The Prayer Circle
The Prayer Circle section is designed to increase our knowledge and understanding of prayer and enhance our prayer life. The Prayer Circle contains various useful prayers, some tips on how to improve our prayers, and various articles related to our prayer lives. Through prayer we can help spread God’s influence throughout the entire world.
The Prayer Circle also offers you an opportunity to put prayer into practice by praying for the missing children listed here.
Prayers
Prayer of Peace & Contentment
"Lord Jesus Christ, I give my will to you; not my will, but your will be done in all things. Amen."
The Lord's Prayer (Matthew 6:9-13)
"After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen."
The Serenity Prayer
"God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change;
courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference.
Living one day at a time; Enjoying one moment at a time; Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace; Taking, as He did, this sinful world
as it is, not as I would have it; Trusting that He will make all things right
if I surrender to His Will; That I may be reasonably happy in this life
and supremely happy with Him forever in the next. Amen."
Prayer Tips
Here are some useful prayer tips that will enhance the effectiveness of your prayers:
- Got 5 minutes to spare - share it with God in prayer.
- First seek forgiveness before approaching God in prayer.
- Give praise before raising your concerns.
- Put your concerns in God's hands and let his will be done.
- Lay your burdens at God's feet and he will do the rest.
- End your prayers in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ.
- Give thanks and know that your prayers are already answered.
Finding the Right Mindset & Perspective
- Trusting in God is easy when things go our way; yet it is during times of hardship that we should rely on him the most.
- Don’t let disappointments shake your faith or trust in God.
- God’s love for us is unconditional; should not our love for him be the same?
- Love God because he first loved you.
- Seek peace in the midst of turmoil.
- Find joy in times of pain and sorrow.
- Look for opportunities in problems.
- Don’t blame God for your circumstances; trust him to carry you through them.
Articles on Expanding Our Prayer Life
New! Making Time to Pray
No matter how busy our personal lives become there is always enough time in our daily schedule for some personal time with God through prayer. Choose the depth of your prayer life according to your own special circumstances and desire for spiritual growth. The following tips might be helpful in either beginning or expanding your prayer life. More…
Praying Your Way through Trials & Tribulations
Do you ever feel like your prayers are not being answered and you don’t know why? If so, here are some important truths to keep in mind: More…
Believer's Island
Where do you want to be in your prayer life? How badly do you want to talk with God? How close of a relationship with God do you want to develop and how eager are you to do it? More…
How To Become A Prayer Warrior
The biggest source of power that we have is prayer. Throughout the ages we have forgotten how to pray effectively. All too often our prayers do not carry any real power behind them because they are diminished when our own desires and biases creep into them. More…
Building A Prayer Journal
If you are interested in starting a prayer journal you can use the following example prayer journal as a model: More…
Meditate With God - "The Meadow"
Looking for a place of solitude, filled with peace and offering restoration of your soul, seek ye the Lord Jesus Christ. More… |