Father Forgive Me

Lord - I call you Lord for that is what you are-the one the rules, governs, and it leads my life. At least this is what I have agreed to.

But, in reality, I often set my own rules, live by my own boundaries, and find that I submit to no one.

Father, forgive me for my sinfulness, for my lack of commitment, and for my unwillingness to remain faithful.

Holy Spirit, renew a passion within me to stand in the glory of my Lord.

Jesus, let's not one day go by that I do not spend time walking with you - communing with you-and submitting to your will and way from my life, for my family, and for your church.

Let it be. Amen.

Man of Prayer

I cannot call others to a life of prayer if I do not share a life of prayer.

I cannot expect the church to pray for one another if I do not model this myself. 

Jesus, help me to become a man of prayer. 

Amen. Let it be. 

Lord, teach me to pray again

Lord, teach me to pray again.

A simple request that comes straight from my heart.



Lord, teach me to pray again.

Lord, you know how I used to call out to you with great ease.

Lord, you know that I once had a thriving private prayer life.

Lord, you know that we once were in great unity through prayer.

Lord, you know that I feel distant from you now.



Lord, teach me to pray again.

Lord, you know that I call out to you every Sunday morning in front of more than a hundred people.

Lord, you know that I receive compliments on my public prayers.

Lord, you know that people make assumptions about my private prayer life.

Lord, you know that I struggle.



Lord, teach me to pray again.

Lord, I want to know you intimately.

Lord, I want to sit in your presence unhindered.

Lord, I want to be united with you in prayer.

Lord, I want to know you fully.



Lord, teach me to pray again.

A simple request that comes straight from my heart.



Amen. Let it be.

Ephesians 5:3

Ephesians 5:3; "But among you there must not even be a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God's holy people." 

Father God, forgive me for my impurity.  Cleanse me of the filth of this word. Cleanse my mind of immorality of the past. Cleanse my heart of the greed to satisfy my selfish desires. Cleanse my mind of the shame and guilt that. Cleanse me  that I may be as white - and as pure - as snow. 

Psalm 51

Psalm 51:1-4, 7-12; "Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions. Wash away all my inquiry and cleanse me from my sin. For I know my transgressions, and my sin is always before me. Against you, you only have I sinned and done what is evil in your sight, so that you are proved right when you speak and justified when you judge...Cleanse me with hyssop, and I will be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter than snow. Let me hear joy and gladness; let the bone you have crushed rejoice. Hide your face from my sins and blot out all my iniquity. Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Do not cast me from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me."

Begin Advent

Father God, as I begin this Advent season with You, in anticipation of what You will bring into my life, help me to stay focused on You and on Your way for my life. Strengthen my will to love and serve You with my every thought, word, and deed. Enable me to live a holy and pleasing life for you so that the over abundance of love and obedience will shine. Empower me to minister and transform lives with You and for You.

Father God, this is all about You. Remind me of this truth with every breath that I take. May you receive the glory with my life and for my life.

Amen. Let it be. 

Your Presence

My prayer today God is that we, as your church, would come to acknowledge and feel your presence around us.

My prayer today God is that we, as your church, would recognize and be overcome by your presence.

My prayer today God is that the people of the Washington Free Methodist church would, not just sing with Passion, but that they would worship you with passion.

Amen. Let it be.