Prayer as Active Asking Several days ago the small group which my family and I attend discussed the prayer-life of Jesus. After a lengthy conversation, several of us confessed our desire to spend more time in prayer—like Jesus. But one group member spoke for more than just herself when she said, “But honestly, I don’t [...]
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Prayer from Psalm 41: Sin Sick
I am sin sick LORD. The morning beckons me to wake but shame binds me to my bed. My stomach is in knots. My iniquity makes me ill. Those who hate me love how low I’ve fallen. Have mercy, LORD. Raise me from this bed. Resurrect me from this sin. Do this and I will jump up [...]
The Sermon on the Mount Prayer
Enable me, God, to be poor in spirit, mournful, meek, and hungry for righteousness. Empower me, Jesus, to be merciful, pure, peaceful, and willing to suffer for what is right. Energize me, Spirit, that I might do the good deeds that act as salt and light. Father, in my relationship with others make me the one [...]
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