Prayer is communication with God, whether formal or informal.
"First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for everyone" (1 Tim 2:1). When you are asked to pray for someone, how often do you wonder what to say? If you are asked to lead in prayer, it can be stressful. The usual guidance is to just follow the…
“Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears us, whatever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we have asked of Him” ( 1 John 5:14-15 NKJV). Prayer is usually thought…
For this reason, I bow my knees to you Father of my Lord Jesus Christ, from whom the whole family in Heaven and Earth is named, that you would grant me, according to the riches of your glory, to be strengthened with might through your Spirit in the inner being, that Christ may dwell in…
Dear heavenly Father, I pray that you, the God of my Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to me the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of you, that the eyes of my understanding may be enlightened; that I may know what is the hope of your calling, what are the riches…
Almighty God, Father of all mercies, we your unworthy servants give you humble thanks for all your goodness and loving-kindness to us and to all whom you have made. We bless you for our creation, preservation, and all the blessings of this life; but above all for your immeasurable love in the redemption of the…
O Father of mercies and God of all comfort, our only help in time of need: We humbly ask You to behold, visit, and relieve Your sick servant N. for whom our prayers are desired. Look upon them with the eyes of Your mercy; comfort them with a sense of Your goodness; preserve them from…
N., I lay my hands upon you in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, beseeching our Lord Jesus Christ to sustain you with his presence, to drive away all sickness of body and spirit, and to give you that victory of life and peace which will enable…
The Leader and People pray responsively In peace, we pray to you, Lord God. Silence For all people in their daily life and work; For our families, friends, and neighbors, and for those who are alone. For this community, the nation, and the world; For all who work for justice, freedom, and peace. For the…
Dear heavenly Father, thank you for this food. Bless it and nourish it to our bodies. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. Catholic Bless us, O Lord, and these, Thy gifts, which we are about to receive from Thy bounty. Through Christ, our Lord. Amen. Eastern Orthodox O Christ God, bless the food and drink…
Our Source, who is transcendent, Holy is your name. Your rulership come; Your will be done; on earth as it is in heaven. Give us each day the food we need. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And let us not be led into temptation; but deliver us…