Prayers inspired by the Holy Spirit and written down by Larry Gaithe.
Most Gracious and Loving God, I feel special because of Your gift of free will. You trust me to use it wisely and responsibly in choosing … good over evil … darkness over light … generosity over selfishness … and You over self. If I use it to love You and my fellow man, I … Read more
My Lord, as You approached the city of Jerusalem and looked out over it, You wept and said “if you had known on this day what would bring you peace … but now it is hidden from your eyes.” You did not weep over the bricks or mortar or the gardens or parks. You wept … Read more
Dear Lord and Master of My Life, I am elated in knowing that You achieved victory over death and attained newness of life. Because of what You accomplished, I too am the beneficiary of that same new life. From the grave, You rose triumphantly and now I am empowered to lift my life out of … Read more
O Giver of Life, I give You thanks for reconciling me to Your Father and giving me the gift of eternal life. At one time, I was alienated from You by the evil done in my mind and my actions. But now I have been reconciled by Your death on the cross. I am now … Read more
Dear Lord, throughout all of time You have created holidays and feasts to celebrate milestones and significant events in the lives of Your people. One of the more significant ones was the Passover Feast which celebrates the deliverance of Your own from bondage to an evil master. It serves as a reminder of the significant … Read more
O Precious Son of God, by the offering of Yourself as a ransom for my life, You’ve given me a chance to live as an overcomer. Through Your unselfish act, I have been given freedom and a new life. Only a love, perfect like Yours, could do so much to impact my life. I feel … Read more
Most Glorious and Risen King, the best three words I can hear on Easter morning is “He is Risen”. To the witnesses of the miraculous sight of an empty tomb on Easter Sunday morning, it was an amazing and wondrous thing to behold. The horror of Friday’s scourging and painful death upon a cross was … Read more
My Suffering Savior, I am both honored and a little frightened by Your call for me to take up my cross, deny myself and follow You. In responding to my call, I must be willing to follow in Your footsteps … going wherever You send me … and, doing whatever You ask me to do. … Read more
Most Precious Lord, I adore You and bless You because You have paid the price to redeem my soul. You are the Resurrection and the Light of the world. My desire is to be more like You. Teach me how to die to myself so that I too might rise again as a witness to … Read more
Most Loving Savior, I am thankful that You came to earth as a human who understands my human weaknesses and desires to show me mercy. Because of Your love for me, Your goal was to restore my friendship and fellowship with Your Father. Both my sin nature and my sins put me at enmity with … Read more