God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus, in order that in the coming ages he might show the incomparable riches of his grace, expressed in his kindness to us in Christ Jesus. Eph. 2:6-7 Dear heavenly Father, I’d be foolish not to [...]
Tag Archives: centering
A Prayer for Settling and Centering Our Hearts
February 19, 2013 – 5:00 am
“Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!” The Lord Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Ps. 46:10-11 Sovereign Father, whenever I hear the command to “Be still,” my default mode takes me back to several [...]
A Prayer for Resetting My Heart on Jesus
January 6, 2013 – 6:05 am
If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When [...]
A Prayer for Taking Our Soul Restlessness to God
September 12, 2012 – 4:17 am
Soul, find your rest in God alone; my hope comes from him. Truly he is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will not be shaken. My salvation and my honor depend on God; he is my mighty rock, my refuge. Trust in him at all times, you people; pour [...]
A Prayer about Our Father’s Longing to Be Gracious to Us
June 17, 2012 – 4:58 am
This is what the Sovereign LORD, the Holy One of Israel, says: “In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength, but you would have none of it. You said, ‘No, we will flee on horses.’ Therefore you will flee! You said, ‘We will ride off on swift [...]
A Prayer about Being Subpoenaed to Hope by the God of Hope
May 22, 2012 – 5:31 am
I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you. Eph. 1:18 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope [...]
A Prayer for Finding Fresh Peace in Jesus
February 7, 2012 – 4:42 am
”Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord!” ”Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!” Some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to Jesus, “Teacher, rebuke your disciples!” “I tell you,” he replied, “if they keep quiet, the stones will cry out.” As he approached Jerusalem and saw [...]
A Prayer for Bringing Our Fears to Jesus
April 5, 2011 – 4:29 am
He placed his right hand on me and said: “Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last. I am the Living One; I was dead, and behold I am alive forever and ever! And I hold the keys of death and Hades.” Revelation 1:17-18 Gracious Jesus, it’s profoundly encouraging to [...]
A Prayer About God’s Longing to Be Gracious
November 12, 2010 – 4:47 am
This is what the Sovereign LORD, the Holy One of Israel, says: “In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength, but you would have none of it. You said, ‘No, we will flee on horses.’ Therefore you will flee! You said, ‘We will ride off on swift horses.’ [...]
A Prayer About Broken Hearts and Crushed Spirits
September 17, 2010 – 5:12 am
The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18 Dear Lord Jesus, there’s no Savior like you—none so kind… so compassionate… so merciful… so very close. The brokenhearted don’t need to “buck up” and be brave when they see you coming. The crushed in spirit [...]
