Kevin DeYoung provides thirteen guidelines for those who lead congregational prayer. These would be helpful in prayer meetings too. Worth copying out and supplying to those involved in this aspect of worship. Here’s a sample: 1. Prepare. Some traditions use set prayers. Others rely on extemporaneous prayers. Both have their place. But I believe what …
Scotty Smith continues to post a prayer a day. This one is a standout. Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. …
Over the course of a month in our pastoral prayers, MGPC consistently mentions the local congregations in this city, usually praying for one and its leaders. We pray for fruit for their work of sharing God’s Word, the Gospel contained therein, and for wisdom in those who lead. This article from Eric Bancroft gives five …
Heidelberg Catechism – Lord’s Day 52 127. Q. What is the sixth petition? A. “And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.” That is: since we are so weak that we cannot stand by ourselves for one moment, and besides, since our sworn enemies, the devil, the world, and our own sin, …
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