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 9
Who being the brightness of His glory and the express image of His person, and upholding all things by the word of His
power, when He had by Himself purged our sins, sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high, having become so much better than the angels, as He has by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they. ~Hebrews 1:3–4
Father, you created all things simply with your words. One word from you and your power is evident. I am amazed by you.
I need your power in my life, God. I face impossible circumstances and am desperate for a miracle. Would you show me your power in my life today?
God, for those who have a small view of you, show them how mighty and enormous you actually are. Help them to find comfort in that knowledge.
Thank you for sending your Son, who has made our relationship with you possible.
It’s in the all-powerful name of Jesus that I pray, amen.
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