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Post by Jim Pate on Aug 31, 2013 8:12:11 GMT -5
Heavenly Father, we thank You for Your Word. Please guide us and give us the right words as we undertake this endeavor. Thy Will be Done.
Amen
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Post by Jim Pate on Sept 1, 2013 6:54:49 GMT -5
Most Gracious Heavenly Father, as the psalmist wrote in Psalsm 19:14: Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer. Amen.
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Post by Jim Pate on Sept 4, 2013 11:05:23 GMT -5
Lord of Lord, we give thanks for this day and for Your presence in our lives. Your will be done this day.
Amen
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Post by Jim Pate on Sept 18, 2013 12:37:41 GMT -5
Psalm 51
King James Version (KJV)
1 Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions.
2 Wash me thoroughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin.
3 For I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me.
4 Against thee, thee only, have I sinned, and done this evil in thy sight: that thou mightest be justified when thou speakest, and be clear when thou judgest.
5 Behold, I was shapen in iniquity; and in sin did my mother conceive me.
6 Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts: and in the hidden part thou shalt make me to know wisdom.
7 Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.
8 Make me to hear joy and gladness; that the bones which thou hast broken may rejoice.
9 Hide thy face from my sins, and blot out all mine iniquities.
10 Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.
11 Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy holy spirit from me.
12 Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit.
13 Then will I teach transgressors thy ways; and sinners shall be converted unto thee.
14 Deliver me from bloodguiltiness, O God, thou God of my salvation: and my tongue shall sing aloud of thy righteousness.
15 O Lord, open thou my lips; and my mouth shall shew forth thy praise.
16 For thou desirest not sacrifice; else would I give it: thou delightest not in burnt offering.
17 The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.
18 Do good in thy good pleasure unto Zion: build thou the walls of Jerusalem.
19 Then shalt thou be pleased with the sacrifices of righteousness, with burnt offering and whole burnt offering: then shall they offer bullocks upon thine altar.
Amen
Footnotes:
a.Psalm 51:1 In Hebrew texts 51:1-19 is numbered 51:3-21.
b.Psalm 51:17 Or The sacrifices of God are
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Post by Jim Pate on Sept 19, 2013 9:50:11 GMT -5
O God our most gracious heavenly Father, who for our redemption gave your only-begotten Son, Jesus Christ to the death of the cross, and by his glorious resurrection delivered us from the power of our enemy: Grant us so to die daily to sin, that we may evermore live with him in the joy of his resurrection; who lives and reigns now and for ever. Amen.
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Post by Jim Pate on Sept 20, 2013 8:32:45 GMT -5
Lord, there is so much that I don't know, and I ask you to inspire me with a thirst for knowledge. I pray, too, for wisdom and understanding that I may use my knowledge well. I give thanks for many people I have never met whose knowledge and understanding have been passed on to me. I ask that I may benefit from their work and experience and may contribute, in turn, to the well-being of others.
Amen.
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Post by Jim Pate on Sept 21, 2013 10:16:21 GMT -5
Heavenly Father,
I am seeking:
I am hesitant and uncertain,
but will you, O God, watch over each step of mine and guide me.
I do not know, O God, What is there in store for me. Only let me have your grace To live with your blessing. Lead me to do your will; make your way plain for me to follow.
Here I am at a crossroads, Lord God. Please lead me on to the road I should take. There are so many possibilities, I feel overwhelmed. You know the best way, Lord. Help me make the right decision, give me wisdom and discernment. Speak to me, Lord, guide me, and help me to trust and obey You.
In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.
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Post by Jim Pate on Sept 24, 2013 8:45:16 GMT -5
Heavenly Father, Thank You for this day and for all of those who know You through the crucified Jesus Christ. To You all power and glory is given. We pray today for those who do not know You. Give them the knowledge of Your love and lead them to a full understanding of Your grace. Be with those who are sick, who are troubled and who need Your help. We thank you God for the necessities of life You have made available for us. We thank You for those who reach out to the unreached and we pray You will give them the strength and faith needed to bring Your Word to them.
As we go through this day, we ask that Your will, not ours be made clear to all the earth.
In the name of our Savior, Jesus Christ, We ask
Amen.
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Post by Jim Pate on Sept 28, 2013 13:28:09 GMT -5
Dear God, our Heavenly Father,
We are a nation and world in need of Your guidance and love. We are blinded by our own greed and passions. We do not do Your will. Please forgive us and enter into our leader's hearts and minds. Show them Your Will and lead them in the ways You would have them go.
For all of us sinners, please enter our hearts and give us relief from the suffering and angst we know when we are alienated from Your presence. As sin enters our body, brought on by the greed, vanity, and coveting nature of this body, we need the presence of Your Holy Spirit to keep us mindful of Your Will.
