Today We Pray - March 23, 2017

Dear Lord, thank You for always being there for me. I know with certainty there were times when You carried me, Lord. When it was through Your strength I got through the dark times in my life.

Grant me the grace to be patient and vigilant in watching, waiting, and listening attentively, so that I won't miss Christ when he comes knocking at my door. Descend plentifully into my heart. Enlighten the dark corners of this neglected dwelling and scatter there Thy cheerful beams.

Let me not forget my prayers as I go out into the world. Holy Spirit, be with me, and let me praise You and remember You in my every action and thought, for the entire day long. In Christ's name, I ask this.

Amen.

Today We Pray - March 22, 2017

Dear God, as You gave us the sun to lighten our days, so You have given us Your Word to lighten our minds and our souls. I pray that You will pour out on me Your Spirit as I pray today, that my heart and mind may be opened to Your Word. And, that I may learn and accept Your will for my life.

Shine within my heart, loving God, the pure light of Your divine knowledge. Open the eyes of my mind and the ears of my heart to receive Your Word, this day and always. Grant me the grace to be patient and vigilant in watching, waiting, and listening attentively, so that I won't miss Christ when he comes knocking at my door.

Remove whatever hinders me from receiving the gifts which the Savior brings — Joy, Peace, Justice, Mercy, and Love. And, let me always remember that these are gifts that are only received by giving. Let me remember, during this season and throughout the year, the downtrodden, the oppressed, the outcast, the prisoner, the weak, and the defenseless, with my prayers and with my substance.

Amen

Today We Pray - March 21, 2017

Heavenly Father, I am grateful that although I cannot comprehend You, I can know You. Remind me that even though You and Your ways might be beyond me, I can always count on Your love for me and Your presence with me. You are indeed worthy of our worship, God.

Thank You, Lord, for the privilege of coming to You as my Father. You know my needs before I even ask. Thank You that You will never turn me away.

Help me to pursue a life that is pleasing to You and honors Your name. Let me not conform to the pattern of this world, renew my mind to pursue godly things, so that I can honor and glorify Your Name in everything that I do.


Amen.

Today We Pray - March 20, 2017

Dear Lord help me to remember that You gave me life. Thank you for the gift of life. Teach me to slow down, to be still and enjoy the pleasures created for me.

Thank You, Lord, for the gift of encouragement. May we encourage others as they have encouraged us. Continue to make us a channel of blessing to the people around us.

We praise You, O Lord—with words, with song, and with our lives. We offer You our hearts in response to Your great power, loving provision, and constant care. Make us perfect in every good work to do Your will, working in us that which is well pleasing in Your sight; through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever.

Amen

Today We Pray - March 19, 2017

Dear Lord, we love You so much. I come to You this morning to ask your blessing on myself and all those in the world who wait for You. Let us always have complete confidence in Your return.

We want our words and our lives to be a witness of Your goodness and grace. Please use us in ways we never thought possible. Let us be a witness of Your Holy Word to the ends of the earth.

We are like children waiting for their presents, sometimes. Help us not to be impatient, Lord Christ, but to wait as you have told us, showing the fruits of the spirit in every thought and work. Help us to put our trust in You, always.

Amen

Today We Pray - March 18, 2017

Dear God, the heavens are telling of Your glory and the wonders of Your love. Yet, as clouds will cover your sky in gloom, as the ceilings of men's buildings hide the sky from my sight, so the cares of this existence block your majesty from my mind. You are our peace and to You we ascribe glory.

Grant peace to Your servants. Implant in them the fear of You and confirm in them love one for another. Extinguish every dispute and banish all temptations to disagreement.

I pray for Your peace and Your mercy in the midst of the great suffering that people are now inflicting on each other. I look with hope to the day when my knowledge of Your glory will never be hidden by the concerns of the world. Hear us and have mercy on us.

Amen

Today We Pray - March 17, 2017

Dear God, I have tasted Your goodness and it has satisfied me, yet it has made me thirst for even more. I am so painfully aware of my need for even more grace than I now enjoy; and even when I do not want more, I am ashamed of my lack of desire. I want You completely, mighty God, and I want to want You even more than I do.

Fill me with longing for you; make me even thirstier. Show me your glory, I pray, so that I may know you always better and better, growing in my faith and love. From your infinite mercy, begin a new work of love within me this moment.

Let the whole earth also worship You. Let all nations obey You, all tongues confess and bless you. And, men and women everywhere love You and serve You in peace.


Amen