
Guided by the Lord's Prayer
From the Great House of God
Here's an example of how the Lord's Prayer can guide your prayers:
Our Father
Thank You for adopting me into your family
who is
Thank You, my Lord, for being a God of the present tense:
my Jehovah-jireh (the God who provides)
my Jehovah-raah (the caring Shepherd)
my Jehovah-shalom (the Lord is peace)
my Jehovah-rophe (the God who heals)
and my Jehovah-nissi (Lord, my banner)
in heaven,
Your workshop of creation reminds me:
If You can make the skies, You can make sense out of my struggles
Hallowed be thy name.
Be holy in my heart. You are above all else
Enable me to set my sights on You
Thy kingdom come,
Come kingdom!
Be present, Lord Jesus!
Have free reign in every corner of my life
Thy will be done,
Reveal Your heart to me, dear Father
Show me my role in Your passion
Grant me guidance in the following decisions
On earth as it is in heaven
Thank You that You silence heaven to hear my prayer
On my heart are the ones You love. I pray for them
Give us this day our daily bread
I accept Your portion for my life today
I surrender the following concerns regarding my well-being
Forgive us our debts,
I thank You for the roof of grace over my head,
bound together with the timbers and nails of Calvary
There is nothing I can do to earn or add to Your mercy
I confess my sins to You
As we also have forgiven our debtors;
Treat me, Father, as I treat others
Have mercy on the following friends who have wounded me
Lead us not into temptation,
Let my small hand be engulfed in Yours. Hold me, lest I fall
I ask for special strength
Our Father give us, forgive us and lead us;
Thine—not mine—is the kingdom,
Thine—not mine—is the power,
I come to You for strength
Thine—not mine—is the glory,
I give You all the credit
Forever, Amen
Thine—not mine—is the power, Amen.
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