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In Luke 18:9-14 there are two people who pray. Are you like either of them? How does your prayer go?
Lord, I hope that I have never prayed like the Pharisee though I’m sure my heart has been as prideful many times. I pray more like the tax collector with an emphasis on being “at [...]

It is good to reflect on how you talk to Jesus, how Jesus likes to hear you talk to Him. Read Isaiah 49:15
Dad, I love the way I can talk to you as if you are standing before me. I don’t have to fall prostrate or speak in some religious tone for you to [...]

What will you do for Christ? In Matthew 11:28-30, Jesus has suggestions for you.
Lord, you say if I “come” then you will “give.” If I “take” then you will let me “find.” You say that if I do these things then the yoke (something that couples or binds together; a bond or tie) [...]

Read Luke 5:8-10. Admit you are a forgiven sinner. Can you rejoice in it?
Lord, I can’t reflect on the goodness and mercy of you without shielding my eyes and who am from the glory of you. I fall to my knees in spirit and flesh as a sinner forgiven. And I am thankful [...]

Say to Jesus on the cross what you have done for Him, what you are doing for Him, what you ought to do.
Lord, I feel as if I have done nothing for you but my intellect and memory serves me differently. I know that there is a difference in me that people see. [...]

Imagine Jesus from the cross saying to you, ” “My people, what have I done to you? How have I burdened you? Answer me.” (Micah 6:3) What do you answer?
Lord, I have grieved you more than I have brought joy to you. My sin gouged out your skin across you back and gorged your [...]

Read Romans 5:6-8. Ask Jesus, Why?? Examples?
Lord, it is easy to consider doing a good thing for someone who has done a good thing. I am willing to die for a good thing. But the idea of you submitting to death for bad people (for me) is beyond my understanding and spiritual [...]

Imagine Christ our Lord present before you on the cross. Talk to Him about why He did that. Ask Him about Philippians 2:8
Lord Jesus, I’m sorry that my sin coupled with your eternal love for me placed you at a point of suffering that you didn’t deserve. I’m sorry and thankful and ashamed and [...]

Suppose a person sins by fully turning from the Lord and dies without a change of heart — and goes to Hell! What are your feelings about that?
Lord, it’s the saddest imaginable thing to consider being separated from you for eternity. I know that through the propitiation of Jesus, you forgive us of our [...]

Read Chapter 3 of Genesis. What are your feelings?
Lord, you in your mercy removed Adam and Eve from the garden of Eden after they ate from the tree of knowledge that they might not also eat from the tree of life and be in sin forever. You had a plan even from the beginning. [...]

Read Luke 10:18, 2 Peter 2:4, Revelation 12:7-9.
What are your thoughts and feelings?
Honestly, God, this is where people start “weirding out” about you and religion. So much distortion and doom and gloom is miscommunicated by people who profess to speak for you but they are not possessed by your spirit. These scriptures [...]

In yesterday’s prayer did you mention you want to forgive others and so be healed? Will you today?
Lord, I didn’t ask specifically to be healed but I do desire that my heart not carry judgment or bitterness towards any man or woman. I do desire the ability and will to forgive others who offend [...]

Say in your own words what you want and desire from the Lord.
Dad, above all I want your favor and fellowship. I don’t want to be separated from you. Ever. I know that there is nothing I can do to win your favor and that it is only by your grace that [...]

Read Romans 7:19-24. Do you ever feel like this? Examples?
Yes, Lord. I do and I have. Many times. This course of praying has challenged me mightily as I learn more of myself and my relationship with You. Habits can be difficult to train or reroute into healthy behavior.
For example: a [...]

Go back to yesterday — give examples of what you mean.
Lord, I aspire to many things. Some of those things are directly tied to my praise and recognition of You. Some of those things aren’t. Some have never touched You. I want to change that.
Example. I have been most fortunate [...]