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 25
And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus. ~Philippians 4:19
Dear Father, you meet all of our needs. You are perfect love, perfect joy, and perfect peace.
When I look to fill my needs outside of you, draw me back to you. Remind me that you are all I need. Keep me from turning to old habits and destructive patterns.
Do the same for those who are struggling with addiction. I am so afraid for them and where their lives are headed. Bring them to their knees so that they may see and know you.
Thank you that you are the God of second, third, and 100th chances. You don't give up on us.
In your name I pray this, amen.
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