Prayers inspired by the Holy Spirit and written down by Larry Gaithe.
God of Justice and Order, one thing all people need to remember is that the wicked and selfish will get the justice they deserve. It sometimes seems as though You ignore the deeds of evil and haughty people, but in my heart I know that Your judgement will befall them because You are patiently waiting … Read more
Most Gracious Lord, Your stories take something that is familiar to Your listeners and embeds a spiritual truth within them to teach a lesson. They link something a listener knows to something hidden which compels one to think and discover Your truth. The parables, as they were called, require me to reflect on what I … Read more
Most Nurturing God, just like humans have children, You have children too – men and women who have chosen Your Son as their Savior. You have marked each one of us as Your very own. In the same way that You hold human parents accountable for the training of their child in the way they … Read more
O God of Justice and Wisdom, I see sin as an act of my rebellion against Your will which places a premium on following my own will as opposed to Yours. Sin fills the vacuum left when Your truth no longer fills my life. I sin when I … disobey Your commands … knowingly separate … Read more
Most Awesome God, throughout the ages You have done wondrous and marvelous things to accomplish what You wanted to achieve. In the beginning, You created the sky, the water, the land and everything that filled them in order to show us the power of Your words … and You did it Your way. When the … Read more
My Precious Lord, a life without You only produces a bitter, lonely, and hopeless life. One filled with You is fulfilling. Even though my life encounters barriers that block my enjoying life, I remain satisfied because of my hope in You. My goal must be not to waste my time on sinful or meaningless things … Read more
O God of Joy, how lovely is Your dwelling place and I am elated that You have made room for me. I look forward to escaping from the hustle and bustle of the world to share time with You. I am encouraged by the fact that we can meet anywhere and at any time. It … Read more
My All-Knowing Teacher, knowledge (learned facts) is good, but wisdom (applying facts) is better. When I gain knowledge, it is useless until I know how to use it. It is important for me to not only hear what You are saying through Your Word and the Holy Spirit, but to start acting on it. Under … Read more
Most Wise God, how utterly trivial is what I know when compared to what You Know. Life is filled with complexities, situations, and unanswered questions that my mind cannot resolve. As I observe the world, the more I see contradictions and double standards. The more information that I gather, the more imperfection I see around … Read more
Most Holy One, You are my lamp of learning whose light illuminates my understanding. Teach me to choose wisely and live-in accordance with Your commands. Kindle within me a desire to know You better and walk in Your ways. As I search for Your truth, purge me of the things that are impure and self-serving. … Read more