Heavenly Father,
We begin this new calendar year with open hearts, open minds, and gratitude for the blessings we have received.
This year we resolve to love you more completely.
This year we resolve to reorder our priorities, placing faith, family, and friends ahead of things.
This year we resolve to do more to create disciples, be Jesus' hands and feet, and reach out to those in need - physically, financially, emotionally, and spiritually.
This year we resolve to spend time in the Word, study, and the fellowship of Christian brothers and sisters, uplifting and supporting each other in our walk.
This year we resolve to be intentional about giving You thanks for all the circumstances of our lives.
And this year we resolve to live each day giving you all honor and glory, praising you unceasingly, beloved Lord.
Amen and Amen.
(C) 2011 Ann Trimble-Ray
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Prayer of Intercession
Heavenly Father,
My soul cries out to you, great cries of grief and pain. I seek your presence, your comfort, and your strength. I lay before you the hurt I feel and relinquish my grip on the circumstances causing me distress.
I give you my loved one, asking you do a mighty work in this heart, transforming anger, fear, and chaos. Touch your child with your peace, bringing contenment where there is none. Illuminate the right path, giving guidance, assurance, and safety where there is none.
I pour out this prayer, knowing you are greater than our woes and mighty to save. I boldly ask for your intervention, giving you all glory, honor, and praise for you alone are holy, able to do more than we can imagine for your children.
In the holy and precious name of Jesus I pray. Amen.
My soul cries out to you, great cries of grief and pain. I seek your presence, your comfort, and your strength. I lay before you the hurt I feel and relinquish my grip on the circumstances causing me distress.
I give you my loved one, asking you do a mighty work in this heart, transforming anger, fear, and chaos. Touch your child with your peace, bringing contenment where there is none. Illuminate the right path, giving guidance, assurance, and safety where there is none.
I pour out this prayer, knowing you are greater than our woes and mighty to save. I boldly ask for your intervention, giving you all glory, honor, and praise for you alone are holy, able to do more than we can imagine for your children.
In the holy and precious name of Jesus I pray. Amen.
Monday, November 7, 2011
Prayer - Advent 4 2011
Heavenly Father,
We have enjoyed this Advent journey and the opportunity to focus on your gifts of hope, love, joy, and peace.
We have learned a peaceful life is one filled with hope, love, and joy as well. These gifts come to us through Your son, Jesus, who fulfilled the prophecy, ministered on earth, and died to save us.
During Advent, we take time to contemplate all the gifts we have been given. The gifts of hope, love, joy, and peace have greater value than anything we could possibly purchase, make, or discover. Our lives are made richer by embracing and sharing these gifts with all we encounter, along with the story - and reality - of Jesus’ birth.
We praise You, Creator God, for loving us so much You sent Your Son to live on earth with us. Advent gives us time to pause, pray, and thank You for these great gifts.
In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.
(C) Ann Trimble-Ray 2011
We have enjoyed this Advent journey and the opportunity to focus on your gifts of hope, love, joy, and peace.
We have learned a peaceful life is one filled with hope, love, and joy as well. These gifts come to us through Your son, Jesus, who fulfilled the prophecy, ministered on earth, and died to save us.
During Advent, we take time to contemplate all the gifts we have been given. The gifts of hope, love, joy, and peace have greater value than anything we could possibly purchase, make, or discover. Our lives are made richer by embracing and sharing these gifts with all we encounter, along with the story - and reality - of Jesus’ birth.
We praise You, Creator God, for loving us so much You sent Your Son to live on earth with us. Advent gives us time to pause, pray, and thank You for these great gifts.
In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.
(C) Ann Trimble-Ray 2011
Prayer - Advent 3 2011
Heavenly Father,
In this time of Advent as we prepare our hearts to celebrate the birth of Jesus, the Baby King, we are filled with Joy!
We can’t understand Your plans for us. You are infinitely wise and have vision beyond our comprehension. We can believe, however, You have our best interests at heart and wish joy for all Your children.
We anticipate the birth of Jesus with increasing hope, love, and joy. Our hearts are renewed by the promise of the Messiah, born to young parents and raised in humble circumstances. We find ourselves growing ever more eager to celebrate this miraculous birth and all the joy it brings.
All glory to You, our Gracious God, for the gift of joy we experience during Advent and all year long.
In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.
(C) Ann Trimble-Ray 2011
In this time of Advent as we prepare our hearts to celebrate the birth of Jesus, the Baby King, we are filled with Joy!
We can’t understand Your plans for us. You are infinitely wise and have vision beyond our comprehension. We can believe, however, You have our best interests at heart and wish joy for all Your children.
We anticipate the birth of Jesus with increasing hope, love, and joy. Our hearts are renewed by the promise of the Messiah, born to young parents and raised in humble circumstances. We find ourselves growing ever more eager to celebrate this miraculous birth and all the joy it brings.