In all we do, may Your Will be Done! Now and Forever More
In the name of Jesus Christ
Amen
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Post by Jim Pate on Oct 7, 2013 15:37:26 GMT -5
Dear Lord God, thank You for this day and for all of Your Love for us. I pray today for all who are ill, who are hurting, for all who hunger or thirst. I ask, in the name of Jesus, crucified and resurrected for us, to bring Your healing love and grace to these lives. We are all sinners, deserving death and separation from You, but we know that because of the suffering and sacrifice of Jesus Christ, we are able to receive Your grace.
In Christ's name we pray
AMEN
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Post by Jim Pate on Oct 8, 2013 6:33:29 GMT -5
Dear God, my heavenly Father,
To You, all power and glory! Thank you for this day and for all you have given me. Stay with me today as I venture out into this world of sin. Keep me in Your will. Give me the strength to resist the temptations of this sinful world. And now, I pray for all of those less fortunate. You have blessed me and my family with so many riches. Keep me free of vanity and remind me to be humble before those whom I meet throughout the day. Be with those who are in pain, those who haven't heard of Your love and Grace. Be with the leaders of our country and our world as they attempt to carry out the role of leadership. Enlighten them in Your will. If there are those who are in conflict or combat in Your Name's sake, be with them, protect them and keep them in your bosom.
These things we pray, earnestly and fervently,
AMEN
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Post by Jim Pate on Oct 9, 2013 10:06:20 GMT -5
Most gracious heavenly Father, We give thanks and honor to Your name. We are faced with many trials as we live in this world, but with your presence and through the knowledge of Christ, crucified, Your grace gives us assurance of our eternal future with You. There aren't words to express how grateful we are for Your Grace and Love. But we also know there are others in this world of sin who haven't met you or experienced the love, peace and companionship we have through the sacrifice of our Lord Jesus. Give us the words to preach Your message throughout the world so these people can know You and Jesus, our Redeemer.
Be with us today, give us our daily bread and forgive us as we face the temptations of the world. Keep us free of sin, but we know this is difficult. Satan's presence is always here in the sinful world, tempting, challenging, telling us lies about the pleasures of the flesh. We know we are not without sin, even though we try hard to resist these temptations. Forgive us as we forgive the people around us. Keep us thankful for all You have blessed us with, while we realize there are many people less fortunate.
Now, as we continue to worship Your name, we ask your blessing of Grace on all of the World, In the name of Jesus Christ,
AMEN
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Post by Jim Pate on Oct 11, 2013 6:47:40 GMT -5
Father, we offer You our prayers this day, giving You all of the Glory and Love. Thank you for all you have given us, even though we are so unworthy. Forgive us our sins and show us your will. Continue to be with the leaders of this world, guide them in their actions, keep them free of the temptations of the world. Be with all who are less fortunate this day, the sick, the hungry, those who struggle for peace.
In the name of Jesus Christ,
AMEN
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Post by Jim Pate on Oct 13, 2013 6:42:43 GMT -5
Dear God,
We give thanks and glory to You! We are a nation in trouble. Our leaders are focused on their own selves and we need Your healing Grace. Please enter into our hearts and minds, and give all of us knowledge of Your will. Let each and every one of us, whether a leader of our nation and world, or just one of Your children, know your will and do that will. Forgive us our sins and provide for all of us, the necessities of life. Let each of us who have mmore than we need share with those less fortunate.
We give thanks and ask for your blessings on this troubled world.
In the name of Jesus Christ, our Redeemer,
AMEN
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Post by Jim Pate on Oct 19, 2013 9:42:11 GMT -5
Most gracious God, cause me to live every day as if it were to be my last, for I cannot know not that it is not. Help me to live this day as I shall wish I had done when I come to die. I was born a weak, defenseless child, but your angel spread his wings over my cradle to defend me. From birth until now your love has illumined my path and has wondrously guided me towards the light of eternity; from birth until now the generous gifts of your providence have been marvelously showered upon me. I give you thanks for every step of my life's journey, together with all who have come to know you, who call upon your name. All glory be to you, O God, from age to age,
Jesus, my feet are dirty. Come even as a slave to me, pour water into your bowl, come and wash my feet. In asking such a thing I know I am overbold, but I dread what was threatened when you said to me, “If I do not wash your feet I have no fellowship with you.” Wash my feet then, because I long for your companionship.
And finally, may the grace of Christ our Savior, and the Father's boundless love, with the Holy Spirit's favor, rest upon me, and all of us, from above. Thus may we abide in union, with each other and the Lord, and possess, in sweet communion, joys which earth cannot afford.
Amen
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