Yes, I do. I collect prayers. Old ones. More recent ones. Prayers are personal. Prayers are meaningful words. Prayers speak to my heart as they are one’s communication with our God. I am not sure how long ago I read this one but this week it came back to mind.
O Great Father we are in great need;
Now therefore we implore, we implore you
Through your Word, by which you have
Filled us with [those things] we need;
Now it may please you Father for it befits you
To consider us with your help,
So that we might not fail and lest your name
Might be blackened in us
And through your name, deign to help us.(Hildegard of Bingen)
“So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up.” (Galatians 6:9, NLT).
May we pray because ….
- we don’t give up
- we don’t get tired
- we don’t lose hope
- we don’t let go
May we pray because …..
- He will fill us
- It pleases Him
- He will help us
- It brings honor and glory to His Name
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Joanne, Thank you for sharing this. I’ve been feeling weary and this has reminded me to keep on praying. I think it’s beautiful that you collect prayers. Blessings to you friend.
Beth –
May He lift that weariness from you & renew your strength! Hugs!
Thanks for linking to Sunday Stillness,
I also write at Under the Cover of Prayer. http://underthecoverofprayer.wordpress.com
You might want to guest post for me sometime.
Blessings,
Janis http://www.janiscox.com
Janis – It would be such a privilege to guest post. I am relatively new to blogging & have always wondered how that occurs. Thank you for mentioning it to me. I am going to visit your other blog as well.
Have a wonderful day,
Joanne
I love the idea of collecting prayers! Thanks for sharing that!
I am so glad that you like my collection idea. Something that has meant much to me over the years. Have a great week ahead in your classroom!
I love when I read old prayers and see how much God’s hand is visible through the situations over time.
It is a faith builder for sure! Thank you for stopping here & sharing.