Prayers for the Church 8/11/24

Father, The seed of the Word will be sown as we gather and hear your Word preached and read. Prepare our hearts to receive it. Break up our hard hearts so the Devil will not come and snatch the Word away. Cause the Word to be deeply rooted in our hearts so persecution will not … Continue reading Prayers for the Church 8/11/24

Prayers for the Church In Preparation for Sunday 8-4-24

Father, You have not spared your Son but delivered him up for us all. You freely give your people all things in him. Strengthen us with your promise to provide all our needs according to your riches in glory in Christ. May we take advantage of your invitations and promises in Christ and draw near … Continue reading Prayers for the Church In Preparation for Sunday 8-4-24

God’s Provision for God’s Service

“Deal bountifully with your servant, that I may live and keep your word.” - Psalm 119:17 There are three thoughts that I would like to put before you. This is a prayer for God’s care and provision. This is a prayer from a servant to his Master. This is a prayer with God’s glory as … Continue reading God’s Provision for God’s Service

Prayers for the Church Gathering July 21, 2024

As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace: whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies—in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory … Continue reading Prayers for the Church Gathering July 21, 2024

You Atone for Our Transgressions

When iniquities prevail against me,you atone for our transgressions.Psalm 65:3 Father, We know what it is like to be overwhelmed with our iniquities and sins. This has been part of your gracious way to bring us into the Kingdom of your Beloved Son. By your Spirit, you gave us life, opened our blind eyes to … Continue reading You Atone for Our Transgressions

I Shall Dwell In the Lord’s House Forever – Praying Psalm 23:6

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow meall the days of my life,and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.- Psalm 23:6 Lord, great Shepherd of the sheep, You are good. Your goodness pursues us all our lives. You are merciful and gracious. Your mercy pursues us all our days. You have purchased … Continue reading I Shall Dwell In the Lord’s House Forever – Praying Psalm 23:6

Goodness and Mercy Will Pursue Me – Praying Psalm 23:6a

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow meall the days of my life,and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.- Psalm 23:6 “Lord Jesus, Your goodness pursues Your people. There is no way for us to outrun it. There is no way for us to exhaust it. You are infinitely good, and Your … Continue reading Goodness and Mercy Will Pursue Me – Praying Psalm 23:6a

My Cup Overflows – Praying Psalm 23:5b

You prepare a table before mein the presence of my enemies;you anoint my head with oil;my cup overflows.- Psalm 23:5 Lord, You have made our cups overflow. We have You as our Shepherd, and You are all that we need. You are our greatest blessing and joy. We are united to You. You are infinite, … Continue reading My Cup Overflows – Praying Psalm 23:5b