NLT)
Lord Jesus, if your power works best in my weakness, then I gladly humble myself before you today, with palms up in praise and surrender. You are my righteousness and sufficiency; my help and my hope; my life and my freedom.
Work in me and through me to your glory today. Free me from any need to be noticed and appreciated. I love being loved by you and living as a conduit of your life-giving grace. Amen
(from Every Season Prayers by Scotty Smith)
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a prayer when hope seems lost
Dear God
I come before you today, seeking hope in the midst of my circumstances.
I look to you for help even as hope fades and my life grows hard.
Replace my distress with peace, and strengthen me in my weakness.
Today I place my trust in you, your grace and your mercy.
Bless me with the confidence that comes from knowing you.
Help me to know your better and to understand your ways more.
In you I will hope. In you I will rejoice. It is you I love.
I commit myself, and my ways, to you afresh.
Amen.
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What are things we need to pray for?
Question 184
For what things are we to pray?
We are to pray for all things tending to the glory of God, (Matt. 6:9) the welfare of the church, (Ps. 51:18, Ps. 122:6) our own (Matt. 7:11) or others, good; (Ps. 125:4) but not for any thing that is unlawful. (1 John 5:14)
The Westminster Larger Catechism: With Scripture Proofs. 1996. Oak Harbor, WA:
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Matthew 6:9 (ESV)
9 Pray then like this: “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name.
Psalm 122:6 (ESV)
6 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem! “May they be secure who love you!
Matthew 7:11 (ESV)
11 If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask him!
Psalm 125:4 (ESV)
4 Do good, O LORD, to those who are good, and to those who are upright in their hearts!
1 John 5:14 (ESV)
14 And this is the confidence that we have toward him, that if we ask anything according to his will he hears us.
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Savior and LORD
Oh LORD, help us today to dig deep into the WORD and have a true ENCOUNTER with You. Help us to desire and yearn for an experience that will REVEAL the TRUTH of who You are in our lives and then totally transform who we are. May we know You as Savior and LORD. And may we always desire to GLORIFY You with all that is within us…
a prayer for when the season changes
God of all Seasons,
Thank you for the beauty and lessons of the past season.
As I sense a shift into a new season, I pray for wisdom and understanding.
Help me to recognize it and to embrace your purposes in it.
For this next chapter in my life, bless me with spiritual vision.
Help me to let go of what is ending and to embrace what is beginning.
With faith and courage I pray in your name.
Amen
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a prayer for endurance
Dear Father,
I am weary and worn out these days.
I ask for your strength to press on and to not give up.
When the path ahead seems hard and unclear give me the will to endure.
Help me to find the courage to keep moving forward.
Guide me, step by step, as I trust in your Spirit to lead me.
Fill me afresh, renew my spirit, and give me the power I need.
Bless me with resilience to face whatever challenges come my way.
In Jesus' name, Amen
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a prayer to live free
Dear God,You created each of us to be free.Free from the shackles of discrimination, fear and repression.Free from cages of persecution, bias and assumption.Free to live our best and most loving lives in peace and in joy.We pray for all humans to live in freedom.
That we might be free in spirit, in soul and in body.Amen.
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Praying with power by praying based on the promises of God
Lord, help me to learn to pray with power by focusing on Your promises in the Bible.
Give me the faith to believe as I pray.
Give me the diligence to study Your Word and understand Your promises.
I ask this in Christ's Name
Amen
Some promises to consider
God promises that all things will work out for good for His children (Romans 8:28). He has a plan that we may not be able to fully comprehend yet.
God promises that He will comfort us in our trials (2 Corinthians 1:3-4). He has a plan, and one day our difficult experiences will be a source of comfort to others because we will experience His comfort.
God promises us every spiritual blessing in Christ (Ephesians 1:3). Our inheritance is reserved for us (1 Peter 1:4).
God promises to finish the work He started in us (Philippians 1:6). We may not see the full results now, but we will in time
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a lament for the evil in the world
Holy and righteous God,
Don't you see? Don't you care, Lord? Fools revile you, daring you to take action. Evil people flaunt their excesses, without conscience or concern. It grieves us; it angers us. It seems that the vulnerable are rarely shown mercy.
When will it end, Lord? When will the day of justice come?
We don't question your power; just your timetable. We don't question your plan; just its execution. Our hope is in you, Lord. There is no other God.
So until the day you put all things right, Lord, pour out your Spirit upon your people. Grant leaders wisdom, children comfort, and your church courage. Whether by our living or by our dying, we want to honor you.
When we're tempted to repay evil for evil, harm for harm, or hatred for hatred, grant us grace and restraint, O Lord.
When fears loom and doubts increase, show us Jesus' empty tomb and your occupied throne. You alone, O God, are worthy.
We praise, bless, and adore you, in Jesus' name.
Amen.
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a prayer for inspiration
Creator God,
I pray for inspiration to flow through me and touch those close to me.
Open my mind to new ideas and guide my hands to create beautiful things.
Help me to use my gifts to serve others and to reflect your love in the world.
Fill me with your wisdom and creativity, and guide me in all that I do.
In Jesus' name, Amen
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a prayer for guidance
Dear Lord,
I come to you asking for guidance.
I feel overwhelmed, and I need your help.
Open my eyes and heart to the direction you want me to take.
Help me to make wise decisions that will lead me closer to you..
Give me the courage to persevere when times are difficult.
Lead me with your truth and love.
Help me to live a life that brings honor to your name.
Thank you for your grace and mercy.
Amen
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Help me pray for those in authority in my nation
Help me pray for those in authority in my nation.
Help me to honour You by praying for them whether I like them or not, wherther I agree or disagree with them, whether I voted or did not vote for them.
Help me to pray for my nation's president, or prime minister.
Help me to pray for my state or province's governer.
Help me to pray for my city's mayor and councillors.
Help me to pray that they make wise and godly decisions that honour You, and that we may be free to love a peacefuland quiet life, dignified in every way.
Help me to pray for their health and protection.
Help me to pray that they may come to have a personal relationship with You, Lord Jesus.
Help me to pray for those in authority in my nation.
In Your Name, Jesus
Amen
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Broken pieces
LORD, we are so grateful that we can lay all the broken pieces of our lives at Your feet. We are ever so thankful for Your MERCY and Your GRACE. We are so overwhelmed at the ministry of Your SPIRIT to our hearts…
Help us to release ourselves into Your hands and allow Your Presence to permeate DEEP into our souls and restore us back to wholeness…
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