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 2
And because you are sons, God has sent forth the Spirit of His Son into your hearts, crying out, "Abba, Father!" ~Galatians 4:6
Abba, thank you for sending a helper to direct my steps. You know everything and will guide me in your will.
Help me to know your will. Keep me on the path you have set for me. Give me the desire to stay true to that path, and forgive me for the times I have already strayed from you.
Be with my friends and family who are at a crossroads and don't know what to do next. May your spirit guide them and make the best decision clear.
Thank you for caring about the details of my life, for not believing any request is too small.
I pray this in Jesus' name, amen.
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