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 8
For to You, O Lord, I lift up my soul. For You, Lord, are good, and ready to forgive, and abundant in mercy to all those who call upon You. ~Psalm 86:4–5
God, you are abounding in forgiveness and
mercy and goodness I cannot understand
in this life. I worship you with my heart and soul.
As I sit in regret and guilt over past sin,
remind me of your forgiveness. Please let me
feel your mercy. Fill me with it so I can give it
to others I encounter today.
Walk closely with my family so they can
know your grace. Lift their burdens and point
their faces toward you.
I give you thanks for the grace I do not
deserve and your mercies, which are new every
morning.
In Christ’s name, amen.
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