Prayers inspired by the Holy Spirit and written down by Larry Gaithe.
My Powerful Defender, I live in a world that challenges my well-being every day. An earthquake shakes the very foundation of my security. A tornado or hurricane can blow away the treasures of a lifetime. A bullet can take away my life in an instant. A drunk driver can turn me into an innocent victim. … Read more
O Righteous Lord, You stressed the importance of obeying You when You said “Obey me and I will be Your God. Walk in the ways I command you, that it might go well with you.” You do not respond to the pleas of those who stubbornly insist on doing things their way or becoming hard-hearted … Read more
My Cherished Savior, I wait patiently for You because I believe that You have heard my cries and are motivated to act on my behalf. I only need to reflect on the many times You lifted the crushing weight of circumstances off my shoulders to realize You care deeply for me. You have given my … Read more
Most Submissive Savior, teach me how to be obedient the way that You were. I am impressed by the way that You submitted to Your Father’s will when You were asked to come to earth, suffer and die to save me. You submitted because of the honor and respect You had for Your Father and … Read more
My Wondrous Shepherd, through Isaiah the prophet You said of your people … “We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to his own way; and the Lord has laid upon Him (Christ) the iniquity of us all.” My straying from You can also be compared to a wandering sheep. A … Read more
O King of Creation, help me develop a new and better way of listening, hearing, and obeying every word You speak to me. In thinking about this, I recall Abraham who You tested … not to trip him up or see him fall … but to deepen his capacity to obey You. Just as fire … Read more
O Lamb of God, how I long to hear You speak to me. Like the Prophet Samuel, I try to stay close to You but have difficulty distinguishing Your voice when You speak. So much clutter comes into my mid from the world. When You speak it gets lost in all the noise of what … Read more
My Benevolent Leader, in departing from the earth, You gave Your followers a command to “Go into the world and preach the Good News to all creation.” You wanted us to explain that You had paid the penalty for sin and those who would believe in You would be forgiven and receive eternal life. I … Read more
Most Beloved Son of God, despite the miracles You did while on earth and the testimony You shared with those who would listen, there are still those who reject You. As a result, their hearts have become hardened, their eyes have been blinded to the truth, and darkness has engulfed them. What they miss out … Read more
Most Glorious King, as I contemplate the greatness of Your birth, I am reminded of how indebted I am to You for the sacrifice that You made for the sake of my soul. It is hard to imagine the manger in which You were born as a fitting place for a King to come into … Read more