Today’s Prayer

Lord, there is no rest for the weary, chaotic heart except within the arms of Your grace. Let my devotions not be in vain Lord Jesus. Clip the perplexities of soul that keep me off balance in life. My spirit is not satisfied with anything less than full knowledge of what it means to be unified to You and live out Your commands. Woe to me if I let worldly distractions taint my legacy of faith. Woe to me if I become distracted by temporary pleasures when eternal joy is waiting for me in Your Kingdom. Guide me to spiritual pursuits that are profitable for this journey, Lord. Stretch my soul beyond its current capacity. I long for a holy perception of all that I have in Christ. I delight to know that in You I have enough. In You, I am complete. Curtail my indulgences, Lord, until my desires are perfectly aligned with Your will. My soul cravings lead me to seek a depth of devotion that is worthy of Your Name. Jesus, let me forever abide in You. My soul no longer finds delusional rest in acts which keep me separated from You. Even my imperfections are rendered impotent because You have redeemed me, Lord. The tears that fall out of my heart are expressive of the longing for something better than this world offers. The cravings for holiness are only satisfied by the abiding presence of You, my Savior. Words are inadequate to express my gratitude, but in devotion to You my heart beats to its rhythm regardless. Truly, there is rest from this weary world for those in Christ Jesus. Under the blessed assurance of the truth set down in Matthew 11:27-29 and the authority of Christ my Savior I bow in prayer.

All things have been handed over to Me by my Father, and no one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and anyone to whom the Son chooses to reveal Him. Come to Me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you, and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
Matthew 11:27-29, ESV

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