"Depth of Character – Aligned with Purpose" – JSP
I have been in the habit of journaling since October 1980. After a time I began keeping a prayer journal where I would often write out my prayers and pray them to God. At other times I would rewrite a Psalm or some other passage from the bible as a declaration of God’s thoughts toward people. All that appear on the pages below are from the collection of my own written prayers and declarations. Some I have written and prayed for myself, while some were written and posted for others. I will be adding prayers (some old and some new) from time to time. It is my prayer that you will not only be helped by them, but that you might even be inspired to begin writing some of your own. Enjoy the journey!
(Adapted from Isaiah 53:5-6) "I thank you Lord whenever I recall that it was you who was pierced for our transgressions, and you were crushed for our iniquities; I'm overwhelmed by the fact that the punishment that brought us peace was placed upon you, and by your wounds we are healed. We do not deserve …
"We thank you Father that You are Sovereign over all creation. In trials we need not be troubled, nor should we needlessly fear those who may contend with us, for You are our help and our defense in all such matters, And when we find ourselves in the fires of adversity or in difficult trials …
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Almighty God and Father, We thank you for this Memorial Day – a day of remembrance. When we call to mind all the brave men and women throughout the years who have served our country and have made the ultimate sacrifice for the freedoms we now enjoy; may we be humbly grateful and not so …
"May Your Church arise to speak and do those things befitting Your Bride. May we stand on the side of the Lord upholding Your truth before the world which You love but has lost its way. May the words of our mouth flow from the meditations within our heart be of eternal benefit to others, …
(Adapted from Heb.12:1-2) "Lord, when I consider the people who have so faithfully walked with You for many years, I'm inspired to throw off everything that would hinder me from doing the same. I put aside the misdeeds that have so often hindered me from fulfilling Your purpose for me. I thank you for grace …
May the blessing of God's soft rain be on you, Falling gently on your head, refreshing your soul with the sweetness of little flowers newly blooming. May the strength of the winds of Heaven bless you, Carrying the rain to wash your spirit clean Sparkling after in the sunlight. May the blessing of God's earth …
(Adapted From Matthew 6:9-14) -JSP Our Father in heaven, we thank You for restoring us as Your sons and daughters; created in Your image and in Your likeness. We reverence Your Holy name, and stand in awe of the privilege to have Your name conferred upon us as members of Your family. Let Your kingdom …
