Prayer of Joy, Wonder and Thankfulness By Steve Wickham
The longest times of waiting precede the highest times of joy, wonder, and
thankfulness in God's faithfulness, resplendent in the delivery of what was
always hoped for.
This is my prayer today:
My Father in Heaven,
You have journeyed with me from
days before my birth, knitting me together in my mother's womb. You have seen
the worst of my sin, but I have never been forsaken. You have been patient with
me even when I have been impatient with myself. Your Grace upholds me and
delivers me life and the opportunity at abundance.
I confess before you, O Lord,
that I am unworthy without Christ; that if not for your Son's sacrifice I would
be the lowest of low. Yet, because of the Messiah's sacrifice, and because you
saw fit to raise him, I live. This salvation is real; it's life-transforming,
and I love you for it. I confess before you, O Lord, as you well know, my
patience has been stretched, and sometimes beyond my capacity to cope, but you
have helped me as I have relied on your abounding strength. I confess my
weakness, but you know that already. Still, you are blessed that I know; that I
understand; that I do not deny it.
There are no words to describe
how thankful I feel, and the joy in my heart, this very day. I cried out to you
and you answered me in this way; a perfect scenario in order to serve you and
your blessed church. I am so thankful that serving brings me joy, and this is
not of me; this miracle you have moulded into my heart is a miracle of you. I
love you that you have saved me from myself. And I am therefore thrilled in awe
and wonder at how powerful and sweeping your Grace is. You have given me a
place to belong, so that I might help others to feel they belong. This is a
beautifully urgent purpose you have thrust into my heart. It is becoming my
very being.
I ask you most humbly, O God, to
give me the courage to serve and to lead well, with discernment. Give me the
grace to support my senior; help me learn from him; help me understand exactly
what it is I can do to support him. Give me, O LORD, the capacities and
wherewithal to serve the church, each member and each attender, that each may
grow to be more like you; to say "yes" to Jesus more and more,
bringing glory to you. Above all, my God, give me the ability and tenacious
desire to do this thing below... to:
"Pray without
ceasing." ~1 Thessalonians 5:17 (NRSV)
I am praying all believe things
in the Name above All Names, the King of Kings and Lord of Lords, Jesus. AMEN.
© 2013 S. J. Wickham. Steve Wickham is a Registered Safety Practitioner and holds Degrees in Science, Divinity, and Counselling. Steve writes at: http://epitemnein-epitomic.blogspot.com.au/ and http://tribework.blogspot.com.au/ Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Steve_Wickham Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/7481516