Thursday, May 7, 2009

A Prayer for Today: May 7, 2009

Heavenly Father,

You are the One and Only True God – the Alpha and the Omega. You alone are worthy to be praised. We know You are the One True God when we read the Scriptures. John 17:3 remind us: “…. this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent.”

May our focus ever be on eternal life and the path to eternal life which you paved for us through Jesus Christ. We praise You for the gift of eternal life.

Forgive us when we fail You, Lord. Forgive us when we become slack in sharing Your Word and gift of salvation with the lost around us. Prompt us and open our eyes and hearts to be ever prepared to share the Gospel with others. May we be “complete and thoroughly equipped for every good work” (2 Timothy 3:17) that might pose itself to us on our daily walks.

Hurting people surround us. As we minister to those who are hurting, may Your Hope flow through us. Many have lost jobs and are seeking employment. Provide for each person’s needs. Many have never heard the name of Jesus. May Your Name be exalted over all the earth. Many families are tortured and tormented by addictions. Break the chains that bind those who are struggling with these battles. Many are discouraged or distraught over life’s battles. Uplift their spirits and remind them that Satan is the instigator of strife and discouragement. Many are broken in their bodies. Pain and disease threaten their very lives. Heal each body in need of a divine touch.

Be our ever present help, Lord, as we seek to serve You, to honor You, to praise You, and to please You.

In Jesus’ Precious Name I pray. AMEN.

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