July 2009....Prayer Time

 

Praying for Others
 

Someone kneels before God in prayer,
You already know his care.

So I pray and intercede to You,
Knowing You can see him through.

Bless him in his troubled state,
To his loved ones may he relate.

Tenderness, compassion and care,
Are the gifts You want him to share.

I will not stop praying for him,
May wisdom fill him to the brim;

A worthy life may he live,
Always willing to forgive.

Grow him in the knowledge of You,
His spiritual understanding renew.

Strengthen him with Your glorious might,
To do good works in Your sight.

Fill him with patience and endurance, I pray,
So he may come to serve You every day.

Giving thanks to the Father above,
Who has saved him through His love.

Praying for Yourself 

I come before You on bended knee,
I am a sinner, too dreadful for You to see.

You, Lord, set the example so great,
Gave me the free choice to imitate.

But each day I fall far short of You,
In my actions, all I say and all I do.

I cry out for Your forgiveness,
I am so ashamed of my sinfulness.

You died upon the cross for me,
From all sin You set me free.

Jesus You rose to heaven above,
Dying for my transgressions, Your gift of love.

As my Saviour, come into my life,
Free me from this sin and strife.

Keep me in the palm of Your hand,
I know sweet Jesus You understand.

As I face each day anew,
I want to be more like You.

 

(By Doreen Hardie)