March 27th, 2009
“Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.” (Ps 51:10) “I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better.” (Eph 1:17) “Keep your servant also from willful sins; may [...]
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March 24th, 2009
The following prayers are additonal collects that can be used during the Lent period. These collects are normally shorter than the usual ones we use in our services. The prayer for the third Sunday in Lent challenges us to discern God’s will for us and to give up what harms us and seek his perfection [...]
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January 29th, 2009
With the recent events in Gaza and the widespread suffering that has occurred it is important that Christians pray for this part of the world. This is an article that I wrote about four years ago that still is very relevant. In Psalm 122 David instructs us to: Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May [...]
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