Seven “D’s” that I have found helpful. Maybe you’ll find them helpful as well. I begin each prayer with the phrase “whatever it takes, Lord” because the Bible teaches us to be bold and wholehearted in our praying, not reticent. -Delight: Whatever it takes, Lord, give me delight in you as the greatest treasure of my heart. -Desires: Whatever it takes, Lord, align the desires of my heart with yours. -Dependence: Whatever it takes, Lord, increase my awareness of my dependence on you in everything so that I will live continually by faith. -Discernment: Whatever it takes, Lord, teach me to discern good from evil through the rigorous exercise of constant practice. -Desperation: Whatever it takes, Lord, keep me desperate for you because I tend to wander when I stop feeling my need for you. -Discipline: Whatever it takes, Lord, discipline me for my good that I may share your holiness and bear the peaceful fruit of righteousness. -Diligence: Whatever it takes, Lord, increase my resolve to do your will with all diligence. May the Lord lead you to pray in other ways. But however he teaches us, whatever means we find helpful, may God cause us all to grow in faith until we pray without ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:17) and never lose heart (Luke 18:1)
Posted on: Mon, 16 Sep 2013 00:28:39 +0000