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For a Strong Heart

Mighty Lord,
A weak heart is a significant health concern. Even relatively light physical activity can be a risk. A poor diet could cause even greater damage. Things that could normally be taken for granted with a healthy heart have to be given serious consideration when the heart is weak.

What is true of a physically weak heart is also true of a spiritually weak heart. A weak heart may be easily led astray. It can drift away from God or depend on other people or things for what God promises to provide. It easily folds in the face of temptation. It questions and even challenges God. 

Grant me, therefore, a strong heart. Strengthen my heart through your Word. Build it up by increasing my faith and cementing my trust in you. Make me spiritually heart-healthy so that I cling to your promises and confidently walk in your ways. Let me be a solid example for others to follow and use me to lead and guide others closer to you.

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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For Struggling Congregations

Head of the Church,
There are many Christian congregations that struggling. Their struggles can be caused by many different challenges in different seasons of ministry. Some are without a pastor to shepherd your people. Others struggle to raise up strong leaders. A lack of financial support from generous offerings can limit essential ministry efforts. Declining attendance and/or disengaged members put a heavy burden on the faithful few who bear the bulk weight of congregational responsibilities. 

Yet when you are the Lord of the Church, the head of the body of Christ, there is always reason for hope. Answer the prayers of members in struggling churches, and do so in such radical ways that surpass even the loftiest of requests. Use their struggles to drive them into your Word and through that process draw them closer to you. Spur members on to share in the joys of ministry by inviting and engaging each other when service opportunities are available. Use them also to encourage their pastor when he is down by lifting him up with your promises. Lead them to see each and every victory you bring about in their midst, to celebrate them, thank you for them, and build on them as your grace allows. Make struggling churches into turnaround stories that become healthy, thriving congregations which are a testament to the power of your Word and the blessing of your grace. 

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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For a Healthy Prayer Life

Abba Father,
One of the greatest blessings I have as a believer is the privilege of bringing all things before you in prayer. You promise always to hear me and always to answer me. Help me prioritize prayer. I don’t want it to be just a morning/evening or before meals thing, but an all-through-the-day thing. When I speak to you in prayer, my thoughts are more directed to you and your trustworthy promises, and away from the many frustrations and distractions of this world. Keep me mindful of the prayers of intercession that I have promised to others, so that I approach your throne on their behalf regularly as well. Lead me always to approach prayer as a first line of defense and never as a last resort. Guide me in prayer so that all that I ask is in alignment with your will and desire for my life and for your kingdom. 

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.