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 36
God, who at various times and in various ways spoke in time past to the fathers by the prophets, has in these last days spoken to us by His Son, whom He has appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the worlds. ~Hebrews 1:1?2
My God, you are the one who spoke and still speaks. You are the one who came and still comes.
Give me a discerning heart toward the Holy Spirit. Teach me to hear. Teach me to be still and silent to know when you are talking. Give me silence today.
Point my friends and family in the direction of your truth. As they are trying to decide which way to go, give them the strength to choose your way above their own.
Thank you for the hope we have in you and that we have eternity to look forward to.
In the name of the Son, who is heir to all things, amen.
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