Prayers

God’s Comfort: “For My yoke is easy…”

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2 Corinthians 1:3-4 “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.”

Heavenly Father, I want to thank You for being the God of all comfort who gives us reassurance in our difficult situations. I am thankful for the privilege of being able to come to You to receive mercy, grace and help in my times of need (Hebrews 4:16).

Lord, encourage me to experience what You have told me in Matthew 11:28-30 “Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”

I ask that You would lead me to:

  • Scriptures in Your Word that speak of Your comfort in times of trouble
  • Christian music that exalts Your Name
  • Fellowship with other believers that will encourage me to live for You

Finally Lord, enable me to share the same comfort You have given to me with my children, grandchildren and others in my realm of influence.

I praise You, my God from whom all blessings flow.

In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Prayer For Children and Grandchildren

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Galatians 5:16 “I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh.”

Heavenly Father, thank you for the joy and blessing of children and grandchildren; that through intercessory prayer I can be involved in their spiritual growth and development regardless of their age or location.

I ask that every day You will help my loved ones to walk under the control of the Holy Spirit and not to fulfill the lust of the flesh. Open their eyes to see the truth in Your Word and encourage them to be willing to listen to the direction You have for them in every situation. May their life be lived for You.

If there is any sin or rebellion in their life, I pray that You would create in them a heart of repentance: the kind of heart that is humble and turned towards You.

Since not one of us can know God’s ways without reading His Word, I pray that You will give my children and grandchildren a desire and love for it (Psalm 19:7-14).

Thank you for reminding me that You want to do, and can do, far more for my family than I ever could. Therefore, I ask You to speak to them by the power of Your Holy Spirit.

I bring these requests to You in Jesus’ Name, Amen.

The Goodness of God

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James 1:17 “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning.”

Heavenly Father, I praise You for Your wonderful attributes such as being the Creator, all-powerful, all-knowing, everywhere present, unchanging, loving and merciful; for giving me the ability to recognize the good things coming from You: beauty, mercy, kindness, grace and love.

Thank you that You always plan whatever happens in my life for my good even when I can’t begin to comprehend the situation. “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.” Romans 8:28

Give me an understanding and appreciation of Your amazing creation. How precisely everything works together to provide not only for human beings, but for all the animals and plants of the earth.

I ask you to raise up powerful voices in our culture to speak about Your Goodness. Direct me on a daily basis to live out Your Goodness as an example to others.

Thank you for the wonderful promise in Psalm 31:19 “How great is the goodness you have stored up for those who fear you. You lavish it on those who come to you for protection, blessing them before the watching world.” (NLT)

Thank you, Lord, for your goodness.

In Jesus’ Wonderful Name, Amen.