But he [Stephen], full of the Holy Spirit, gazed into heaven and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God. And he said, “Behold, I see the heavens opened, and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God.” Acts 7:55-56 Dear Lord Jesus, [...]
Tag Archives: intercession
A Prayer for Bringing Broken Friends to Jesus
January 25, 2013 – 5:13 am
Some men came, bringing to him a paralyzed man, carried by four of them. Since they could not get him to Jesus because of the crowd, they made an opening in the roof above Jesus by digging through it and then lowered the mat the man was lying on. When Jesus saw their [...]
A Prayer about Jesus–Our Standing, Serving Shepherd
December 12, 2012 – 4:22 am
But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel, whose origins are from of old, from ancient times. . . . He will stand and shepherd his flock in the strength of the Lord, in the majesty [...]
A Prayer for Wrestling with Wild Beasts
October 25, 2012 – 4:40 am
And as for us, why do we endanger ourselves every hour? I face death every day—yes, just as surely as I boast about you in Christ Jesus our Lord. If I fought wild beasts in Ephesus with no more than human hopes, what have I gained? If the dead are not raised, “Let [...]
A Prayer on Behalf of God’s Servants
September 20, 2012 – 3:02 am
Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. At the same time, pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, to declare the mystery of Christ, on account of which I am in prison—that I may make it clear, which is how I ought [...]
A Prayer for Those Facing Fear-fueling Circumstances
September 4, 2012 – 4:33 am
When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. In God, whose word I praise—in God I trust and am not afraid. What can mere mortals do to me? Ps. 56:3-4 Heavenly Father, as the reach of the internet keeps getting bigger, our world keeps getting smaller and a whole [...]
A Prayer for Friends Weighed Down with Various Burdens
August 26, 2012 – 5:18 am
Moreover, as for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the Lord by ceasing to pray for you. 1 Sam. 12:23 Dear Lord Jesus, your intercession for us is one of our most prized gifts; and it’s because of your great care and love for us that we bring [...]
A Prayer for “Paralyzed” Friends
August 18, 2012 – 4:30 am
They gathered in such large numbers that there was no room left, not even outside the door, and he preached the word to them. Some men came, bringing to him a paralyzed man, carried by four of them. Since they could not get him to Jesus because of the crowd, they made [...]
A Prayer Celebrating Jesus’ Active Advocacy
April 14, 2012 – 4:59 am
But he [Stephen], full of the Holy Spirit, gazed into heaven and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God. And he said, “Behold, I see the heavens opened, and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God.” Acts 7:55-56 Gracious and [...]
A Prayer about Pain-Generated Compassion
April 12, 2012 – 4:58 am
Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Col. 3:12 Dear Lord Jesus, the gospel should be all the motivation I need to live as a compassionate, kind, humble, gentle, patient man. For this is how you relate to us 24/7—in [...]
