How’s your prayer life? Are you hesitant to start because you aren’t sure how to pray or what to say? Today we have several suggestions to get you started.
The editorial staff at crosswalk.com compiled a list of short prayers on several topics to help its readers in their prayer times. Here are a few of their suggestions:
A Prayer for Peace: Father God, my heart is filled with chaos and confusion. I feel as if I am drowning in my circumstances and my heart is filled with fear and confusion. I really need the strength and peace that only You can give. Right now, I choose to rest in You.
Here’s a Prayer for the Broken-Hearted: Lord, my heart is broken but You are near. My spirit is crushed, but You are my rescuer. Your Word is my hope. It revives me and comforts me — especially now. My soul faints, but you are the breath of life within me. You are my help, the One who sustains me. I am weak but You are strong. You bless those who mourn, and I trust You to bless me and my family with all that we need. You will rescue me from this dark cloud of despair because You delight in me.
And finally a Prayer for Self Control: Father, today I ask forgiveness of all the negative and harmful words I have spoken about myself. I do not want to abuse myself in such a way again. Transform my thoughts and let me understand how marvelously you made me. Change my habits so I use my tongue to speak hope and favor upon my life.