We Dare to call him Father Luke 11:1-13 The Lord’s Prayer #1

Our Father, you are good!

You will not give us a snake when we ask for a fish;

Nor a scorpion when we ask for an egg.

Give us your Holy Spirit.

Our Father in heaven, you are great!

The heavens are enclosed by your hand;

The oceans are a drop in a bucket.

You have made all things well,

And you have made all things great to show us a glimpse of your greatness.

May we know you and so have confidence in your ability to grant what we ask.

For your glory alone   

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.

Amandla - Ephesians 5:21-6:9

Father, you are a God who submits and serves.

May submission be my heart’s cry; and the desire for power be my enemy.

May I trust myself to others; may my honour not be my concern.

May I seek to serve rather than seek to rule.

May I give rather than take.

May I elevate others and humble myself.

May my status as loved and cherished by you define my identity rather than the alienation and anger of the world.

As we belong, united to each other; may we hold fast, united together.

May our obedience lead to blessing.

May service and sincerity be our goals.

As we become Christlike in all we do

Amen

Ephesians 4:17-5:20 - The Strategy for Sin

Father,

Our futile minds seek to be like everyone else;

We were darkened, alienated, ignorant, hard-hearted, callous, greedy and impure.

But we have learned Christ!

May we put off our corrupt and deceitful desires.

May we be renewed in our minds putting on the new self, to be righteous and holy like you.

May we not grieve the Spirit but instead be filled by the Spirit as we replace

Lies with truth;

Anger with peace;

Theft with generosity;

Evil talk with encouragement;

Malice with kindness;

Anger with forgiveness;

Impurity with gratitude;

Darkness with light;

Foolishness with wisdom;

Drunkenness with praise.

And domination with submission.

Ephesians 4:1-16 - God’s Good Gifts

Father, may we live worthy of our calling.

United, humble, gentle, patient, filled with love.

May we be united in purpose,

United in worship,

United in trust,

As we unite in our devotion to you.

Thank you for giving us Word ministers;

And making us a part of your body.

May your people embrace ministry and service,

Build each other up,

Fight for unity,

Strive for knowledge,

Aim for maturity,

Speak the truth in love,

As we live for your glory alone.

Amen.

Lived In and Loved Up

Our Father

We pray that your Spirit would empower us.

We pray that your Son would indwell us.

We pray that we might be rooted and cemented in love.

We pray that we might comprehend your love.

We pray that we might be filled up to the fullness of God.

We commit ourselves to you, knowing that you can change us more than we can ever ask or imagine.

To you be the glory for ever and ever.

Amen   

Amazing God, Amazing Plan

Father

You have included the gentiles;

Made us fellow heirs;

Members of and sharers in the promises of Christ Jesus.

You have shown us your wisdom and plan in the church,

According to your eternal purposes in Christ Jesus.

May we not lose heart over our suffering, the suffering of the church, and the suffering of your heralds.

May we believe in the church, love the church and live for your bride.

Ever thankful of your mercy to us in Christ