Prayer Guides
In Times of Weakness
Johann Habermann, 1516-90
Almighty and merciful God, who art the strength of the weak, the refreshment of the weary, the comfort of the sad, the help of the tempted, the life of the dying, the God of patience and of all consolation; thou knowest full well the inner weakness of our nature, how we tremble and quiver before pain, and cannot bear the cross without thy divine help and support. Help me, then, O eternal and pitying God, help me to possess my soul in patience, to maintain unshaken hope in thee, to keep that childlike trust which feels a Father's heart hidden beneath the cross; so shall I be strengthened with power according to thy glorious might, in all patience and longsuffering; I shall be enabled to endure pain and temptation, and, in the very depth of my suffering, to praise thee with a joyful heart.
Prayer Based On the "I am" Statements of Jesus
You are the Bread of Life. You took on flesh and dwelt among men. And your flesh was broken for me. I remember it well, as you wanted me to. Lord, You know that ever since I was young, I hungered after all the wrong things. You know that I was well on my way to insanity as I sought to quench my thirst by drinking more salt water.
Confession of Sin and Prayers of Repentance
Almighty and most merciful Father,
We have erred and strayed from thy ways like lost sheep,
We have followed too much the devices and desires of our own hearts,
We have offended against thy holy laws
Being Free from Ourselves
Lamb of God, you yourself came in all humility and dependence on your heavenly Father. You yourself chose the path of weakness, vulnerability, suffering, and submission. You yourself depended on nothing else-not degrees or titles or followers or even life itself-nothing but God's power in and through you.
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