1. Father,
May I walk with you,
And talk with you
Today.
2. Mary,
May I pray with you,
And stay with you
Today.
3. Jesus,
May I go with you,
And grow with you
Today.
4. Spirit,
May I blaze with you,
And praise with you
Today.
References
1. The Lord has told you what is good, and this is what he requires of you: to do what is right, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God (Micah 6:8; NLT).
God talks with man (Deuteronomy 5:24; DBY).
2. They all met together and were constantly united in prayer, along with Mary the mother of Jesus (Acts 1:14; NLT).
3. Then [Jesus] said to the crowd, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must turn from your selfish ways, take up your cross daily, and follow me” (Luke 9:23; NLT).
We will speak the truth in love, growing in every way more and more like Christ (Ephesians 4:15; NLT).
4. What looked like flames or tongues of fire appeared and settled on each of them. And everyone present was filled with the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:3-4; NLT).
We […] who worship God in the Spirit, rejoice in Christ Jesus (Philippians 3:3; NKJV).
Jesus, full of joy through the Holy Spirit, said, “I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth” (Luke 10:21; NIV).
Give thanks for everything to God the Father
in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ
(Ephesians 5:20; NLT).
1. Thank you for your gift of faith,
Which helps me, Lord, to pray.
2. Thank you for your gift of hope,
Which lifts my heart each day.
3. Thank you for your gift of love,
Which makes my soul rejoice.
4. Thank you for your gift of truth:
Your still, small, inner voice.
5. Thank you for your gift of time,
Whatever trials may come.
6. Thank you for eternal life,
Your gift, through Christ, your Son.
References
1. It is by grace you have been saved, through faith – and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God (Ephesians 2:8; NIV).
You can pray for anything, and if you have faith, you will receive it (Matthew 21:22; NLT).
2. Christ Jesus […] gives us hope (1 Timothy 1:1; NLT).
Why am I discouraged? Why is my heart so sad? I will put my hope in God! (Psalm 42:5; NLT).
3. Each day the Lord pours out his unfailing love upon me (Psalm 42:8; NLT).
My heart rejoices in the Lord (1 Samuel 2:1; NLT).
4. Jesus answered, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me“ (John 14:6; NLT).
After the fire [came] a still small voice (1 Kings 19:12; NKJV).
5. He gives breath to everyone, life to everyone who walks the earth (Isaiah 42:5; NLT).
Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows (John 16:33; NLT).
6. God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life (John 3:16; NLT).
The wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord (Romans 6:23; NLT).
Pray for all people. Ask God to help them;
intercede on their behalf
(1 Timothy 2:1; NLT).
1. Lord,
I pray for all of us
Who suffer:
2. Those yearning for a home,
A job,
A child;
3. Those thirsting for freedom
From fear, abuse,
Or exploitation;
4. Those longing for better health
For others,
Or themselves;
5. And those who ache
For the presence
Of the dead.
6. Please strengthen us
To face each loss;
Console us when we mourn.
7. Help us to find
New hope in you,
And to rebuild our lives
8. By following your much-loved Son,
Who gave up all he had
For us.
Through his dear name,
Amen.
References
1. Pray for all people. Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf (1 Timothy 2:1; NLT).
2. Forget not your servant but give her a son (1 Samuel 1:11; NIV).
3. The oppressed will be set free (Luke 4:18; NLT).
4. He will heal us (Hosea 6:1; NLT).
5. You have taken away my companions and my loved ones. Darkness is my closest friend (Psalm 88:18; NLT).
6. Even when I walk in the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me (Psalm 23:4; NLT).
7. “I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope” (Jeremiah 29:11; NLT).
Jesus called out to them, “Come, follow me!” (Matthew 4:19; NLT).
8. Though he was God, he did not think of equality with God as something to cling to. Instead, he gave up his divine privileges; he took the humble position of a slave and was born as a human being (Philippians 2:6-7; NLT).
We know what real love is because Jesus gave up his life for us (1 John 3:16; NLT).
1. Father God,
I want to pray,
But my mind is empty.
