![]() Now, help me to trust in your mercy, to see myself in the light of your holiness, and grant me the grace that I may have true contrition, make an honest confession, and find in you forgiveness and perfect remission. ![]() Holy God, your knowledge of me exceeds what I grasp or see in any moment you know me better than I know myself. Let our confidence not rest in our own understanding but in your guiding hand let our desires not be for our own comfort, but for the joy of your kingdom for your cross is our hope and our joy now and unto the day of eternity. Grant us patience, O Lord, to follow the road you have taken. These prayers are from Saint Augustine's Prayer Book, published by Forward Movement in 2013. Selected Prayers from Forward Day by Day In particular I will try to be faithful in those habits of prayer, work, study, physical exercise, eating, and sleep which I believe the Holy Spirit has shown me to be right.Īnd as I cannot in my own strength do this, nor even with a hope of success attempt it, I look to thee, O Lord God my Father, in Jesus my Savior, and ask for the gift of the Holy Spirit. I will try this day to live a simple, sincere and serene life, repelling promptly every thought of discontent, anxiety, discouragement, impurity, and self-seeking cultivating cheerfulness, magnanimity, charity, and the habit of holy silence exercising economy in expenditure, generosity in giving, carefulness in conversation, diligence in appointed service, fidelity to every trust, and a childlike faith in God. In the name of the strong Deliverer, our only Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Inspire me with the spirit of joy and gladness Īnd make me the cup of strength to suffering souls Grant me this day some new vision of thy truth Open wide the eyes of my soul that I may see good in all things Help me to keep my heart clean, and to live so honestly and fearlessly that no outward failure can dishearten me or take away the joy of conscious integrity Preserve me from minding little stings or giving them Keep me sweet and sound of heart, in spite of ingratitude, treachery, or meanness ![]() May my decision delight you, O loving Lord, in obedience and service to love.Let me not turn coward before its difficulties or prove recreant to its duties Speak to me, O Lord, in your Word and in signs to guide me along the path of grace that is Christ Jesus. May I be guided to choose what is faithful to your purposes and plans. May your Spirit show me what best serves your will, O Lord. Free me of any selfish desires or any temptation to compromise my values. Let me know first that I am your beloved child. Won’t you guide me?įree my heart, O Lord, of any fear and worry. John 14:26 PRAYER FOR GUIDANCE AND DIRECTION He will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched landīut the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you. And it lets you know even more how much he loves you and wants to help you. It enables you to hear what he has to say to your heart. Maybe the best thing about consulting with God in prayer is that it builds your relationship with him. ![]() Don’t just talk to people who will tell you what you want to hear. But talking about it helps organize your thoughts. They don’t have to tell you exactly what to do. It also helps to talk to people you trust about your situation. Also, it helps you avoid mistakes that would take up even more time later. Including God in your decision making gives you peace and confidence. You might think you don’t have time to pray, but in the end it saves time. Jesus did this all the time, and his example is always good. When facing an important decision, take the time for communion with God to help you make wise choices.
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