#Prayer – Reflections from the Pew

Prayer from Scripture, Baruch 2:14-15

Hear our prayers O Lord! Show us Your glory! In Your mercy, deliver us from our enemies that all may know that You are God, the One… Read more “Prayer from Scripture, Baruch 2:14-15”

In you, my Lord Jesus, and through faith, I am a child of God. And so are my brothers and sisters, clothed in Christ through baptism. May… Read more “Prayers from Scripture, Galatians 3:26-27”

This, then, is how you should pray: My God, my Father in Heaven!Your name is holy.Your kingdom is my desire.May I do what You will for me… Read more “As Jesus Taught: Poetic Reflections on the Lord’s Prayer (1)”

Readings for September 6, 2020 Ezekiel 33:7-9 Psalm 95:1-2, 6-9 Romans 13:8-10 Matthew 18:15-20 http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/ I joined a small men’s group at church about a year ago.… Read more “A small gathering”

My heart rejoices in the Lord, my God. There is no other like Him, my rock and my Lord. I will not boast except in Him, for… Read more “Prayer to boast only in the Lord based on 1 Samuel 2:1-3”

Lord Jesus, by your sacrifice I am healed. Because of your selfless love, I will fight the good fight of the faith. I seek to take hold… Read more “Prayer to fight for faith based on 1 Timothy 6:12”

My Lord God, the Father Almighty, I will strive for peace and holiness, living as You have willed me to live. Failing to do so, no one… Read more “Prayer for peace based on Hebrews 12:14-15”

A clean heart create for me O God; renew within me a steadfast sprit.
PS 51:12

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercy and God of comfort. May I share in Christ’s suffering so to… Read more “Prayer of thanksgiving for Christ’s comfort based on 2 Corinthians 1:3-7”

Readings for August 9, 2020 1 Kings 19:9, 11-13 Psalm 85:9-14 Romans 9:1-5 Matthew 14:22-33 http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/ No one has ever accused me of having a “still small… Read more “Hearing God”