2. Father God,
I want to pray,
But nothing’s in my heart.
3. Father God,
I want to pray,
But my soul is silent.
4. Holy Sprit,
Sigh for me,
And pray on my behalf.
References
1. We do not know how to pray as we ought (Romans 8:26; NRSV).
2. His heart became numb (Genesis 45:26; ESV).
3. Toward God my soul is silent (Psalm 62:1; YLT).
4. The Spirit helps us in our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with sighs too deep for words (Romans 8:26; RSV).
The Lord has told you what is good, and this is what he requires of you: to do what is right, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God (Micah 6:8; NLT).
1. Please teach me, Lord, what you require,
So I may do as you desire.
2. “Love me, your neighbours, strangers, foes, And pray for all, till healing flows.
3. Make no show of faith, or prayer, But serve me gladly, everywhere.
4. Keep your temper, staying calm; Forgive all those who hurt and harm.
5. Say, ‘Sorry,’ when you grieve someone, And make peace, always, if you can.
6. Be honest, kind, and quick to care; Keen to lend, and give, and share.
7. Above all else, these words are key: Take up your cross, and follow me!”
8. Thank you, dear Lord; I hear your call; You are my way, my truth, my all.
References
1. What does the Lord your God require of you? He requires only that you fear the Lord your God, and live in a way that pleases him, and love him and serve him with all your heart and soul (Deuteronomy 10:12; NLT).
I desire mercy, not sacrifice (Hosea 6:6; NIV).
2. You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength [and] love your neighbour as yourself (Mark 12:30-31; NLT).
You have heard the law that says, ‘Love your neighbour’ and hate your enemy. But I say, love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you! (Matthew 5:43-4; NLT).
3. When you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others (Matthew 6:6; NIV).
Serve the Lord with gladness (Psalm 100:2; NKJV).
4. In your anger do not sin (Ephesians 4:26; NIV).
Don’t sin by letting anger control you. Think about it overnight and remain silent (Psalm 4:4; NLT).
Forgive those who sin against you (Matthew 6:14; NLT).
5. If you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother or sister has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to them; then come and offer your gift (Matthew 5:23-4; NIV).
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God (Matthew 5:9; NIV).
If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone (Romans 12:18; NIV).
6. Lend to them without expecting to be repaid (Luke 6:35; NLT).
Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me (Matthew 25:40; NIV).
7. Then he said to the crowd, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must turn from your selfish ways, take up your cross daily, and follow me” (Luke 9:23; NLT).
8. Jesus told him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life” (John 14:6; NLT).
Christ is all that matters (Colossians 3:11; NLT).
I look to you for help, O Sovereign Lord
(Psalm 141:8; NLT).
1. Help me, Lord,
To worship you today,
To praise you
As I walk your Narrow Way,
2. To see you, Lord,
In everyone I greet,
And serve you willingly
In all I meet.
3. Help me, Lord,
To pray throughout today,
To follow you
Along your Little Way,
4. To bless you, Lord,
And thank you without cease –
For then I’ll live in love,
And joy, and peace.
References
1. Worship the Lord with gladness (Psalm 100:2; NLT).
Praise the Lord! (Psalm 150:1; NLT).
Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it (Matthew 7:13-14; NIV).
2. Christ is all that matters, and he lives in all of us (Colossians 3:11; NLT).
Be kind to everyone (2 Timothy 2:24; NLT).
Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them (Romans 12:9; NLT).
Sitting down, Jesus called the Twelve and said, “Anyone who wants to be first must be the very last, and the servant of all” (Mark 9:35; NIV).
3. Pray continually (1 Thessalonians 5:17; NIV).
Jesus said to his disciples, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must turn from your selfish ways, take up your cross, and follow me” (Matthew 16:24; NLT).
4. I will bless the Lord who guides me (Psalm 16:7; NLT).
Give thanks in all circumstances (1 Thessalonians 5:18; NIV).
Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them (1 John 4:16).
You will live in joy and peace (Isaiah 55:12; NLT).
