Do Not Be Afraid - Luke 21:8-28

Father

We are in danger of being seduced and led astray by false Christs.

We are afraid at the potential pain that awaits us in the future;

Afraid at the persecution and the terrors of our world.

May we bear witness.

Secure in the knowledge of your deliverance.

Waiting for the moment when we see you.

May we lift up our heads,

Knowing that our redemption is drawing near.

Standing Firm - Ephesians 6:10-20

Father, I am

Weak,

Wicked,

Doubting,

Tempted,

Uncertain,

And overconfident in my ability to stand firm.

There have been many times when you have

Kept me in my stupidity;

Saved me from my lusts;

Snatched me from my apostasy;

Strengthened me in my cowardice;

And reminded me in my unbelief.

Keep me from forgetting the truth.

May the gospel

Strengthen my resolve;

Smother my unrighteousness;

Soften my doubts;

And enable me to stand firm.

May your word inhabit my heart,

And may prayer be my constant practice.

For your glory alone.

Deuteronomy 7:1-26

Father

My heart is restless;

Quick to drift;

Slow to remember;

Radically committed to my own agenda;

Utterly self-seeking!

Keep my heart;

Change my heart;

Retrain my heart.

Give me an earnestness of commitment;

A wariness of people and things that will entice me away from you.

Burn in my soul that I am holy, chosen and treasured; loved, blessed and redeemed.

Remind me that you are a God who is faithful and steadfast;

Who keeps his promises

And destroys those that hate you.

Thank you for the promise of your presence in the midst of my fears and trials.

Be with me today and always.

Amen