When the disciples asked Jesus to teach them to pray, he gave them a prayer. Not a lecture on prayer. Not the doctrine of prayer. He gave them a quotable, repeatable, portable prayer (Luke 11:1-4).
Could you use the same? It seems to me that the prayers of the Bible can be distilled into one. The result is a simple, easy-to-remember, pocket-size prayer.
Once a day for 40 days I'll post a simple prayer that brings peace and rest.
Day 10
Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good; Blessed is the man who trusts in Him! Oh, fear the Lord, you His saints! There
is no want to those who fear Him. ~Psalm 34:8
Merciful father, I see that you are good. I fear you and am humbled when I look toward your face. You bless me when I don’t deserve it.
Lord, I often feel far from you. Bring me close and remind me what it’s like to be in close relationship with you.
Would you be with all those who are lonely right now? Surround them with a loving community and fulfill all their needs.
Thank you that I don’t need anything when I am in you.
In the name of Jesus, amen.
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