Praying the Scriptures
Thursday Morning Prayer
August 29, 2024
Remember your leaders, those who spoke the word of God to you; consider the outcome of their way of life, and imitate their faith. … Do not be carried away by all kinds of strange teachings; for it is well for the heart to be strengthened by grace, not by regulations about food, which have not benefited those who observe them. (Hebrews 13:7, 9)
Gracious and Loving God,
As the sun rises to greet this new day, we come before You with hearts full of gratitude. We thank You for the leaders and guides You have placed in our lives, those who have spoken Your Word to us and have shown us the path of faith. May we remember their teachings and their steadfast faith, and may their examples encourage us to walk in obedience and love.
Lord, keep us rooted in Your truth. Guard our hearts from strange and diverse teachings that would lead us astray. Help us to remain focused on Your grace, for it is by grace that we are strengthened and sustained. Let Your Word be our foundation and Your Spirit our guide so that we may grow in wisdom and understanding.
As we go forth into this day, may we carry the legacy of faith with us, living in a manner that reflects Your love and truth. Grant us discernment and courage to hold fast to the teachings that draw us closer to You. May Your grace be evident in our lives in every decision and interaction.
We pray this in the name of Jesus Christ, our faithful Shepherd and Savior.
Amen.
May this prayer bring you peace and inspiration for your day.
The Bible passages come from the New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Bible, copyrighted © 1989, 1993 by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America and are used by permission. All rights reserved. Praying the Scriptures is penned daily by Kenny Sallee, ThM.
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