The Family Prayer

Composed by Deacon John B. Tyree
FAMILY PRAYER

Oh God! ___ Our Father,
Blessed be your Holy Name!
To thine be the Glory forever!
We beseech thee in this day that thou hast made. We humble ourselves before you. We raise our voices with “Hallelujahs!”
We seek your will for our lives through your Holy word that you have preserved and laid out before us.
We ask that you kindle the forgiveness in our hearts, that we may forgive each other as we daily walk in the guidance of your Holy Spirit.
We ask for forgiveness for all of our trespasses against you, as we forgive those who trespass against us.
Father, many times we fail to appreciate your goodness and your Grace. We try to measure your love for us by the abundance of material blessings you give. Please forgive us!
Help us Oh God, to love one another as you have commanded and demonstrated for us through Jesus Christ. He gave his utmost for each of us. No greater Love! Please let our love parallel the giving of Jesus as He gave sight to the blind, walking to the lame, food to the hungry, shelter to the homeless, clothing to the naked, and a word of salvation to the sin sick souls.
Help us Oh God, to perpetuate your Love by sharing Jesus with every lost soul we come in contact with.
We have have a blessed assurance that your Holy Spirit will never have a ‘power failure’, and your mercy does not have an ‘expiration date’.
We wholly depend upon you, Oh God!
Now keep us in the paths of righteousness for Christ’s sake.
Let the words of our mouths and the meditations of our hearts be acceptable unto you Oh God! You are our strength and our redeemer.
We ask it all in Jesus’ name. Amen!