Word of Encouragement (09/05/2022)

Here is another morning prayer of John Baillie’s to begin a new week:

“ALMIGHTY and most merciful Father, your power and love eternally work together for the protection of your children. Give me grace today to put my trust in you.

O Father, I pray—

for faith to believe that you rule the world in truth, justice, and love;

for faith to believe that if I seek first your Kingdom and righteousness, you will provide for my needs;

for faith not to be anxious about tomorrow, but to believe that the love you have given me in the past will continue into the future;

for faith to see your loving purposes unfold in all that is happening in our time;

for faith to be calm and brave in the face of any dangers I may meet with while doing my duty;

for faith to believe in the power of your love to melt my hard heart and totally remove my sin;

for faith to put my own trust in love rather than in force, when other people harden their hearts against me;

for faith to believe in the ultimate victory of your Holy Spirit over disease and death and all the powers of darkness;

for faith to learn from any sufferings that you call me to endure;

for faith to leave in your hands the welfare of all my dear ones, especially _____ and _____.

“O Lord, all my ancestors were justified in their trust in you. Rid my heart of all pointless anxieties and paralyzing fears. Give me a cheerful and buoyant spirit, and peace in doing your will; for Christ’s sake. Amen.”

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