Daily prayer is crucial to our walk with the Lord. At times, I struggle with how to pray for others as though there is a right way and a wrong way. Who am I to question God's will for another's life journey? Over time I've discerned that there isn't one way or time or place to pray that is better than others. The important thing is to pray, and God will understand (and forgive) my fumblings and bumblings over words.
Recently, I discovered in an online BTS newsletter the following prayer written by the writer Beth McLendon. Perhaps her words will inspire your prayer time as they have mine.
Prayer for a Friend
Wondrous Lord,
I pray for my friend, (name).
Lord, strengthen that which needs strengthening.
Heal that which needs healing.
Renew that which needs renewing.
Motivate that which needs motivating.
Bring peace to that which needs peace.
And Lord, I ask that you would
Draw my friend into a new depth of joy and intimacy with you. Amen.
Copyright 2015 Beth McLendon
Enjoy Beth's inspirational prayers at her blog www.inspirationalprayers.com.
Muriel Fish serves as church librarian and lives on Fishbone Farm with her husband, four hens, and one spoiled tabby cat. When she's not collecting eggs, she teaches public speaking and writing courses at Thomas College.
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