"Prayer is the soul's sincere desire, unuttered or expressed...
Prayer is the burden of a sigh, the falling of a tear
The upward glancing of an eye, when none but God is near."
Salvationists around the world are answering calls to prayer for a variety of international situations where social and spiritual injustices seem to be prevalent. I am confident that these calls to prayer are being used of God to strengthen the prayer life of Salvationists around the world to be intentional intercessors; to urge us to be more fully reliant on our great God; to "share the burden and double the blessing".
A friend gave me this 5th century prayer today. But be assured, though it is an ancient prayer of the church, it has lost none of its relevance when directed sincerely to the heart of God.
Bless all who worship you,
From the rising of the sun
Unto the going down of the same.
Of your goodness, give us;
With your love, inspire us;
By your Spirit, guide us;
By your power, protect us;
In your mercy, receive us,
Now and always.
From the rising of the sun
Unto the going down of the same.
Of your goodness, give us;
With your love, inspire us;
By your Spirit, guide us;
By your power, protect us;
In your mercy, receive us,
Now and always.
1 Kings 8:28 (MSG) ~ "I'm bold to ask: Pay attention to these my prayers, both intercessory and personal, O God, my God. Listen to my prayers, energetic and devout, that I'm setting before you right now."