All glory to You, our Gracious God, for the gift of joy we experience during Advent and all year long.
In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.
(C) Ann Trimble-Ray 2011
Prayer - Advent 2 2011
Heavenly Father,
Our Advent journey brings us to the subject of love. We open our hearts and expand our understanding of this incredible gift!
We are Your children - children of God! There is no higher calling. We are loved by our Creator, given talents and abilities to glorify You.
We should never feel less than adequate. Your love for us is unconditional. We have not earned it. We cannot purchase it. We simply must accept it and along with it the blessed responsibility to live in Your light.
And because we are loved unconditionally, You sent Your son, Jesus, to be our Savior. He is both fully God and fully man, the reflection of His Heavenly Father and our brother who loved His earthly family and friends passionately.
Come, Lord Jesus, come!
In His name we pray. Amen.
(C) Ann Trimble-Ray 2011
Our Advent journey brings us to the subject of love. We open our hearts and expand our understanding of this incredible gift!
We are Your children - children of God! There is no higher calling. We are loved by our Creator, given talents and abilities to glorify You.
We should never feel less than adequate. Your love for us is unconditional. We have not earned it. We cannot purchase it. We simply must accept it and along with it the blessed responsibility to live in Your light.
And because we are loved unconditionally, You sent Your son, Jesus, to be our Savior. He is both fully God and fully man, the reflection of His Heavenly Father and our brother who loved His earthly family and friends passionately.
Come, Lord Jesus, come!
In His name we pray. Amen.
(C) Ann Trimble-Ray 2011
Prayer - Advent 1 2011
Heavenly Father,
We enter the season of Advent, a time of waiting, and turn our focus on you. We prepare our hearts for the coming of the Christ Child, a baby who would become our King.
Throughout Advent we hope. Hope does not put us to shame. We are called to be hopeful. And we are called to be messengers of your love.
We enjoy a wonderful privilege to share the hope of your glory with all who are suffering and hopeless. We have all experienced pain and been renewed with hope. With your love poured out into our hearts, we are equipped to face any challenge. And we remain in hope as we wait for the birth of your son, Jesus, Son of God and Son of Man.
Thank you, Gracious God, for giving us hope and sending Jesus to save us.
In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.
(C) Ann Trimble-Ray 2011
We enter the season of Advent, a time of waiting, and turn our focus on you. We prepare our hearts for the coming of the Christ Child, a baby who would become our King.
Throughout Advent we hope. Hope does not put us to shame. We are called to be hopeful. And we are called to be messengers of your love.
We enjoy a wonderful privilege to share the hope of your glory with all who are suffering and hopeless. We have all experienced pain and been renewed with hope. With your love poured out into our hearts, we are equipped to face any challenge. And we remain in hope as we wait for the birth of your son, Jesus, Son of God and Son of Man.
Thank you, Gracious God, for giving us hope and sending Jesus to save us.
In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.
(C) Ann Trimble-Ray 2011
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Prayer - Gratitude
Heavenly Father,
All we have is yours. Thank you. All we need, you provide. Thank you.
We are filled with gratitude, Jesus, for the many blessings we enjoy. We are rich beyond imagining! We have a heavenly Father who loves us unconditionally despite our failures. We have a Savior who loved us so much he took our sins to the cross with him where he died to ensure our eternal salvation. We have the Holy Spirit who lives with us each day, guiding and directing us.
Help us to live gratefully, to serve obediently, and to share boldly the message of the Gospel. Let our lives be models for those who don't know Jesus and seek more for themselves and their families. Guide us in our speaking so it always honors you, Gracious God.
For all the bounty we enjoy, we know there are those who are hungry for food and for a relationship with Jesus. Give us the means to meet those needs whether they be found close to home or far from here.
In the glorious name of Jesus we pray, Amen.
(c) Ann Trimble-Ray 2011
All we have is yours. Thank you. All we need, you provide. Thank you.
We are filled with gratitude, Jesus, for the many blessings we enjoy. We are rich beyond imagining! We have a heavenly Father who loves us unconditionally despite our failures. We have a Savior who loved us so much he took our sins to the cross with him where he died to ensure our eternal salvation. We have the Holy Spirit who lives with us each day, guiding and directing us.
Help us to live gratefully, to serve obediently, and to share boldly the message of the Gospel. Let our lives be models for those who don't know Jesus and seek more for themselves and their families. Guide us in our speaking so it always honors you, Gracious God.
For all the bounty we enjoy, we know there are those who are hungry for food and for a relationship with Jesus. Give us the means to meet those needs whether they be found close to home or far from here.
In the glorious name of Jesus we pray, Amen.
(c) Ann Trimble-Ray 2011
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