In previous postings we’ve looked at the pattern for daily prayer that Jesus taught his disciples.
This posting “puts it all together” by suggesting a how we can put Jesus’ pattern for prayer into practice daily.
Adoration and Praise
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name . . .
Pray for an open, obedient heart as you fellowship with the Father. Greet him, enjoy being in his presence, sing to him, worship him, praise and adore him. He is your Father; He is Almighty God; You belong to His people!
Submission to God’s Will
Your kingdom come, your will be done . . .
Lord, may your kingdom come. May the knowledge of the Lord, the knowledge of how glorious you are, cover the earth. Lord, I give myself to you today, wanting your will to be done in my life, just as it is in heaven. Fill me with your Spirit. Equip and enable me to do your will – in your way, in your order, and in your strength. Help me love you with all my heart, and serve others in your strength.
Colossians 1:9-10
Lord, today please . . .
. . . Fill me with the knowledge of your will
. . . Help me live worthy of you and please you in every way
. . . Enable me to bear fruit in every good work
. . . I want to increase in the knowledge of the Lord today
. . . Strengthen me with your power; give me great endurance and patience
Petition
Give us this day our daily bread . . .
Pray boldly and base your prayers on God’s promises. Lord, here are the worries and concerns I carry into today. I know fear and worry hinder fellowship with you. They reflect my self-centeredness. I give my worries and concerns to you. Help me move from fear to faith. Enable me to trust you for each need. Bless me with your favor and “establish the work of my hands.”
Confession and Forgiveness
Forgive us our sins as we also forgive. . .
Lord, I confess to you . . .
Spiritual Warfare
Lead us not into temptation, deliver us from the evil one
Lord, protect me and my family from the evil one today. Help me to keep in place the “belt of truth,” the “breastplate of righteousness,” and the “shoes of preparedness” that come from the gospel of peace. Help me to use the “shield of faith” and the “helmet of salvation” when Satan tempts me to doubt you and trust instead in my own resources. Help me use the “Sword of the Spirit” to honor you and help others today.
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