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I got this from Today's Christian Woman and thought I'd pass it along:
Ten Ways to Pray
Pray Daily For:
1. A deeper understanding of my value and worth before God.
(Eph 1:3-4; Psalm 139:1-18)
2. Caring Christian friendships and involvement in Christian community.
(Heb 10:25; Prov 27:8-10,17)
3. Opportunities to share Christ through my words and actions.
(Matt 25:34-40; Matt 28:18-20)
4. Strength to stand firm in the face of temptation.
(1 Cor 10:13; Matt 6:13)
5. Greater understanding of what it means to be loved by God and to love others.
(Phil 1:9-11; Rom 8:38-39)
6. Integrity and honesty.
(Prov 12:22, Psalm 101:2b-3)
7. Humility to admit my sins and ask for forgiveness.
(Prov 28:13; Acts 3:19)
8. Wisdom in my daily life and actions.
(James 1:5, Psalm 25:4-5)
9. A sense of God's calling and purpose in my life.
(Eph 4:1-3; Eph 1:11-12)
10. Gratitude in all things.
(Col 3:15-17; I Thes 5:18)
I found this list to be very helpful. Sometimes I want to pray, but don't want to just keep asking God to help with this situation and that situation. God deserves more from my prayers than to just hear my want and needs! I want to be able to tell God how awesome He is, and I do. But I also want to pray for myself, for God to mold me into the person He wants me to be. It's nice to have something specific to pray for. By praying for these specific things, I'm asking God to do just that! By asking for help, in each of these aspects, it will lead to me being more Christlike.
God, get rid of what's ugly and sinful in my life and help me to yearn to be more like You. I love you.
Amen |
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