Prayers inspired by the Holy Spirit and written down by Larry Gaithe.
Most Gracious Lord, Your command to encourage others can be found throughout the Bible. I was able to find the following ways to encourage others in Thessalonians Chapter 5 and I ask for Your help in implementing them into my life: So long as I strive to emulate Your life, I know I will be … Read more
Most Precious Spirit, come to me and fill me with renewed life and help me learn to love the things that My Savior loved and do what He would do. My goal has always been to see my life changed into the image of His. I know that this cannot happen until my heart is … Read more
Most Generous Lord, after You ascended into Heaven, Your disciples prayed for “the promise of the Father (the Holy Spirit).” He came down to us on Pentecost to begin His mission on earth … to console, teach and guide Your people. The Holy Spirit is a “Helper” I can trust and follow. As I submit … Read more
My Tenderhearted Lord, we humans have many reasons for the anguish and grief we bear: The loss of a job, the loss of personal property, the struggle with problems, the end of a marriage and the death of a loved one. While every loss creates a degree of anguish and emptiness, some losses hurt much … Read more
You, My Merciful King, are the best thing that has ever happened to me. You are the breeze that fills the sails of my life and guides me through uncharted waters. You show me Your goodness and steer me away from the evil toward safe harbors. You show me how to navigate around the storms … Read more
Most Adoring Lord, how wonderful it would be to receive a phone call from You each morning saying, “Good morning, this is God. I’ll be handling all of your problems today. I will not need your intervention, so have a wonderful day.” Reality is that I do not get such phone calls but, in reality, … Read more
Remember Your mercies, O Lord, and show me the way back to You. Guide me to Your truth so I can find my way. I feel alone and I long to hear the comfort of Your voice and feel the gentle touch of Your hand. A misstep here and a misstep there has caused me … Read more
Most Patient and Persevering Lord, I am a simple man who readily admits that I do not know what You know, nor the things that You conceive, nor what is Your intent for my life. My thoughts cannot begin to compare with Yours because mine usually waver and become scattered. If the things I face … Read more
I rejoice in You, My Lord, for I can boldly say that You are My Helper and You are the reason I no longer have to be fearful, apprehensive or anxious. Whenever I keep my focus on You, I do not throw away my confidence. I need for You to teach me endurance so that … Read more
Most Loving God, I have willingly given You my heart because my relationship with You means everything to me. You came down from Heaven to show me how to live my life, what I should use as building blocks for it and the path I should take to arrive at my desired destination. You have … Read more