Gracious Father, we marvel with thankful hearts at your powerful and thorough life-giving and life-changing work in and through our lives. We understand nothing good dwells in us, that is, in our sinful nature. Even with our greatest effort to do so, Lord Jesus, we...
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Prayer 104: Christ, Our Redeemer and Liberator
Gracious Father, we were spiritually dead and hopelessly enslaved in captivity by Satan, the dominion of this world, and our old sin nature inherited through Adam. We were powerless to liberate ourselves. But you Father, through Christ Jesus, have rescued us from the...
Prayer 103: Transformed by Grace
Gracious Father, “How great you are, O Sovereign Lord! There is no one like you, and there is no God but you, as we have heard with our own ears.” We praise you! You are the one true God with matchless glory. By grace, through Christ, you have raised us from spiritual...
Prayer 100: For You Who are Thirsty
Gracious Father, our hearts leap today as we consider the cross and Christ’s loving sacrifice. We marvel at your redemptive, justifying, and atoning power. Thank you, that through knowing you, we have been established and empowered in You. Father, this knowledge is...
Prayer 98: For a Forgiving Heart
Gracious Father, today we stand amazed at your love and mercy, the forgiveness of our sins, our redemption to sonship, and the mighty sacrificial work of Christ that made it possible. To him be glory, honor, and praise! We turn our attention to your clear command to...
Prayer 76: Christ, Holding All Things Together
Lord Jesus, we are struck today by your glory. You, Jesus, who were before all things, stand outside of your own creation, divine and holy. We confess we find ourselves severely lacking understanding, words, and emotions that enable us to fully express the praise and...
Prayer 75: Power in Prayer
Gracious Father, we join together, inviting you to powerfully display your presence, power and glory as we gather. Thank you that where two or three of us are gathered in your name, there you will be among us. Let the Word of Christ dwell in us richly, teaching and...
Prayer 48: For a Hearing Heart
Gracious Father, through the incredible work of Christ, we have been raised with Christ through your sacrificially redeeming love and we are supernaturally empowered to live Spirit-filled lives that reflect your glory. Therefore, as your chosen people, we ask that...
Prayer 32: For A New Year
Gracious Father, because of your great love, we are not consumed, for your compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. We say to ourselves, ‘The Lord is my portion; therefore, we will wait for him.’ We enter your gates with...
Prayer 23: For Abiding Friendship
Gracious Father, we are so thankful for dear Christ-centered friends. From the first day we meet, it is obvious that they walked with you, Lord Jesus, and deeply desired to serve you for your glory. It is such an honor to stand with them in prayer. We continually...