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Category Archives: Prayers from Psalms
A Prayer for Those Who Walk in God’s Ways
Actions have consequences. When we read Psalm 128, it seems that productivity and a healthy family life flow from fearing or have reverence for the Lord. The psalmist invokes a blessing on those that fear the Lord and walk in … Continue reading
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Tagged benediction, blessings, children, faith, family, fear of God, life, obedience, Prayer, Psalm 128, Psalms of Ascent, religion, reverence, spiritual discipline
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Thanking God for Shelter, Security, and Legacy
Our prayers include (even if only subconsciously) petitions for shelter, for security, and for a legacy that will endure after our death. We want to be remembered. As Israelite pilgrims traveled to Jerusalem to worship at the temple, they sang … Continue reading
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Tagged children, christianity, faith, family, heritage, impossible dream, legacy, memories, Prayer, Psalm 127, Psalms of Ascent, religion, security, shelter, spirituality
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Praying Visions and Bringing in the Sheaves
As a child traveling with my parents to my grandfather’s farm in Middle Tennessee, I eagerly anticipated seeing my grandparents, eating my grandmother’s scrumptious home cooking, and drinking water drawn from their well in the front yard. My eagerness would … Continue reading
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Tagged christianity, Church of Christ, faith, grief, Prayer, Psalm 126, Psalms, Psalms of Ascent, renewal, restoration, spirituality, vision, worship
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A Prayer for God to Surround Us
When a child experiences crisis, being held by a loving parent’s comforting arms restores stability in the midst of chaos. Even as adults, we long for comfort, encouragement, or consolation – when overwhelmed, “I need a hug” leaps to our … Continue reading
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If the Lord Had Not Been on Our Side
Psalm 124 expresses thanksgiving and praise for the Lord who is on our side. The exuberant wording of the poem envisions the catastrophic alternative that would have occurred had God not intervened. The psalm begins with recognition of God’s protection, … Continue reading
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Tagged 2 Samuel 5, Call for Fire Seminar, David, fear, God, gratitude, praise, Prayer, Psalm 124, Psalms of Ascent, religion, spiritual warfare, spirituality, thanksgivng, trapped, truth
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Prayer when We Have Had Enough
Weariness saps our vision and energy. We cannot concentrate on our goals because our weariness distracts our focus. I remember a general’s embarrassment when he had an automobile accident when he drove while impaired. He told his soldiers that he … Continue reading
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Tagged burnout, contempt, frustration, Lament, life, Prayer, Psalm 123, Psalms, Psalms of Ascent, recovery, relationships, religion, Spiritual Formation, spirituality
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Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem
We pray for peace. We rarely pray for war or bloodshed. Some topics surface in prayers more frequently. We pray for the sick, the dying, and their families. We pray for wisdom and maturity to mark the actions and thinking … Continue reading
