A Prayer

Psalm 86:11

Give (us) an undivided heart that (we) may fear your name

Celebration, like other Believers around our nation and the world, is in the midst of 21 Days of continual prayer for 2019.  During my time of praying this morning, the Lord inspired a specific prayer in me based on a portion of Psalm 86:11. I share it with you now in the hope that it will inspire, convict, be prayed by your lips, and be used however else the Spirit would desire.

Father,
We confess that our hearts are divided:
     -Our lips sing praises in worship and then speak lies only hours later
     -Our feet walk on your path one day and then jump to a worldly path the next day
     -Our eyes look to You and then look away
     -Our hearts are filled with Your goodness and then they go back to wandering
     -Our ears hear you Calling and then we get distracted by the noises of the world
     -Our hands do Your work one day and then destructive work the next day
     -Our minds are focused on Your Word and then the silliest thought can dethrone it

Father,
You see divided hearts and desire to make them undivided.  Who is like you, O Lord? Your goodness, forgiveness, and love bring life and hope forever.

Your mercies are new every morning.
Your gifts are good.
Your patience brings healing to the most divided heart.
Your invitation to fear your name is an act of grace and security.

So...
Give me an undivided heart.
Give Celebration an undivided heart.
Give the Church of Richmond an undivided heart.
Give the Bride of Christ an undivided heart.

That we might fear, lift up, honor, and glorify Your Name.

Ex nihilo,


R.J. Rhoden