A Dry and Thirsty Place

Psalm 63:1 (NLT)
    O God, you are my God; I earnestly search for you. My soul thirsts for you; my whole body longs for you in this parched and weary land where there is no water.

Father, our nation is spiritually parched like a desert devoid of rain and cracked with dryness of the soul. We desperately need the showers of your mercy to soften the hardness of our hearts. We need the irrigation of your grace to restore the spiritual vitality on which this nation was founded. I pray that we will have the common sense to understand our spiritual dehydration, the spiritual sensitivity to feel the guilt of our sin and the intelligence to repent according to 2 Chronicles 7:14 (NLT) “Then if my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and restore their land.”

Father I pray that this verse will become our promise fulfilled: “For I will pour out water to quench your thirst and to irrigate your parched fields. And I will pour out my Spirit on your descendants, and my blessing on your children.” Isaiah 44:3 (NLT)

Through Jesus Name we ask this urgent request!

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Prayer for the unkind

Father,
You remain forever with the faithful
Help us live in your presence
Help us be a river of joy
And a stream of peace
To people around us
Especially to those who are unkind
Those who malign others
May your holy presence be near them
That they will sense your goodness
And be drawn to you
May they be changed
To be gracious and benevolent
May they be drawn to you
And receive your gift of love and forgiveness

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Presidential Election Prayer

In this season of presidential elections we ask you Father for:

• Wisdom to know which person would make the best leader for our nation;
• A revealing of hearts that we might discern the presence of humility in each candidate;
• The ability to regard the conditions of our neighbors as more important than our own;
• Insight to see past what is today and what might be tomorrow;
• A sense of unity with others even though they vote differently than we vote.

Above all Lord we pray that your kingdom would come and your will be done in this election season.

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The Love of God

Father,

Help us know and remember your love. Help us to remember it even in the dark times of our lives. Help us to turn to You in these dark times. And if we doubt that love, help us to remember the Cross. For it is there we remember Your love for us. Help us to cling to that love and not spurn it.

In Jesus' Name,
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PRAYING SCRIPTURE

Galatians 5:22,23 "The fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self control.  Against such things there is no law."



Oh Lord, it's so hard to manage and master our emotions.  The thing that trips us up is not our actions, but our reactions letting our emotions take control instead of self control.  Lord all of us want the loving characteristics in these verses.  We would love to be more loving, patient and kind, but our reactions often catch us off guard and we display just the opposite.  Anger, anxiety, frustration, etc. 

Father, today give us a spirit of resolve that we will practice love, practice joy, practice peace and patience.  You have given us everything we need in Your Word and through the Holy Spirit living in us to accomplish this.

You have given us the key......You are the Vine, we are the branches....if we remain in You and You remain in us...the fruit of the Spirt will be the benefit and it will bless and nourish us and those around us.  Thank You for being our Source.   I love You.  Amen.

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A Time for Joy!!!

Psalm 135:3 (NLT)
   Praise the LORD, for the LORD is good; celebrate his lovely name with music.

Well Father, I celebrate your goodness in giving me such a wonderful and loving wife. This week end we will celebrate her 75^th birthday. A life overflowing with love for you, her family and friends. She is your creation, your gift to us and such a blessing. So, thank you Father that we have the joy of your grace in celebrating Wanda’s life. She is certainly a manifestation of your goodness to us and we sing your praise and our appreciation of her with great joy.

In the Name of Him, through whom every good gift comes. Amen!

James 1:17 (NIV)

    “Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights….”

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A Prayer for Caregivers

Today, my heart goes out to the caregivers, of the elderly, of the sick. They live in fragile worlds, and yet they go on with strength and love. May the Lord bless them as they continue in their work of bringing care, help and comfort to the people who needs them.

Jesus said, "Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light."
~ Matthew 11:28-30

Our Father who love us so immeasurably
You are the Healer of souls
You are the Comforter of the weary
We abide in You your presence consoles
Help those who care for others
You are with them in their journey
Ease their anxiety and fears
Show them your grace and mercy
Surround them with love
Engulf them with strength
Uphold them as they uphold the others
Keep them strong yet gentle
For your love is patience
Your love is kind
It bears all things, endures all things
Your love never ends
Your peace you bestow them
Keeps them still at all times and in every way
And there you guard their hearts
And keep their minds in you, Lord Jesus

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The deafening sound of silence

Do you ever feel like God is silent in your life?

We mistake the silence for absence and we lose heart.

Even though there are times when the silence is deafening, it serves to speak volumes to our weary spirits and tired souls.  See, we think that in the silence, God isn’t listening. We think that in the stillness, He isn’t responding.  But the truth is just because there is no audible response from Him, it doesn’t mean that there is nothing to hear. The sound of silence is beautiful if we see it from a different perspective.

In God’s silence, we hear the call to become more fervent seekers of Him. In the silence,  we feel the urge to dig deeperinto His Word and search more feverishly for what He is trying to impart to our spirits. In the gorgeous cacophony of the “loud” silence, we are compelled to ponder. To desire. To listen. To expect......

In His silence,  He speaks!

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For Those Suffering Illness

Having gone through chemotherapy with my wife and now going through it myself has made me more sensitive to what other people facing illness are going through.

Father,

I pray for those who are facing serious illness. I pray they may turn to You and trust in You for comfort and strength. I pray that You may give them healing and peace. I pray this, not only for the sufferers, but for the family and friends that surround them. I pray that You may be real to them and that they may come to You in their time of need.

In Jesus' Name,
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Prayer for Caregivers

Father, lift up those who are burdened with the care of a loved one. Grant them strength to handle the sleepless nights, the long days, the stress of not knowing what each day will bring. Give them grace that they may extend grace. Increase their patience and help them to love well. Remind them that their loved one is in your hands and help them to trust your heart when they can't trace your hand. Make them a blessing. Amen

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PRAYING SCRIPTURE

Ephesians 1:17-18  "I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Fathetr, may give you the Spirit of Wisdom and revelation, so that you man know Him better.  I pray also the the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which He has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints and his incomparably great power for us who believe."



Dear Heavenly Father,  Paul prayed fervently for the people in the church at Ephesus, and this is our prayer today.  Oh God give us the Spirit of Wisdom and revelation so that we can know You better.  Knowledge about You is wonderful, but knowing You personally and intimately is beyond wonderful and the wisdom you give us the the revelation to understand your Word.   Father, the power that raised Jesus Christ from the dead, is the same power You have giving by by the Holy Spirit.  Help us to study Your Word, and obey it, so you can demonstrate your power in our lives, and that it will bring honor and glory to your Holy Name.  I love You. Amen.

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Walking in the Truth

3 John 1:3-4 (NIV)
     I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.

Father since the Apostle John had no greater joy, concerning his children in the faith, how much more it is for You when we, your children, walk in the truth. So I pray that today, by your grace and strength, we will bring overflowing joy to your heart by walking in Your Truth.

It is your truth that saves us, your truth that protects us, and your truth that guides us in the paths of right living. Father, you have blessed us with so much, may we be a blessing to you today. In the name of Him who is Truth.

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For those who are in need

Father,

Your love is as wide as the oceans
As deep as the sea
And as tall as the heavens.
May your spirit rise like a mightly wave and come and restore those who are ill.

You are the water of life,
You are a fresh spring,
You are healing rain
To all those who are in need.
Come Lord!

Amen

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