I know that in prayer it is better to have heart without words than words without heart, but sometimes it is a great benefit to find a printed prayer that puts words to our hearts--a prayer that gives us the ability to say what our hearts were longing to say but our minds hadn't found the words to express. Such is the prayer that follows. It is was written by a pastor one hundred years ago and was printed in a book that is no longer in circulation
“His love is perfected in us.” I John 4:12
Heavenly Father, write Thy new, best name of Love upon our hearts this morning. Help us to remember Jesus Christ. During the busy hours bring him often to our thought. When the mind is free from some set task may it revert to Him, as the needle turns to the pole. Keep us from wounding Him in thought or word. Make our communion with Him sweet. Give us of His strength, of His wisdom, of His winsomeness. Forgive the professions which have been but empty words. Forgive the sins which have brought a reproach upon Thy church.
Save us from the sin of despair. Light the lamp of hope in every heart. Fill us with the spirit of expectancy. Teach us that ruined lives may be rebuilt, and that in Christ is sufficiency for all our needs. We are thankful that Christ is the way to our Father’s house, that there is forgiveness for all, the bread of life for all and a welcome. Cleanse us from the defilement of the way; blot out the memories of the far country; clothe us with the garment of righteousness, and give us the joy of knowing that Thou dost own us as Thy sons and daughters. Amen
Frederick T. Kenney, D. D.
Syracuse, NY
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Randall
I particularly appreciated changing the "us" to "me/my, etc" on this one. I know praying for our whole community of believers is good, but somehow this one went deeper for me when I personalized it. I sensed that my heart meant the words more personally when I was actually speaking first person to the Lord.
Thank you!
Susan
Susan G.
I am really enjoying these prayers. It makes me want to know more about their authors. Frederick and Frank what were your lives like? Hmmm, maybe time for some research. I am also enjoying reading what my fellow Stumbo blog readers are gleaning from them. Great week!
Dudster
God has given me another day...
To hear the words He has spoken...
To see the beauty of His face...
To enjoy the pleasure of His company...
To walk the pathway of His grace...
To know the delight of His presence...
To fulfill the desires of His heart...
To discover the treasures of His love...
What a day this will be!
I don't know who wrote it, but I copied it down and posted it on my wall. I read it frequently. It isn't a prayer of petition, but in my heart, it's a refocusing of my heart on the eternal, a life-plan, a way of thinking that keeps everything else in balance. It rids me of fear, helps me trust, increases my love, and reminds me of why God put me here in the first place. So,in a way, it's a prayer. I hope it blesses you as it has blessed me!
Sheri