Some years ago I came across a series of verses in John Piper’s book, Taste and See, that he called the meat and potatoes of his prayer life. I began praying them for myself, my husband, my family, and others. My prayer life took on new meaning and I’ve been an advocate of praying the Bible ever since.
So, I wanted to share one passage that I pray regularly:
Colossians 1:9-12:
9 For this reason we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; 10 that you may walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing Him, being fruitful in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God; 11 strengthened with all might, according to His glorious power, for all patience and longsuffering with joy; 12 giving thanks to the Father who has qualified us to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in the light.
You might personalize it like this:
Lord, I ask that I may be filled with the knowledge of Your will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; that I may walk worthy of You Lord, fully pleasing You, being fruitful in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God; that I would be strengthened with all might, according to Your glorious power, for all patience and longsuffering with joy; and that I would be thankful to You, Father, in Jesus name, amen.
Or you can change the pronouns and put the name(s) of your loved ones in the blanks.
Lord, help me to not cease to pray for __________, and to ask that ___________ may be filled with the knowledge of Your will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; that __________ may walk worthy of You Lord, fully pleasing You, being fruitful in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God; that he/she would be strengthened with all might, according to Your glorious power, for all patience and longsuffering with joy; and that he/she would be thankful to You, Father, in Jesus name, amen.
Many passages in your regular reading can be turned into prayers. If you don’t already pray God’s Word back to Him, I hope you’ll begin praying the Bible.
Now here is a round-up of last week’s posts.
Round-Up of Last Week’s Posts
“Could Your Righteousness Keep You Out of Heaven?” March 24
“When You’re Tempted with Discouragement” March 25
“Can Christians Seek to Know the Future?” March 26
“When to Help & When to Get Out of the Way” March 27
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Blessings as you grow in Christ,
Donna ♥
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