Conclusion 6.2 | ESVWe may then beg for the forgiveness of what has been amiss in our prayers.Lord, we have not prayed as we ought: Romans 8:26(ESV) who is there who does good and never sins? Ecclesiastes 7:20(ESV) Even when we want to do right, evil lies close at hand; and if we have the desire to
Conclusion 6.1 | ESVWe may then beg for the audience and acceptance of our poor weak prayers for Christ’s sake.Now may the God of Israel grant me the things I have requested of him. 1 Samuel 1:17(ESV)Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O LORD, my Roc
Conclusion 6.0 | ESVOf the Conclusion of our PrayersI am commanded to pray always, Luke 21:36(ESV) to pray continually, 1 Thessalonians 5:17(ESV) to devote myself to prayer, Colossians 4:2(ESV) because I must always have in myself a disposition to the duty, must be constant in it, and never grow wea
Intercession 5.20 | ESVFor those who are rich and prosperous in the world, some of whom perhaps need prayers as much as those who request them.Lord, keep those who are rich in this present age from being haughty and setting their hopes on the uncertainty of riches, and give them to trust in God, who
Intercession 5.19 | ESVFor the several ages and conditions of men, as they stand in need of mercy and grace.For those who are young and setting out in the world.Lord, give to those who are young to remember their Creator in the days of their youth; Ecclesiastes 12:1(ESV) that thereby they may be kep
Intercession 5.18 | ESVFor all the universities, schools, and nurseries of learning.Let the schools of the prophets be replenished with every good gift and every perfect gift from above, from the Father of lights. James 1:17(ESV)Throw salt into these fountains and heal its waters, 2 Kings 2:21(ESV)
Intercession 5.17 | ESVFor all the ministers of God’s holy word and sacraments, the masters of assemblies.Teach your ministers how they ought to behave in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, 1 Timothy 3:15(ESV) that they may not preach themselves but Jesus Christ as Lord, 2
Intercession 5.16 | ESVFor the magistrates, the judges, and justices of peace in the several counties and corporations.Make those who rule over my nation just, ruling in the fear of God; 2 Samuel 23:3(ESV) and let those who judge remember that they judge not for man but for the LORD, who is with the
Intercession 5.15 | ESVFor the advisers, cabinet members, members of Congress or Parliament, the ambassadors and envoys abroad, and all who are employed in the conduct of public affairs.Counsel my nation’s counselors, and teach its elders wisdom: Psalm 105:22(ESV) O give them a spirit of wisdom and
Intercession 5.14 | ESVFor the safe and righteous continuation of our civil government, that a blessing may attend it, that peace and truth may be established in our days and secured to posterity, and that the hopes of our adversaries and all their aiders and abettors may be extinguished.Lord, prese
