15 Prayers Every Christian Should Pray by Sarah from Ask in the Desert

How do you pray? Do you find it hard to pray during the ups and downs of life? I think we all have moments like that, as we are not perfect. I feel that this list of prayers is a good helping tool for anyone who is in need.

God is always listening. He may seem quiet at times but he never leaves us. He is always present in our lives and is always working on the good things for us. So if you are unsure what to pray during this time in your life or maybe you do not know how to say what is in your mind, find the list below. I pray that this list will help you.

1.     Let me boast in what you have done for me NOT what I think I’ve done for you.

2.     Help me to see the fullness of my sin so that I might seek the fullness of your love, knowing you alone can save.

3.     Lord, my heart longs for control, I want only for me. Change my desires Lord so that my will would be yours. 

4.   Give my soul a mirror, that I might see who I really am, not who I believe myself to be.

5.   Give me the strength to resist unbelief.

6.     Teach me to surrender to your plans, instead of imposing my plans upon you.

7.     Teach me to see your glory in everything around me, and let me appreciate what you have made.

8.     Let me understand a little bit more of your love every day.

9.     Turn my sinful anger into empathy and understanding.

10. Turn my apathy towards sin into righteous anger.

11. Let my life show how much love you have for your people.

12. Let me live today, for today. Not worrying my soul, trying to control the world around me to a degree that is sinful.

13. Teach me to trust you, in every part of my life. Not just the parts that are convenient to me.

14. Let me know your true character, not be fooled by only seeing “what I want to see” in you.

15. Let my soul feel the depth of what you did for me on the cross, and in your resurrection.

Start the New Year in Prayer - 2016

We live in an upside down world! Those who insult Islam or stand for Christianity are beheaded. 
Terror attacks in Paris, Colorado Springs and San Barnardino have left us dismayed and horrified.
Our country is experiencing government corruption, lies spun as truth and our youth being mislead by the false propaganda of the media. We no longer trust our government, our leaders, our newspapers, our investors and even our religious leaders. 

As we approach 2016 - Isaiah 60:1-2 is a verse to focus on!
"Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you.  See, darkness covers the earth and thick darkness is over the peoples, but the Lord rises upon you and his glory appears over you. We live in a world that is enveloped in thick darkness, God commands us to arise, let our Light shines, and the distinctive glory of our Lord will be obvious to all.  

What do we do - knowing the enemy is advancing?  Follow the example of Jehoshaphat in 2 Chronicles 20. When Jehoshaphat knew an evil army was advancing he inquired of the Lord and proclaimed a fast for all of Judah.  We like Jehoshaphat should cry out in a desperate prayer for help before we plunge past the point of no return into the abyss of God's judgment.  As believers we need to come together to seek help from the Lord. 

God reassured Jehoshaphat in 2 Chronicles 20:15, 17 - Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army.  For the battles is not yours, but God's.  You will not have to fight this battle.  Take up your positions; stand firm and see the deliverance the Lord will give you.  Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.  Go out to face them tomorrow, and the Lord will be with you.

What do we do - we start the 2016 year in a position on our knees as we humble ourselves, seek God's face, repent our our sin, and intercede for  out nation.  Then having done all, we stand firm in our faith that God has heard and will answer our prayer. 

Adapted from Anne Graham Lotz