Praying the Scriptures
Thursday Morning Prayer
November 21, 2024
Take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. Pray in the Spirit at all times in every prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert and always persevere in supplication for all the saints. (Ephesians 6:17–18)
Heavenly Father,
As I greet this November morning in New Mexico, with the chill of the desert air brushing against my face and the quiet stillness of Your creation surrounding me, I clothe myself with Your salvation as my helmet and take up the sword of the Spirit, which is Your Word.
Lord, guide me in prayer this day, keeping me alert with all perseverance. May I intercede for all Your saints, lifting up my heart in petitions and supplications as naturally as the sun ascends the morning sky. Let the spirit of wisdom and revelation flourish in me, that I might discern Your gentle whispers in the rustle of the autumn leaves and the distant calls of the migrating fowl.
As the landscapes of New Mexico stretch wide and beautiful, may my prayers also extend far beyond the bounds of my immediate sight, reaching into the lives of those who need Your touch. Help me to stand firm in faith, to carry forth the truth of Your Word as boldly as the mesas rise from the earth.
Thank you, Lord, for the armor You provide, for the battles unseen, for the strength You offer that I might stand through another day under this vast, southwestern sky.
In Jesus' name, I pray,
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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