Monday, June 08, 2009

Psalm 46:1
God is a safe place to hide, strong and ready to help whenever we need Him.

A good friend and great prayer warrior taught me the following prayer. This prayer is a practical way for me to run to God as a safe place to hide. Pray this prayer for yourself seeking to be aware of how, when and where you are specifically tempted. Pray this prayer for two others.

I ask this day Lord, that you would refrain my feet from running to sin against You.
Let not the foot of pride which leads to blindness, stumbling, disorientation and death, raise it's ugly self against me.
Let not the hand of the wicked one drive me back, distract, deceive, dissuade, nor discourage me.
Guard my lips Lord, that they would not speak words untrue, boastful, foolish, ill-advised, hasty, out of season, words that have not sought Your counsel, words that embitter or embarrass others, words that do not build up.
Guard my eyes Lord, that they not behold things worthless nor things which entice.
Deliver me from vain thoughts that stain and defile me, from judgmental thoughts that prejudice and condemn me, from fearful thoughts that distract, deceive and dissuade me.
Deliver me from fleshly desires that captivate my mind and enslave my will, that my heart may seek peace, rest, truth, life, security, and solace, nowhere save in You and in You alone.

Thanks for joining us in prayer,
Neil

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