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For Enlightenment for Those Struggling With the Word

Sanctifying Spirit,
Your Word is life. Through it you lead us to you in faith, and through it you sustain and strengthen that faith. Yet, because your ways are not our ways nor are your thoughts our thoughts, we struggle with certain teachings in Scripture. Be present, Spirit, with those who are discouraged or doubting. Do not allow the evil one to manipulate confusion or uncertainty in such a way as to drive a wedge between our loving Father and his precious saints. Rather, use the struggle to stretch faith. Allow doubts to serve as a reflection of our own weakness, leading to a greater reliance on God’s strength. Use the clear passages of Scripture to illuminate difficult teachings and so enlighten believers to your precious and powerful promises. Bring your gift of unity wherever the devil divides, and thwart his efforts to use your Word to turn your people against each other and against you. 

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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For Confidence to Teach Others

Perfect Teacher,
There is no salvation apart from hearing of you, knowing what you have done, and believing it. So, since no one can be saved without learning, it follows that no one can be saved without teaching. We may not always feel confident in our ability to teach others when it comes to your Word, but since disciples are always learning and growing, we are by default filled with what we need to teach others. The teaching we do will not likely take place in a classroom, but in day-to-day living and through one-on-one relationships. You do not require experts to teach others, just believers putting their faith into practice through a willingness to disciple others. Make me one of them.   

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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For the Pursuit of Knowledge

All-Knowing God,
There is so much to learn about the world and everything in it. You give us curious minds and a desire to know more. Nevertheless, since so much information can so easily be secured through technology in an instant, and with so little effort, the joy and eagerness to pursue knowledge is threatened. Even thinking itself can be carried out on our behalf by smart technology. Guard us from mental laziness. Make our minds sharp and enable us to think critically on our own. Do not allow our own sloth to seek shortcuts over opportunities to grow and learn. Keep us enthusiastic about the goal of learning just for the sake of gaining knowledge and understanding. Lead us to be quick to acknowledge and thank you for our growth, and bless our efforts so that we glorify you in the process.

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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For Everyone to Keep Seeking Him

Light of the World,
This week of Epiphany, we reflect on the wise men who journeyed to worship the Savior. With so few details revealed about their travels, we can only imagine the kinds of sacrifices they made to seek out Jesus. Lead us to follow their example continually, never tiring of seeking him, no matter how well we feel we may already know him. Let us be willing to make whatever sacrifices are necessary to keep seeking him. In the process, deepen our understanding, elevate our faith, and solidify our trust. By whatever means you see fit, compel the lost to seek him, too, that they might find the light of their salvation and their eternal hope and joy. Reward all who seek you with the peace that only you can provide. 

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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To Know Your Will

Sanctifying Spirit,
Grant me the wisdom and understanding necessary to know your will. In our Christian freedom, you allow us so many daily paths to take and choices to make. And even when believers choose different paths and make different choices, they can all be pleasing in your sight. So as I seek to know your will in my life, I do not expect or anticipate some signal or sign from you regarding every single decision, since you have made no promise to provide them.

However, since you have promised to grant me wisdom and understanding when seeking your will, this I ask for boldly. Knowing also where you provide wisdom and understanding, direct me to your Word to find what I need. Help me to know you better and to seek to understand your words and actions over the course of history, which have blessed and served your people in countless ways. Then, use everything I learn about you to better guide me to carry out your will for my life. 

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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For Faith-Filled Wisdom

All-Knowing God,
Not only are we fearfully and wonderfully made, but you have also given us the intellectual capacity to continuously seek out and discover the extent of how marvelously you have designed us. Thank you for the gift of knowledge and wisdom, along with the desire to stretch ourselves in pursuit of it. Reward those who are willing to read and study great minds and thinkers because they value understanding and intellect

Ultimately, however, since wisdom without trust and faith in you will always be limited and lacking, I pray that everyone in pursuit of higher learning and greater intellect will eventually be led to you. While worldly wisdom is beneficial for mankind, it cannot reach beyond this life. That kind of wisdom comes only from faith and is granted only by your Spirit. When we have this kind of wisdom from the Word, it is a blessing both to us and to our fellowman when we practice it. Guide us then, both to acquire and to apply your wisdom.

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.