Daily Prayer

FOR SUCH IS THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN

"I praise You because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful. I know that full well. My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place, when I was woven together in the depths of the earth. Your eyes saw my unformed body. All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be. How precious to me are Your thoughts, O God, how vast is the sum of them. Were I to count them they would out number the grains of sand. When I awake I am still with You." (Psalm 139:14-18)

Oh Father, with the heartbreaking news this week that there are those who would not only disregard human life through abortions, but cold heartedly talk about selling body parts of a little baby. Oh God, help these in our Country that has no regard for You or these precious little ones. Convict their hearts, turn their calloused minds to seek You. How Your heart must grieve that so many have turned from the plan you had for man. Have mercy on all of us. Amen

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Pilgrim Prayer

Father,

Help Your people to live in the light of eternity. Help us remember that we are pilgrims and sojourners here and this is not our ultimate home. But also help us to bring the light of that eternity to bear on the problems and needs of the people around us. Let us reach out to meet those needs. Help us to find the right balance of reaching out to the present world without simply being conformed to it. And help us to live for eternity without distancing ourselves from those who need our help around us.

In Jesus' Name,
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Refuge

Psalm 5:11-12 (NLT)
¹¹ But let all who take refuge in you rejoice; let them sing joyful praises forever. Spread your protection over them, that all who love your name may be filled with joy. ¹²For you bless the godly, O LORD; you surround them with your shield of love.

Father, in view of the violence that we witness, there are three words in this passage that draw my attention: refuge, protection, and shield. We see so many victims and so little justice. I am reminded of what Jesus said: “I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.”

John 16:33 (NLT)

Father I pray for those suffering that they will find refuge in your strength, protection in your power and the shield of love in your compassion. Though at times we are dismayed and disquieted by the trials we face, we take to heart your word to Paul: “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” 2 Corinthians 12:9 (NLT) Therefore Father “We are confident of all this because of our great trust in God through Christ.” 2 Corinthians 3:4 (NLT)

Father, help us to remember Psalm 91:14 (NLT)
The LORD says, “…. I will protect those who trust in my name.

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Inflame our hearts with your love!

O love eternal,
my soul needs and chooses you eternally!

Ah, come Holy Spirit,
and inflame our hearts with your love!

To love - or to die!
To die - and to love!
To die to all other love
in order to live in Jesus' love,
so that we may not die eternally.
But that we may live in your eternal love,

O Saviour of our souls,
we eternally sing,
"Live, Jesus!
Jesus, I love!
Live, Jesus, whom I love!
Jesus, I love,
Jesus who lives and reigns
forever and ever.

Amen

... prayer of Frances de Sales

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For Good Things

Sometimes we Christians can lose track of the many good things God has given us as part of His creation. We can think of nothing but avoiding over-indulgence or the wrong kind of indulgence.We can see God as some sort of cosmic killjoy who only wants to make us miserable. And this is not the case. Yes, we live in a fallen world where there is suffering and evil. But we need to keep that in perspective.

Father,

Thank You for the many good things You shower on us daily as part of Your creation. Help us to be grateful for the many innocent pleasures You have given us to enjoy. Help us to avoid misusing or abusing the things You have created. But also to enjoy them in appropriate ways in thanksgiving to You.

In Jesus' Name,
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Prayer For an Uncertain Future

Father, we face a great deal of uncertainty as your children. Help us to focus on the mission you have given us. Let us be agents of reconciliation and grace to a world in which they are sorely lacking. Help us to trust that you love us and that you are in control. Amen

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MORNING PRAYER

Dear Father, take this day's life into Thine own keeping. Control all my thoughts and feelings. Direct all my energies. Instruct my mind. Sustain my will.

Take my hands and make them skillful to serve Thee. Take my feet and make them swift to do Thy bidding. Take my eyes and keep them fixed upon Thine everlasting beauty. Take my mouth and make it eloquent in testimony to Thy love.

Make this day a day of obedience, a day of spiritual joy and peace. Make this day's work a little part of the work of the Kingdom of my Lord Christ, in whose name these my prayers are said. Amen.

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Morning Prayer from John Baillee ~A Diary of Private Prayer

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Godly Perspective

Galatians 5:22-23 (NLT)
But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,²³ gentleness, and self-control.

Thank you Father that through Your Spirit You have given us the knowledge, ability and strength to control ourselves in difficult situations. When we are tempted to do otherwise we can say with the Apostle Paul: ^“I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.” Philippians 4:13 (NLT)

Thank you Father for the peace and joy that comes from a godly perspective.

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All who had need

...and He received them and spoke to them

about the kingdom of God,

and healed those who had need of healing."

Luke 9:11

Oh, my friends, do you have need of healing?? If so, look at God's Word! Our Christ healed all who had a need! Never in the precious scriptures can you find a place that our LORD didn't heal someone who came forth in faith seeking to be healed. All our God desires of us is to come before Him believing. Trusting. Desiring. Seeking. According to His will, He will dispense healing to thine who believe that He can!

Dig deep into His Word and beging uncovering sweet treasures that will enlighten and encourage our hearts. We serve a mighty and powerful and loving God and He is our healer! Jehovah Rophe....

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For Right Patriotism

Father,

Help your people to love their country the way it should be loved. Not as some icon of perfection, but as a real, imperfect land that is our own. Help us to work to improve it, not denigrate it, even when it does things we may not agree with. May we work to bring it more in line with what You want it to be. And if the time comes when we must serve God rather man, let us do so in a firm but loving fashion.

In Jesus' Name,
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THE LORD'S PRAYER

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True Freedom

True Freedom originated with God, is revealed in Holy Scripture, incarnated in Christ, expressed in through Church, shared with the world, and enjoyed by all people and nations who embrace its values and honor its traditions. True freedom always implies responsibility which responds to the higher authority, God.

Genesis 2:16-17 (NLT)
But the LORD God warned him, “You may freely eat the fruit of every tree in the garden—¹⁷ except the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. If you eat its fruit, you are sure to die.”

Galatians 5:13 (NLT)
For you have been called to live in freedom, my brothers and sisters. But don’t use your freedom to satisfy your sinful nature. Instead, use your freedom to serve one another in love.

Father help us to express our gratitude for your gift of freedom by living in a way that honors you, demonstrates respect for all people, and values the sacrifice of Christ that makes freedom possible: “So if the Son sets you free, you are truly free.” John 8:36 (NLT)

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A prayer for peace in our communities ...

Gracious God,

We pray for peace in our communities this day.

We commit to you all who work for peace and an end to tensions,
And those who work to uphold law and justice.

We pray for an end to fear,
For comfort and support to those who suffer.

For calm in our streets and cities,
That people may go about their lives in safety and peace.

In your mercy, hear our prayers, now and always.

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... a prayer from The Church of England

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You are my refuge!

"But You are my strong refuge.

Let my mouth be filled with Your praise

and with Your glory all day."

(Psalm 71:7b,8)

What a beautiful prayer to our LORD! He indeed is our refuge. Our STRONG refuge. Run to His arms and let Him be everything we need. Our peace, our joy, our comfort, our rock and our strong tower. Let our mouths be filled with His Name and usher forth glory and praise to Him all the day! He is so worthy!!

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