A Couple Familar Things...
I recently read about the need to renew our minds on how to pray, how little time most Christians spend in prayer, and the reasons behind the lack of time spent in prayer. After reading that some people feel that prayer is boring and that we just keep repeating ourselves, I realized that my prayer life needs a boost.
I remembered a method of prayer that Rev. McClendon taught it to us a few years ago in church. It involves praying with scripture!
Turning the Word into prayer includes ACTS, adoration, contrition, thanksgiving, supplication. Using scripture in prayer ensures:
You'll never have to say the same ole' prayer about the same ole' things. Always fresh, always new.
God will respond, you can interact with God. He can say something and you can say something.
Your soul will be satisfied
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
Oh Father, I want to thank you today that Jesus is my Shepherd. Thank you for the privilege of being one of your sheep. I pray that you will make me an obedient sheep. Oh God, make me a good shepherd of the the people that you have entrusted into my care. Prayer for other shepherds.
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
Father I pray today that you might enable me to be led beside quiet waters, may my soul rest in you, Lord, satisfy my soul with you.
He restoreth my soul:
Lord, I know that so often I am prone to wander. I feel prone to leave the God I love, oh Lord restore me.
he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
Keep me in the path walking righteously. Guide me along the path you would have me follow, not the path the world follows.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me;
Lord, help me feel your presence daily as I walk in the world's shadows. Help me not to fear troubles I encounter.
thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
Jesus, you are my shepherd, please help me feel your love and comfort. I love you for providing comfort in this world of trouble.
Thou prepareth a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
My cup is not just full but runs over with joy at the prospect of what you have prepared for me in heaven
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.
Lord, as a believer, I know that you will guide and protect me here in earth and when I live in perfect goodness with you in heaven. I'm so thankful to have you with me on my journey through life.
What I've Been Reading:
https://www.valmariepaper.com/7-reasons-prayer-feels-boring/
https://www.toolsformentoring.com/resources/small-group-helps/prayer-ideas.php
