Today is Wednesday, January 13th, 2016; Karen's Korner #3223
In Max Lucado's new book "before AMEN", he focuses on a simple 'pocket prayer'.
He begins by confessing that 'some people would rather pray than sleep. Why is it that I sleep when I pray?'
I join Max!
So he gives us a simple prayer to 'keep in our pockets':
Father,
You are good.
I need help. Heal me and forgive me.
They need help.
Thank you.
In Jesus' name,
Amen
Then Lucado expands on the "Father" portion:
Father---Help me see you as my Daddy who cherishes me and holds me through anything and everything.
You are good---You are a loving Dad who knows what is best for me.
I need help---Will you help me have the humble and contrite heart you desire when I talk with you? I confess that my heart isn't always in the right place.
They need help---People all over the world think they have to be a certain type of person or have to say the right words in the right place to pray to you. I pray for protection from the enemy, who wants to rob people of true, intimate conversation with you.
Thank you---Thank you for showing us how to pray and for being a patient Daddy.
In Jesus' name, amen.
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