Greetings Brethren and Friends,

Jesus taught His disciples (and us) to pray-Matthew 6,9.  His model prayer was to our Father in heaven and included the words, HALLOWED (holy) be thy name, to show that we should honor our God and to speak to Him with all humility and respect.  Our prayers should express our weaknesses and our dependance on Him for His strength and His forgiveness for our confessed and repented sins.  Pray earnestly, pray often for our families, for the spread of the Kingdom, for our Elders, our ministers, our enemies and those who are outside of Christ.  The avenue of prayer is a gift given us by God and we should give daily thanks to Him for His love, His mercy and His kindness.  Jesus frequently prayed to the Father before speaking, acting or making decisions and we would be wise to follow His example.  Ere you left your room this morning, did you think to pray?

Father, humbly and respectfully we come to You on bended knee to thank You for your love, mercy and kindness that brought us Jesus, our Savior and redeemer.  We thank You for gifting us with the avenue of prayer, our Only means to talk to You and express our thanks and our need for Your help and guidance as we face the trials, tribulations and temptations in this lost and dying world.  We pray for our ministers who are spreading Your gospel both here and abroad.  Bless them and strengthen them as they do their work. Bless and help our Elders who are keeping watch for our souls.  We pray for the lost and for our enemies that their hearts might be softened and they would turn back to You.

Thank You for the kindness You show us each day; praise and bless Your holy name.  This prayer we offer in Jesus name, AMEN

Greetings Brethren and Friends,

Rejoice in the Lord, O you righteous!  For praise from the upright is beautiful-Psalms 33.1.  Rejoice in the Lord always-Philippians 4.4.  Rejoice always-1 Thessalonians 5.16.  Pray without ceasing-1 Thessalonians 5.17, for men always ought to pray and not lose heart-Luke 18.1. In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you-1 Thessalonians 5.18.  Oh, give thanks to the Lord for He is good!  For His mercy endures forever-Psalms 107.1.  Give thanks always for all things to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ-Ephesians 5.20.