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 12
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning. ~James 1:17
Dear Father, your blessings are perfect. All that you give is good. From creation to the end, your gifts bring life to this earth.
Teach me to accept what you’ve given. I may not always understand circumstances, but show me how they are blessings and give me gratitude for all of your gifts.
Rain your blessings on my friends and family today. Give them hope whatever they face. May they recognize that the good and perfect gifts are from you.
Thank you that your blessings never end. You give them to us at unexpected times.
In Jesus’ name, amen.
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