I arise todayThrough a mighty strength, the invocation of the Trinity,Through a belief in the Threeness,Through confession of the OnenessOf the Creator of creation. I arise todayThrough the strength of Christ's birth and His baptism,Through the strength of His crucifixion and His burial,Through the strength of His resurrection and His ascension,Through the strength of His …
A Covenant Prayer of John Wesley
In her message yesterday, "Make the Most of the Time," from James 4:13-5:7, Jenny Ellefson closed with John Wesley's covenant prayer. I find this prayer to be very meaningful and challenging. One source says, "John Wesley adapted this prayer from the Puritan tradition that was so important to his parents, Samuel and Suzannah, and life …
A Prayer of Mary McLeod Bethune
Father, we call Thee Father because we love Thee. We are glad to be called Thy children, and to dedicate our lives to the service that extends through willing hearts and hands to the betterment of all mankind. We send a cry of Thanksgiving for people of all races, creeds, classes, and colors the world …
Prayer: A Litany of Humility
Jesus! Meek and humble of heart, Hear me.From the desire of being esteemed, Deliver me, Jesus.From the desire of being loved, Deliver me, Jesus.From the desire of being extolled, Deliver me, Jesus.From the desire of being honored, Deliver me, Jesus.From the desire of being praised, Deliver me, Jesus.From the desire of being preferred to others, …
A Prayer of Howard Thurman
Open unto me, light for my darknessOpen unto me, courage for my fearOpen unto me, hope for my despairOpen unto me, peace for my turmoilOpen unto me, joy for my sorrowOpen unto me, strength for my weaknessOpen unto me, wisdom for my confusionOpen unto me, forgiveness for my sinsOpen unto me, tenderness for my toughnessOpen …
Matthew Erickson 