What or how should I pray? There are many passages concerning prayer in the Bible and there is a time and a place for everything. The Bible says that we ought to shut the door and pray in secret, not do it like the Pharisees so people can admire how holy we are. They got their reward, but the Father who sees in secret rewards those that don’t do it for show. There are passages that say that where 2 or 3 are gathered in my name, there I will be and God will listen. The disciples also asked to be taught how to pray and sometimes we need models so if anyone would like, below are some words the Holy Spirit led me to pray and you can join me in prayer if you like. If you’re not a believer, then just read and consider them nice wishes though I do hope you’ll eventually come to the Lord one day. God is real.
While I normally keep prayers to myself (in my head or journal), a prayer sort of took shape as I was working on the forgiveness blog post that you may or may not be interested in reading or praying. I never liked being the center of attention, am more of an introvert, and definitely am not holy or worthy, so I am VERY happy to pray in privacy. However, not everyone is comfortable praying, especially relatively new believers. Many don’t feel like they know what to say or what to pray for, which is like me a lot of the time. So don’t expect this to be a frequent occurrence, but if you are a Christian and agree with the words, please feel free to join me in praying: Father, let us never forget to keep You at the forefront of everything we say and do. You who reveal all will judge our every word and action. Let us glorify You through our weaknesses so that the world sees Your strength. Who are we that You call us imperfect people to serve You? We’re nobody, full of flaws, and yet You see past all of that. Especially in our fallen world full of deceivers, let us not be stumbling blocks for the watching world, but instead help us shine Your light. Don’t let us quench or grieve the Holy Spirit, but help us to be the living temples You deserve. God, forgive all our blunders, mistakes, and ungodly behavior when You want us to love and be holy as You are. Help us to be real with each other and hold one another accountable, lovingly correcting each other with your Word. Please keep slowly molding myself and others to be better followers of You, continually reminding us of Your Word and higher ways. Keep pushing us even when we cross our arms and resist Your guidance. Please keep being patient with us until we truly GET it. If anyone reading this struggles with bitterness or unforgiveness in their own lives, please help them humbly bring their burdens to You and watch as You help them forgive the people and things that life throws at them. You know the challenges each of us face. Help us be Your hands and feet and be there for each other when the world tries to distract us with its worries or enticements. Please inspire more people to truly live for You and please give us the courage to complete Your will through us when we choose to follow You. All this I pray in Jesus’ name, Amen. Comments are closed.
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