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For Discernment to Uncover the Lies I Believe

Holy Spirit,
Satan is the father of lies. It is therefore no surprise that he retains the same tactics today that brought him success against Adam and Eve and countless others since then. As shameful as it ought to be that he would be so unoriginal and simple-minded, it’s even more embarrassing that I still fall for his lies today. The reason I so often believe his lies is that he is so good at masking them as the truth. Therefore, I ask for discernment to be able to help me expose any lies that I am believing. Use others around me to help detect them and warn me, or to inform me of the possibility of certain lies in my life. Give me the humility to realize that no matter how smart I think I am, the evil one is superior in outsmarting me with seeds of doubt, misinformation, and deception. Then, when the lies I am believing come to the surface and are discovered, empower me to shut them down with the truth of your Word. Let your light pierce any darkness in my life so that I can call out the lies and replace them with truth. 

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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For Those Faithfully Serving Behind the Scenes

Heavenly Father,
Sundays are sacred. Thank you for those quietly serving behind the scenes. Thank you for the toilet that works because of the retired plumber who came in during the week and used his gifts to fix it. Thank you for those who attentively care for the property and landscaping so that our open door is not an eyesore on Sunday morning. Thank you for those willing to get their hands dirty for the sake of a clean and tidy sanctuary that sets the tone for worship. Thank you for those serving in a hot kitchen to bake the refreshments enjoyed by many. You provide your people with gifts to humbly serve behind the scenes, not for praise or recognition, but with faithful, gratitude-filled hearts, eagerly making the most of these opportunities to love you and us. Thank you for them.

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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For Worship to Be About Jesus

Heavenly Father,
Sundays are sacred. As believers gather in Christian churches all over the world on this day for worship, edify them through the preaching of your Word. Remind both preachers and those listening that we are called the Christian Church because Christ is central to all that we are and do. Let that be clearly reflected and understood in preaching and worship. While we enjoy freedom and flexibility in so many ways because of the gospel, guard all believers at all times against being willing to compromise anything that may call Christ into question. On Jesus and his saving work, your Church is a tower of strength. Without him, it crumbles to pieces. Let it stand forever, as you have promised, and keep us faithful to our promise to remain true to you. 

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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To Gather Others to Your Church

God of Grace,
Your Church is for everyone. However, there are still so many souls outside of Christianity who are blinded by the evil one and are in danger of being eternally lost. Some are blind because they are simply unaware of all that you have done to save. Others are blind because they have been deceived by false religions and counterfeit gods. Still others stand as bitter enemies of the Christian faith. Yet these all have this in common: you alone bring them unparalleled peace that is not accessible and cannot be appreciated apart from Jesus Christ. Flex your mighty right arm of salvation, unleash your Holy Spirit, and dislodge and dismantle every obstruction that is currently cutting off so many from the lifeline of faith in Jesus. Let the gospel overpower all opposition and succeed in rescuing many more souls into the safety and sanctuary of your Church. 

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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To Grow My Faith

Holy Spirit,
How can we possibly determine the value of the priceless gift of faith which you have given us? By faith, our eyes have been opened to see our Savior, who has secured our salvation and who provides us with peace and purpose in life. Therefore, I ask you to increase my faith so that it continues to cling ever so tightly to you and does not waver or doubt. Since I know you carry out this vital work through your Word, draw me into it more consistently and direct me to think on it deeply. Lead me also to crave Communion, by which you refresh and restore my soul, and to rejoice in my baptism, by which you claimed me as your own. Use your Word in all these wonderful ways to grow in me a faith that delights in fixing my eyes increasingly on my Jesus. 

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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For Artistic Gifts in Worship

Heavenly Father,
Sundays are sacred. When we worship in your house, we see so much that draws the eyes of our hearts to you. Thank you for the gifts of creative vision combined with faith that you have granted to so many to edify us in worship. As the sun’s rays are filtered through palettes of stained glass, the colorful patterns evoke beauty and awe as our gaze is turned upward to ponder how you shine so brightly in our lives. Banners teach us while touching our hearts with rich symbols and imagery. Graphics put your Word into powerful pictures. The design and thoughtfulness put into the very sanctuary in which we worship capture theological truths, drawing us further into your presence. Thank you for the many artistic gifts used to magnify you and stir the souls of your people in worship. Continue to move many to use their skills and abilities for such a noble and holy purpose.

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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To Watch Over Our Young People

Good Shepherd,
Stay close to the sheep of your flock who are young. Daily they face many dangers and distractions. Some are physical and emotional, like threats of violence and bullying at school. They face academic and athletic pressure that weighs heavily on them. Other threats are spiritual, including struggles with sin, doubts about you or your Word, or negative peer pressure to hide or diminish their faith. Social media, foul language in music, and shows that celebrate sin shape and influence their minds and thinking in ways they don’t yet understand. Protect them, Lord. Guard and keep them. Lead their parents and other caring Christian adults to be vigilant in watching out for them and steering them in the right direction. Feed their faith so that they may flourish and never forsake you. 

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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For Those in Prison

Ever-Present Father,
While society often overlooks those behind bars, let those in prison know that you, Lord, never do. When we pray for justice to be carried out, it means that those who commit crimes will face consequences for their actions. When those consequences include jail time, steer them away from violence and cruelty toward others. Meet their physical needs, protecting them from harm and danger. Make known to them that they are not forgotten or rejected by you. Whether they are people of faith or not, lead them to seek you out so that they may know the One whose arms are always open to welcome the wayward and the lost. Maximize their time in prison by providing many opportunities to be in your Word and grow in faith. Your Word reveals that you specialize in transforming guilty sinners into saved saints to carry out your service. Therefore, let your grace continue to set prisoners spiritually free, so that they may enjoy life to the full and eagerly serve you in your kingdom when you grant their physical freedom. 

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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To Consider the Comfort of Worshipers

Heavenly Father,
Sundays are sacred. When we gather together to worship in your house, we do so to be fed the spiritual food of your Word. While it is our individual responsibility to keep our hearts and minds focused, we also recognize the importance of doing what we can to make the worship space comfortable. Give congregations an awareness of factors that may be obstacles to worship for some in attendance. The worship space doesn’t only communicate important theological truths, but also ought to be welcoming and accommodating. Spacing, seating, temperature control, noise – these and so many other considerations can result in worshipers having a negative experience and missing out on the proclamation of your Word. Let us do all we can to ensure that Jesus and his Word are in no way overshadowed or diminished in worship by giving careful thought to all elements of worship.

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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For Godparents to Be a Blessing to Their Godchildren

Lord of the Church,
Godly godparents may be some of the most under-appreciated gifts you give believers. Christian parents may not always take advantage of the blessed tradition of choosing godparents, or they may not give much prayerful deliberation to their choice if they do. Godparents, too, may overlook or neglect their important roles. Nevertheless, guide your church to retain this practice, to expand its awareness, and to heighten its importance. Your little baptized saints growing up in the world today are in as much need of prayer and spiritual care as ever. Place godchildren on the hearts of their godparents regularly. Direct them to your throne of grace on their behalf, and lead them to welcome and embrace the role of helping disciple their godchildren in every way possible. 

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.