Simeon took him [Jesus] in his arms and praised God, saying: “Sovereign Lord, as you have promised, you may now dismiss your servant in peace. For my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the sight of all nations: a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of [...]
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A Prayer of Longing for Jesus’ Peace-full Kingdom
December 16, 2012 – 5:32 am
Of the increase of his government and of peace there will be no end, on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and uphold it with justice and righteousness from this time forth and forevermore. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this. Isa. 9:7 Dear Lord Jesus, [...]
A Prayer about Our Harm-less Kind-hearted Forever
December 7, 2012 – 4:44 am
The wolf shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the young goat, and the calf and the lion and the fattened calf together; and a little child shall lead them. The cow and the bear shall graze; their young shall lie down together; and the lion shall eat [...]
A Prayer of Perspective, Peace and Passion
November 20, 2012 – 5:18 am
With harps of God in their hands . . . they sing the song of Moses, the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying: “Great and amazing are your deeds, O Lord God the Almighty! Just and true are your ways, O King of the nations! Who will not fear, [...]
A Prayer about the Humbling Peace of Being Known
November 4, 2012 – 5:01 am
Lord, you know everyone’s heart. Acts 1:24 Dear heavenly Father, there are so many things attributed to you in the Scriptures that are clearly not our domain. Heart-knowing is one of them. We often speak of being drawn to someone’s heart, or of being offended, confused, or shut out from their heart, but [...]
A Prayer for Peace in the No-Matter-What’s of Life
October 26, 2012 – 4:27 am
You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you. Trust in the LORD forever, for the LORD GOD is an everlasting rock. Isa. 26:3-4 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be [...]
A Prayer for Wisdom and Peace When Making Big Decisions
October 23, 2012 – 5:17 am
If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all. James 1:5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. Prov. 3:5-6 Let the peace of Christ rule in [...]
A Prayer in Praise of the God Who Is Completely Sanctifying Us
October 22, 2012 – 5:07 am
Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Thess. 5:23 Dear heavenly Father, the promises contained in this one verse deepen our peace, fuel our joy and anchor [...]
A Prayer for Endurance and Encouragement, unto Unity and Welcome
October 18, 2012 – 5:48 am
May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus, that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God. [...]
A Prayer in Praise of God’s Constant Care
October 15, 2012 – 3:56 am
Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. 1 Pet. 5:7 May your unfailing love be my comfort, according to your promise to your servant. Psalm 119:76 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts [...]
