A Disciple’s Prayer Lord, heart. It takes heart to have compassion. It takes heart to show mercy. It takes heart to love unconditionally. It takes heart to forgive freely. It takes heart to extend grace. Lord, it takes your heart in me to live that out. Amen. Disciple time with the Lord: Listen: What is God saying?Obey: What will I do with what God is saying?Go: To whom will I take
Mind
A Disciple’s Prayer Lord, mind. We are to think on those things that are true. We are to think on those things that are honest. We are to think on those things that are just. We are to think on those things that are pure. We are to think on those things that are lovely. We are to think on those things that are of good report. Lord, this is
Speak
A Disciple’s Prayer Lord, speak. We are to speak with grace. We are to speak with love. We are to speak the truth. We are to speak with compassion. We are to speak with authority. We are to speak with conviction. We are to speak with power. Lord, we can speak all these only in the power of the Holy Spirit. Thank you for filling me with the Holy Spirit.
Listen
A Disciple’s Prayer Lord, listen. We are to listen with empathy. We are to listen with compassion. We are to listen with respect. We are to listen with grace. We are to listen with heart. We are to listen with mercy. Lord, that is exactly how you listen to us. Amen. Disciple time with the Lord: Listen: What is God saying?Obey: What will I do with what God is saying?Go: To
Faith
A Disciple’s Prayer Lord, faith. Increase our faith. Grow the faith in us to the size of a mustard seed. Help us have the faith of David when he faced Goliath. Help us have the faith of Daniel in the lion’s den. Lord, you have given each of us a measure of faith. Help us exercise what you gave us. Then mountains will move. Amen. Disciple time with the Lord: Listen:
Today
A Disciple’s Prayer Lord, today. We did not make it. We do not know what it will bring. It will only happen once. We do our best to make plans for the day. Rarely does a day go according to how we planned it. Many people will miss today because they are worried about tomorrow. Lord, the essence of today is Your presence. When we are so consumed with making
No Words
A Disciple’s Prayer Lord, no words. When there are no words, sit with the hurting. When there are no words, give the hurting a long hug. When there are no words, give the hurt a gift of peace. When there are no words, give the hurting compassion. Lord, help me to be Jesus when there are no words. He is the best comforter for those who are hurt. Amen. Disciple
Markers
A Disciple’s Prayer Lord, markers. They are significant moments in our walk with You. It’s important to journal those moments. Otherwise, we will be like the Israelites coming out of Egypt who were ungrateful for all that you did for them. An entire generation ended up dying in the desert never to see the Promised land. Lord, there are many markers in my life, but the greatest marker is the
Hug
A Disciple’s Prayer Lord, hug. A hug is a sign of affection. A hug is warm. A hug is a sign I am with you. A hug says we are in it through it all. A hug can bring peace. A hug can bring a smile to a face. Lord, when I hug someone, you are hugging both of us. A Spirit filled hug is the greatest hug of all.
Smile
A Disciple’s Prayer Lord, smile. A smile can light up someone’s day. A smile can bring warmth. A smile reveals the heart of a person. A smile will cause others to wonder why we smile so much. Lord, we smile because of you. We smile because of your love in us. Amen. Disciple time with the Lord: Listen: What is God saying?Obey: What will I do with what God is saying?Go: