Today's Prayer

So far I've shared a couple reasons for my blog. This next one takes the cake.

I have some great lady friends whom I meet with on a regular basis. (As long as we're not sick). One of their suggestions for my prayer life was to journal. Ladies (and gentlemen) that is what I intend to do here.

You may skip these posts, if you wish, because they will be personal. (But not too personal). Also, I will be using italics for my prayers, this way you won't be confused if there happens to be a time you look at the post and it sounds funny or doesn't make sense.

And thank you for reading my blog!

Dear Heavenly Father,

I come to you with a humble heart. I long to serve you, I long to bring praise to Your glorious name. I have not succeeded. I am but a lowly servant, not worthy to utter Your name. I cower at the thought of Your magnificence. I bow my head at the mention of Your great Son's name, Jesus. I do not deserve the precious gift you so willing gave at Calvary.

Lord, because of this great gift You said I can come boldly to Your throne. I take You at Your Word. For You ARE Truth. You ARE Righteousness! You ARE Everlasting to Everlasting. These are not just things I speak of, they are not just Your characteristics. Father, they ARE You! You are worthy to be praised. You have set my feet upon solid ground and it is there I intend to stay. You have made me, fearfully and wonderfully. What can I possibly know compared to You? Where can I possibly go, that You are not there with me? I look about me and know that you swell over the face of the earth. The heavens, even there they cannot contain You! I am most infantile and without any knowledge or wisdom compared to You, Almighty Father. 

Oh, Lord, if nothing else, I seek to worship You with everything I say and do. Let me not pass away on this rock without bringing glory or honor to Your Son. Renew me. Bring me to that place where I can be with You all my life through. Set forth Your Word on my heart, that I might bring light to a dark, cruel, lonesome world. I am Your child and my life is not my own. I give it all to You.

Abba, I pray and seek reconciliation with any whom You choose to put before me. I ask that there be forgiveness and right standing between myself and my loved ones.

My husband, oh Lord, is a man worthy of love and respect. Draw me closer to him in every way and in everyday.  

Emmanuel, God be with me, as I strive to bring Your heart to my son. Let his ears be filled with Your wisdom, God. Let his mouth speak Your goodness. Help me to mold him into the man You desire. Above all, I pray for his future. Whatever Your plans involve, may he have a willingness to serve Your heart.

I pray for my brothers and sisters. Those far away and those near. May each step they take be guided by You. Minister to them today in only the way that You can. Meet them where ever they may be at today.

I come to You now, knowing that there are so many who need You. Lord, I ask You to reveal yourself to them. Those on my heart and those I do not know about. Every breath is given by You. All creation sings Your praise. Let this be the day that someone comes to know You as their personal Savior. Let the day to day actions bring more significance and meaning into the hearts and lives of those wandering without You. 

Lord, there are so many more. So many more things I have to say, but You know my heart and You know my ways. Continue to walk with me and guide me every step of the way.

AMEN!