Some of you have asked recently about how to access online my dissertation I wrote on Recovering One of the Lost Tools of Christianity Spirituality: Praying the Psalms It can be downloaded by clicking on the above link. Chapters one and eight are the chapters most frequently downloaded.
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Prayer of Confession by Martin Luther
Behold, Lord, I am an empty vessel that needs to be filled. My Lord, fill it. I am weak in faith; Strengthen me. I am cold in love; Warm me and make me fervent that my love may go out to my neighbor. I do not have a strong and firm faith; at times I … Continue reading Prayer of Confession by Martin Luther
A Prayer for My Son on His 12th and 21st Birthdays
The below is a part of a letter I wrote my son on his 12th birthday. His 21st birthday is coming soon. My prayers for him have not changed... Son, you are beginning your journey towards manhood. 1 Corinthians 16:13 says: “Be on the alert, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong.” … Continue reading A Prayer for My Son on His 12th and 21st Birthdays
A Resource for Praying the Psalms
In recent days, several wonderful devotional books have been written on the Psalms. One notable example that I am presenting using is Tim and Kathy Keller's, The Songs of Jesus: A Year of Daily Devotions in the Psalms. I cannot too highly recommend this resource. Below is a link of my own thesis I wrote a … Continue reading A Resource for Praying the Psalms
When Weakness Appeals to Strength
A dear friend of mine, who was quite a lover of the chase, told me the following story: Rising early one morning, he said, I heard the baying of a score of deerhounds in pursuit of their quarry. Looking away to a broad, open field in front of me, I saw a young fawn making … Continue reading When Weakness Appeals to Strength
Thankful for the Holy Spirit
On Pentecost, we celebrate an important event in redemptive history: The time when Jesus sent the Holy Spirit to His followers who would live within them and empower them for service. Prayer of Thanksgiving Almighty Father, we praise You for sending Your Holy Spirit upon Your disciples at Pentecost in the upper room. We ask … Continue reading Thankful for the Holy Spirit
Praying for the Women in Your Church – A Simple Guide
PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION FROM PROVERBS 31 1. Make them women of noble character (31:10— ‘An excellent wife, who can find? For her worth is far above jewels.’) Make our women virtuous and morally excellent. May they hate sin and love Jesus more each day. 2. Develop our women into diligent workers (v.17— ‘She girds herself … Continue reading Praying for the Women in Your Church – A Simple Guide
A Prayer for the Struggle with Lukewarm Faith
Gracious and Holy Father, My lukewarmness distresses me and dishonors You. I have become spiritually complacent. Warm my heart by showing me again the depth of Your love that sent Jesus to live and die for me. Grant me the gift of repentance and pour Your love into my heart by Your Holy Spirit. Grant … Continue reading A Prayer for the Struggle with Lukewarm Faith
Jesus’ Ultimate Desire for You – John 17:24
Before the final conflict of the cross is engaged, one final ministry remains for Jesus to perform: the vital work of prayer. In John 17, He prays first for himself, secondly for his original band of disciples, and lastly he prays for us (those who believe in him through their word). This is the most … Continue reading Jesus’ Ultimate Desire for You – John 17:24
Matthew 9:35-38 – A Prayer of Confession
Gracious heavenly Father, thank you for Your compassion for the lonely, oppressed, and harassed people of the world. You sent Jesus to seek and to save the lost, but we confess our reluctance to personally engage with His mission. If we are honest, we are more apathetic than active, isolated than involved, callous … Continue reading Matthew 9:35-38 – A Prayer of Confession
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