Praying the Scriptures (Page 3)

Ask the LORD for rain in the springtime;it is the LORD who sends the thunderstorms.He gives showers of rain to all people,and plants of the field to everyone.The idols speak deceitfully, diviners see visions that lie;they tell dreams that are false, they give comfort in vain.Therefore the people wander like sheepoppressed for lack of a shepherd. Gracious God and Heavenly Father, You are the God of the universe, the creator, in control of nature and sovereign over all things and…

The Spirit of God came on Azariah son of Oded. He went out to meet Asa and said tohim, “Listen to me, Asa and all Judah and Benjamin. The LORD is with you when youare with him. If you seek him, he will be found by you, but if you forsake him, he willforsake you. For a long time Israel was without the true God, without a priest to teachand without the law. But in their distress they turned to…

At that time, Jesus said, “I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because youhave hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to littlechildren. Yes, Father, for this is what you were pleased to do.All things have been committed to me by my Father. No one knows the Son exceptthe Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and those to whom the Sonchooses to reveal him.Come to me, all you who are…

Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them: “Rulers and elders of the people! If we are being called to account today for an act of kindness shown to a man who was lame and are being asked how he was healed, then know this, you and all the people of Israel: It is by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified but whom God raised from the dead, that this man stands before you…

The kingdom of heaven is like treasure in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again,and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field.Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. When hefound one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it. Our God and Heavenly Father, We understand from Jesus’ parable that the kingdom of God is worth more…

Who is a God like you, who pardons sinand forgives the transgression of the remnant of his inheritance?You do not stay angry forever but delight to show mercy. Gracious God and Heavenly Father, Thank you for loving us, for your compassion towards us and for the peace you give us. We are mindful of our sins and how we are so undeserving of the forgiveness that we receive when we confess and repent. We deserve your judgement but you delight…

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take myyoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you willfind rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Father, how often we try to do everything ourselves and let ourselves become overburdened and discouraged. So many things trouble us and bring us down. If only we would remember at…

Therefore, brothers and sisters, since we have confidence to enter the Most HolyPlace by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way opened for us through thecurtain, that is, his body, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, letus draw near to God with a sincere heart and with the full assurance that faith brings,having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having ourbodies washed with pure water. Let…

Don’t be deceived, my dear brothers and sisters. Every good and perfect gift is fromabove, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change likeshifting shadows. He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we mightbe a kind of first fruits of all he created. Gracious God and Heavenly Father, You are all goodness and light. You are unchanging, constant, faithful, ever the same. Father, we thank you for every blessing and…

The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.He maketh me to lie down in green pastures:he leadeth me beside the still waters.He restoreth my soul:he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil:for thou art with me; they rod and thy staff they comfort me.Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies:thou anointest my head with…

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassionand the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our trouble, so that we can comfortthose in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God. For just as weshare abundantly in the sufferings of Christ, so also our comfort abounds throughChrist. If we are distressed, it is for your comfort and salvation; if we are comforted, itis for your comfort, which…

“I, wisdom, dwell together with prudence;I possess knowledge and discretion.To fear the LORD is to hate evil;I hate pride and arrogance,evil behaviour and perverse speech.Counsel and sound judgement are mine;I have sight, I have power.By me kings reign and rulers issue decrees that are just;by me princes govern, and nobles—all who rule on earth.I love those who love me, and those who seek me find me.With me are riches and honour, enduring wealth and prosperity.My fruit is better than fine…