We
sing praises to your name, O Lord God Almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
You are faithful and always do what you have said. We thank you God, for your
gracious and powerful activity in our lives through your Son, our Savior, Jesus
Christ.
Father,
you have given us the Holy Spirit to guide us, to teach us, to provide
everything we need, even more than we need, so that we can tell others of your
love and share with others from the abundance of what you have given to us.
The
greatest gift you have given in the forgiveness of all of our sins, through
Jesus Christ. We have a huge reservoir of forgiveness to give to those who have
mistreated us, slandered us, and even persecuted us. We have done much worse to
you and yet you have poured out eternal love and forgiveness through the blood
of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Thank you, God.
Holy
Spirit, reveal the lies that we have believed and tear down the stronghold of
pride that raises its ugly head and craves the attention and accolades of
others. We desire to be joyfully obedient to you in everything, and only you
can make that happen in us, with us, and through us, for your glory. Make it
happen, Lord.
Strengthen
us to overrule our physical appetites when they start dictating knee-jerk
reactions to our sin-invested world. Keep us focused upon your powerful
promises and the unseen things of the Spirit. Satisfy us with yourself, Lord
Jesus. We do not want to end up like Esau who traded his birthright to satisfy his
growling stomach.
Your
Kingdom, O God, is everlasting. Thank you for calling us to Christ and giving
us faith in Him. Everything else in our world is shaking, but not your Kingdom!
Everything else will crumble and be reduced to ashes, but not your Kingdom! May
your Kingdom come today as the gospel is shared, preached, taught, and
demonstrated around the world. Be glorified today, King Jesus. We praise and
lift you high and offer this prayer in your name. AMEN.
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