Prayers

MY PRAYER

by Charles (Chuck) Robey
01/14/16
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^"Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy, To the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen." (Jude 24-25)

Father God, I come to You now, in awe of You, Lord (Psalm 63:1-8). Your just not a book I read, not just an occasional passing thought, not just a place I visit once a week, not just one whom I come too when I am in trouble. You are my Father, my Heavenly Father. The all mighty living God. The great "I AM" (Exodus 3: 1-22), who was, who is and who is to come (Revelation 1:4).

Just remind me, Dear Lord. You are the one who made me by Your breath, by Your thought, by Your deed. The one who has my life mapped out from beginning to end (Psalm 39:4-7).

I love You God. I love You with all my heart, mind and soul. Thank You for Your only begotten Son (John 3:16). Your Holy Spirit (John 14:26), and most of all for Your very existence(1 Chronicles 29:10-15).

I can't ever fully comprehend Your almighty eternal power, not in my limited finite mind, but by faith I except Your free grace (Ephesians 2:8-9).  I know I don't deserve Your love, in my frail human traits, but "Praise Your Name", by Your unconditional love I am yours forever (1 John 3:1).

In this troubled world, in which we live (Psalm 42:5-8), please help me day-by-day, not to fear (2 Timothy 1:7). Not to fail (Deuteronomy 31:8). Not to give in to this world's temptations (1 Cor 10:13). And thank You, my Father, for Your forgiveness, when I do fall (1John 1:9).

Thank You, for not having to come to you as all others, but by just being myself. A sinner in need of a Savior (Romans 3:23).  So, here's my heart Lord. I lay it all on Your alter of forgiveness (Hebrews 4:6).. Take me as You will (Psalm 138:8). Use me as You may (Proverbs 19:21) I'm Yours forever more  (Hebrews 13:20-21).

I pray for my precious family  (1 Timothy 5:8). I thank you for keeping them safe, and at rest in Your faithful loving out stretched arms.

I pray for our country. We seemed to have lost our first love (Revelation 2:4), with all the evil unrest occurring. I know You place both godly and ungodly kings in power, to affect Your sovereign will (Daniel 2:20-23). Please give us a godly leader. May our nation repent (2 Chronicles 7:14). May we see a "National Revival".

I pray for the persecuted church. Those Christian, whom are being persecuted even unto death. May they come to You and find peace and courage to withstand Satan's evil ploys (Ephesians 6:12).

I pray for the peace of Jerusalem(Psalm 122:6). I pray that You will give the Jewish leadership the concernment and knowledge to protect  their people. I love the Jewish people, I know they are in the midst of prophecy, but please keep them safe. Don't let any surrounding rogue countries attempt to destroy their very existence.

I thank You for our  church. May we be faithful to the true gospel (1 Cor 15:1-4). I look all around me and see apostate church's (Revelation 3:15-16) drawing large crowds of people.  O Lord, have mercy on them, and show them the true way (John 14:6). May we never  go there, Lord. Bless our pastor and workers and give us unity (Psalm 22:22-24). Dear Lord. I pray also for the missionaries, our church  supports. Thank You for keeping them safe, as they give out Your Word. I pray for those, of our church in need, may the find healing comfort in You (Matthew 6:31-33).

I can never thank You enough, my Father.  Where would I be without You ? Where would I be if You hadn't  taken me in under Your loving care (Ephesians 2:12)  I'd be lost forever (Psalm 66:18-20). I am so thankful to You forever, for Your unending unconditional mercy. Thanks for hearing my prayer (John 11:41-42), for giving me the victory (Psalm 118:21). 

Please come quickly, O Lord, and take us home, out of this evil world (Revelation 22:20).  

In the name of Christ I pray-Amen !

Author's Post Script

I must admit, often times finding the time for prayer doesn't come natural with me. For you see, my struggle is actually with self. Sure, I know the scripture tells us to "always be joyful" and "never stop praying" (1 Thess5:16-18), but there are times I just don't feel like it. Still by God's grace, I am coming to realize that it is not always something you feel, but all importantly it's something you do. God's word tells us to take delight in Him (Psalm 34:1). This verse  reaches home to me. It directs me away from my complacency, into a higher way of thinking and praising the one who has not only made me, but keeps me day-by-day.

My prayers don't need to be fancy. They don't need to be spoken in "Old English". You see when I take my eyes off self and put them on God, a fresh hope soon follows. God never leaves us where we are. In prayer, He will always come close to us (James 4:8). So, go ahead and take the leap of prayer (Psalm 31:7-8).