Monthly Archives: February 2020

Day by day, O dear Lord, three things I pray: to see thee more clearly, love thee more dearly, follow thee more nearly, day by day. Richard of Chichester (1197 – 1253) #onprayer

“In this manner, therefore, pray: Beloved Father, who fills all realms,may You be honoured in me.Let Your divine rule come now.Let Your will come true in all the universe,in the heavens, and on earth. Give us all that we need … Continue reading →

I just love the visual of this moment (Hezekiah hustling immediately to the Temple), and especially the prayer. It’s circa 700 BC. Sennacherib, King of Assyria, has laid siege to several Judean cities including Jerusalem. He sends a letter of … Continue reading →

For all I should have thought, and have not thought; for all I should have said, and have not said; for all that I should have done, and have not done; I ask forgiveness Lord. And all God’s people agreed … Continue reading →

“A man prayed, and at first he thought that prayer was talking. But he became more and more quiet until in the end he realized that prayer was listening.” Soren Kierkegaard (1813 – 1855) Prayer is a two way street. … Continue reading →

Stuck for a prayer of thanksgiving? Not sure how to pray for a specific someone or situation? God’s word never returns void. Here are some examples of prayers of thanksgiving and intercession modeled on God’s word. God’s Word: Give thanks … Continue reading →

Only ask, and I will give you the nations as your inheritance, the whole earth as your possession. Psalm 2:8 Reverend E. M. Bounds wrote nine books on the subject of prayer. Open any one of them to any page, … Continue reading →

You are God. You are God. Of all else I’m letting go. Have mercy on me, O God,because of your unfailing love.Because of your great compassion,blot out the stain of my sins.Wash me clean from my guilt.Purify me from my … Continue reading →

The Bible is a letter God has sent to us; prayer is a letter we send to Him. Matthew Henry #onprayer

The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; Lamentations 3:22-23 ESV Father, I accept again Your gift of saving grace and acknowledge that I am a hopeless sinner … Continue reading →