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January Prayer of the Righteous! Dear Heavenly Father, I thank thee for thy Grace and Truth which has come to me in the name of thy dear Son, who died and rose that I may live to thine eternal praise. Deeply do I appreciate a knowledge which is needful to intelligence. Thy Kingdom Come! I am grateful to behold a Day when all the world will be granted an opportunity to tread paths of peace and righteousness during the fast approaching kingdom of thy dear Son. Meanwhile I, with all who sincerely love thee, would please thee now! Continue to lead and to bless. Remove every tendency which is contrary to thy holy will. I would be dealt with as one of thy dear children, and, arrayed in that spirit, be free from anxiety, kindly and patient towards all, friendly and forgiving, quiet in bearing, thoughtful in speech, approachable, full of hope and joy, as well as strong and courageous, and ever courteous in expressing the ways of truth. Dear Father, I breathe this prayer whilst the world is in pain and stress. Be with and prepare me as an instrument to uplift them in that glad sweet day, when the Sun of Righteousness shall arise with healing in his wings. Meanwhile I commit my way to thee, believing that thou wilt answer this prayer because it is centred not in my own merit, but in that which belongs to Christ Jesus. Praise be to thee, O Father, from whom all blessings flow! FL
The purpose of prayer is not to change the Divine will, but to adjust oneself to it. As is your "Amen" so is your prayer. God's answers are wiser than our prayers. Prayer is not conquering God's reluctance, but taking hold of God's willingness. Deep Waters and a Bubbling Brook
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