Discipleship Commons

Wesley’s written prayer for families for Saturday Morning. John wrote morning and evening prayers for families, I am offering paraphrases to my Family Ministry class

We present ourselves before You, our Lord and our God, to give You our gift of gratitude and thanksgiving, desiring only that you lovingly accept us, and our service, under the direction of Jesus Christ. In his great name we come to ask Your pardon and peace. Please give your growing grace and your expressions of love even when we are not worthy of the least of Your love. But worthy is the Lamb that was slain to take away the sin of the world (Rev. 5:12, John 1:29). For his sake You will give us everything since Jesus fulfilled all the holy laws we broke and set right our offenses. In Christ we know You are gracious and merciful to people who deserve nothing but punishment.

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Wesley’s written prayer for families for Thursday Evening. John wrote morning and evening prayers for families, I am offering paraphrases to my Family Ministry class

Dear Lord, our God, Your glory is above our thoughts and Your love above all our works. We are definitely living monuments of Your love. You have not abandoned us in our sins; instead, You give us good hope and strong comfort through grace. You sent Your only Son into the world “so whoever believes in Him will not perish” in his or her sins “but have everlasting life” (John 3:16-17). Lord, we believe, so help our unbelief by giving us a true repentance toward God and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ. This way we may be counted with those who repent and believe till our souls are saved. As those justified by faith, allow us to have peace with God through our Lord Jesus and rejoice in Christ who provides redemption through His blood. Let the love of God spring out from our hearts through the Holy Spirit which You give us.

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