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Power in Prayer
Thursday, 25 October 2007
To Put Others First
Topic: Humility
To Put Others First
Father, I'm praying that (name one or more) and others in my circle of family and friends will have servant hearts...
May they desire to have servant hearts, considering others better than themselves, putting others' needs above their own. (Philippians 2:3–4)
May they imitate Christ, who became a servant, humbling Himself to become human just like us, living a life of obedience even to death. Jesus came not to be served but to serve and to give His life. (1 Thessalonians 1:6; Philippians 2:6–8; Matthew 20:28)
May they serve one another in love, always wholeheartedly as though they are serving the Lord Jesus, not men. May they use the spiritual gifts they've received to serve others with the strength You provide, so that in all things You may be praised. (Galatians 5:13b; Ephesians 6:7; 1 Peter 4:10, 11b)
May they always be eager to serve, treating others as they would want to be treated. (1 Peter 5:2b; Matthew 7:12)
Help them to live for others, asking, "How would I want to be treated in this and every situation?"—and responding just that way.
In Jesus' name, amen.
- Jim & Kaye Johns  source: "Prayers for the Moment: One-Minute Scripture Prayers" Copyright September 2006. Reprinted with permission of B&H Publishing Group | 
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Posted by kupaakani
at 1:45 AM HDT
Tuesday, 23 October 2007
Prayer for Autumn Days
Topic: Seasons
Prayer for Autumn Days
God of the seasons, there is a time for everything; there is a time for dying and a time for rising. We need courage to enter into the transformation process.
God of autumn, the trees are saying goodbye to their green, letting go of what has been. We, too, have our moments of surrender, with all their insecurity and risk. Help us to let go when we need to do so.
God of fallen leaves lying in colored patterns on the ground, our lives have their own patterns. As we see the patterns of our own growth, may we learn from them.
God of misty days and harvest moon nights, there is always the dimension of mystery and wonder in our lives. We always need to recognize your power-filled presence. May we gain strength from this.
God of harvest wagons and fields of ripened grain, many gifts of growth lie within the season of our surrender. We must wait for harvest in faith and hope. Grant us patience when we do not see the blessings.
God of geese going south for another season, your wisdom enables us to know what needs to be left behind and what needs to be carried into the future. We yearn for insight and vision.
God of flowers touched with frost and windows wearing white designs, may your love keep our hearts from growing cold in the empty seasons.
God of life, you believe in us, you enrich us, you entrust us with the freedom to choose life. For all this, we are grateful. - Author Unknown Appropriate for many faiths
Posted by kupaakani
at 11:32 PM HDT
Monday, 22 October 2007
Prayer for Strength After a Stroke
Topic: Health/Healing
Prayer for Strength After a Stroke
Have mercy, O loving God,
upon all who have suffered a stroke.
Remove the sudden fear that befalls them.
Endow them with courage in the struggle
to recover what has been lost.
Grant them strength and hope
to envision new days ahead
and a spirit of faith
to take the risk of living fully
once again.
Amen. - Vienna Cobb Anderson Appropriate for many faiths source: Adapted from "Prayers of Our Hearts" © 1991 Vienna Cobb Anderson. Reprinted with permission of the author.
Posted by kupaakani
at 7:30 AM HDT
Prayer for a Baptism
Topic: Baptism
Prayer for a Baptism
Almighty God, who by our baptism into the death and resurrection of thy Son Jesus Christ dost turn us from the old life of sin: Grant that we, being reborn to new life in him, may live in righteousness and holiness all our days; through the same thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. Christian source: Book of Common Prayer 1979
Posted by kupaakani
at 4:57 AM HDT
Saturday, 20 October 2007
Breakfast Prayer
Topic: Mealtime
Breakfast Prayer
Father, we thank thee for the night,
And for the pleasant morning light.
For rest and food and loving care,
And all that makes the day so fair.
Help us to do the thing we should,
To be to others kind and good,
In all we do, in all we say,
To grow more loving every day. - Rebecca J. Weston Appropriate for many faiths
Posted by kupaakani
at 5:01 AM HDT
Prayer Before a Meal
Topic: Mealtime
Prayer Before a Meal
On washing the hands before a meal:
Blessed are you O God, our Lord, King of the Universe, who has sanctified us with his commandments, and has commanded us about the washing of hands. Jewish source: Traditional
Posted by kupaakani
at 12:22 AM HDT
Wednesday, 17 October 2007
Prayer for Women With Breast Cancer
Topic: Cancer
Prayer for Women With Breast Cancer
Father, for the strength you have given me I thank you. For the health you have blessed me with, I thank you. For the women who are going through breast cancer and their families I ask you to strengthen and to heal as you see fit. Lord we know you want us to be in good health and to prosper. Lord use us to do the work you have for us to do. For we know time is getting short on this earth. Lord be with every woman who is sick and encourage them as only you can. I know how faithful you are. You have shown yourself to be everything you say you are in your Holy Word. I praise you for you made this body and you can heal this body. In Jesus Name I pray. - Beliefnet member charity1 Christian
Posted by kupaakani
at 10:12 AM HDT
In the Face of Fertility Challenges
Topic: Children
In the Face of Fertility Challenges
Lord, help me to know that You are enough. Take my eyes off of myself. Take my eyes off of the child I desire. Help me to delight myself in You. Mold the desires of my heart to be in line with Your will. I don't want to need to be a mother more than I need to be your humble, obedient child. I don't want wanting to have a baby to be a stumbling block between You and me anymore.
Lord, I want to give this desire, this drive, this ache up to You. Help me not to snatch it back as I so often do with the burdens I place in Your hands. Help me to be truly content with Your will and Your timing.
Lord, You know that I still desire a baby - someone to mold, teach, train, shape, guide, and help to grow in You. But until the day You give me that joyous blessing, help me to grow in You. Let me reach out to those around me. Let me witness and minister to the children You place in my path.
Lord, if adoption is the path You would have us take, prepare our hearts, and prepare the child who will share our home. If adoption is not Your will for our lives, keep me from pushing ahead of Your plan. Help me to stay submitted to my husband's will, and to Your will. If we are headed in the wrong direction, change our hearts.
Thank You for lifting my burden. Help me to keep You first! Let me seek Your face daily, and let me know that You are enough!
- Jennifer Saake Christian | | |
Posted by kupaakani
at 10:12 AM HDT
Monday, 15 October 2007
Comfort in Christ
Topic: Comfort
Comfort in Christ
Christ is shepherd over you,
Enfolding you on every side.
Christ will not forsake you, hand or foot,
Nor let evil come near you. Christian source: Unknown
Posted by kupaakani
at 6:00 AM HDT
Prayer for Police Officers
Topic: Police Officers
Prayer for Police Officers
Almighty God we pray to you
In heaven up above
Watch over our dear police officers
And protect them with your love.
Please guide them as they keep us
safe both day and night
And hold them firmly in your care
should danger come their way.
Give them true strength and courage
As they serve til duty's end
And one more thing to ask dear Lord
Protect their family and their friends. Appropriate for many faiths source: Submitted by Beliefnet member outlaw3393
Posted by kupaakani
at 5:57 AM HDT
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