Begin with...
- Adoration: "For the LORD is our judge, the LORD is our lawgiver, the LORD is our king; he will save us." (Isaiah 33:22) Spend time praising Him for Who He is!
- Verses: 1 Timothy 1:17; Exodus 15:11; Revelation 7:10,12; Hebrews 13:8; Daniel 2:20-23; Psalm 68:35; Daniel 4:3; Isaiah 43:11; Revelation 1:8.
- Confession: "Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered." (Psalm 32:1) Personal confession is appropriate, and spend time confessing the iniquity of America.
- Verses: Daniel's confession of Israel's sin in Daniel 9:4-19; Nehemiah's confession in Nehemiah 1:4-10.
- Thanksgiving: "The LORD hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad." (Psalm 126:3) Thank Him for what He has done, and demonstrate faith by thanking Him for what He will do in the future.
- Verses: Psalm 100:4; Psalm 50:14; Hebrews 13:15; Philippians 4:6.
Close with...
- Supplication: "I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; for kings, and for all that are in authority..." (1 Timothy 2:1-2a) Ask God to do mighty deeds!
- Verses: Encouragements in supplication: Ezra 6:10; Jeremiah 29:7; Colossians 4:2,12; Psalm 20:6. David's prayers for the king: Psalm 72 and Psalm 21.
A note about praying Scripture: The passages listed would be appropriate to "pray back" to God. Using God's own words as our prayer helps us to pray according to His will and to know what to say!
Before you know it, 35 minutes have passed... not just in daydreams, but in enjoying God's presence and the privilege of prayer. Please e-mail us to share the tools that you use in your weekly prayer time!
