Prayer of Thanks for the Holy Spirit

 

John 14:26 – Jesus promised, “The Comforter – your Advocate, the Holy Spirit – Who the Father will send in My Name, shall teach you all things and bring to mind everything I’ve said to you.”

 

Lord, we get busy, busy and forget. We get older and sometimes lack recollection of what we thought we knew. We have to confess that sometimes we did not listen in the first place!

 

Thank You, for promising to teach us through Your Holy Spirit, Who speaks to and for us like a perfect lawyer, well-prepared to provide a sure defense.

 

Please draw us into reading the Gospels, again and again, so we can hear You more clearly and see how Your words and teachings give us exactly what we need today.

 

 

Mary Sayler

from the book, Kneeling on the Promises of God

 

A prayer of Abraham

 

Fads change. Technology continues to advance. Cultural customs and social traditions don't approve of something one year, but later say it’s okay. 

However, God does not change, and neither do the basic needs of people. We all need water, food, clothing, shelter, and love. No matter the time or place, caring parents want the best for their children.

This brief Bible prayer of Abraham undoubtedly speaks for parents, grandparents, and other caretakers today.

 

Genesis 17:18

Oh, that my child
might live in Your
presence, Lord,
and be under Your
blessing!

 

Yes! Amen!

 

Mary Harwell Sayler
from the Book of Bible Prayers

Standing Still: Exodus 14

 

Exodus 14:13-14 – “Do not be afraid! Stand firm and witness the victory the Lord will win for you…. The Lord God will fight for you. All you have to do is keep still.”

That sounds easy enough, Lord, but sometimes we get squirmier than a hyperactive child. Sometimes we topple quicker than a toddler. Please steady our feet and help us to stand firm in faith.

Thank You, God, for promising to go to battle for us. Help us to discern Your hand in our lives. Help us to dwell in peace, knowing we can always trust You to do what You say.

 

Mary Harwell Sayler

from Kneeling on the Promises of God