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 39
Then Peter said, "Silver and gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk." ~Acts 3:6
Heavenly Father, your kindness has no limits and your mercy is abundant, overflowing in my life. You are not stingy with your grace and sympathy.
Some days I feel like I don't even have the strength to stand. Would you pick me up and give me the power to make it through those times?
Please help my friends, who are also struggling. When their hearts are heavy and their hands are weary, lift them up through your good name.
Thank you that the name of Jesus has the power to make the lame walk and to give sight to the blind. And it has the power to help me through every trial I face.
In the name of Jesus, all powerful and all compassionate, amen.
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