Scripture prayers

Yesterday I reminded us of the blessing when people pray for us and when we pray for others. As we close out the week I ask that you do the same thing.

Those people who come to your mind today and this weekend, let them know you are prayed for each of them. Spend time really praying and see how God works in and around your lift.

Here are a few prayers from Scripture that inspire me to pray more and to seek God for myself, my family, our church and others. Let’s be people of prayer!

Numbers 6:24-26 NLT

‘May the Lord bless you and protect you. 25 May the Lord smile on you and be gracious to you. 26 May the Lord show you his favor and give you his peace.’

Psalm 19:13-14 NLT

Keep your servant from deliberate sins! Don’t let them control me. Then I will be free of guilt and innocent of great sin. 14 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing to you, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.

1 Kings 3:9 NLT

Give me an understanding heart so that I can govern your people well and know the difference between right and wrong. For who by himself is able to govern this great people of yours?”

Luke 23:34 NLT

Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they don’t know what they are doing.” And the soldiers gambled for his clothes by throwing dice.

Ephesians 3:16-19 NLT

I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will empower you with inner strength through his Spirit. 17 Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down into God’s love and keep you strong. 18 And may you have the power to understand, as all God’s people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is. 19 May you experience the love of Christ, though it is too great to understand fully. Then you will be made complete with all the fullness of life and power that comes from God.

Use those Scripture prayers to guide your payers. Pray for yourself and those close to you, for your church and leaders, pray for those God brings to your mind.

Finally… In a little over a week is the next mission trip to Cuba. Help make it even more successful. Would you pray and/or give for this trip? Let me know.

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