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Prayer for a Broken Heart |
Dear Jesus, my heart’s been broken, my
feelings are hurt, my dreams are shattered. I
desperately need you today. You promised to make
all things work for good to those who love you.
Although I don’t see how this can possibly work
for my good right now, but I rely on you because
you have never broken a promise to me. Give me
patience as I struggle, make me stronger, and
bring me closer to you.
In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.
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Caring |
Dear Lord, I was sharing a problem with a
friend when he said, "I couldn't care less!" and
he walked away. Please help anyone with that
attitude. Show them Christ's attitude of "I
couldn't care more!" It led him to the cross. It
leads us to forgiveness, the abundant life and
perfect eternity. Help us to exhibit Christ's
care for others.
In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.
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Commitment |
Jesus, when you said "Take up your cross
and follow me" you were looking for commitment.
Motivated by your love, your disciples modeled
it beautifully. Why is it so hard to come by
today? Youth and adults hear that same call
today and make their vows at your altar. Then in
an amazingly short time they wander. Fill us
with your love so that we may live the totally
committed life until you fulfill your commitment
to take us to heaven.
In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.
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Compassion |
Dear Father, when Jesus "saw the
multitudes he was moved with compassion." His
desire to help and enfold the scattering souls
moved Him to the very depth of His being. I also
see desperate people. Sometimes my sinful nature
says they are getting what they deserve. Fill me
with Christ's love so that I can reach out and
enfold needy souls with Christ like compassion.
In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.
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Decisions |
Father, I admit I've made many bad
decisions. I wish that sometimes you could have
reached down from heaven and stopped me. But
this I know. You were always there. You made the
best out of my bad decisions. You are always
working for good in the lives of all those who
love you. Thank you, Father. In Jesus' name
we pray. Amen.
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For
those dealing with divorce and its results |
O giver of all things good, merciful God,
still my troubled heart and bring healing to our
broken family. I was devastated the first time I
knew the divorce was certain. "How can these
things be?" I groaned. "What about the
children?" I worried.
Now that the divorce is real, the pain
continues. The children suffer, often caught in
the middle of bitter infighting, sometimes set
adrift on conflicting waves of emotion. I feel
helpless to improve matters myself, O God, but
you can help. Turn each spouse to see their own
sins in what has happened. Move them to repent,
and help them to trust Jesus for forgiveness and
to move on in their lives.
Above all, keep the children in your care. Give
them the comfort, wisdom, and understanding
necessary to come safely through the conflict.
As you will, O Lord, help me help the children.
In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
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God's Will |
Dear Lord, I have prayed repeatedly, "Thy
will be done." My children have left the church,
we are about to lose the family business. Is
this your will, Lord? Turn my head around so
that I don't even ask that question. The fallen
world is full of evil, but your will is always
that I experience your love through Jesus
Christ. Help me to see this even in the most
difficult times.
In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.
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For good days |
Dear Lord, thank you for answering so
many of our prayers. We are in awe of your
goodness. We thank and praise you for your
outstanding power, which keeps us in awe of you.
And for your peace, which gives us hope when we
feel hopeless. For your presence, which makes us
feel loved when we feel unlovable. For your
grace, which reminds us that we are your
children.
You are an amazing God. It overwhelms me that
you do not simply tolerate me, but that you are
actually consumed by your love for me. Keep me
focused on that love, so that I finish the race,
clinging to you. I can't wait to be with you in
heaven, forever.
We ask everything in Jesus' name, trusting
that your Spirit intercedes for us. Amen.
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