DAILY PRAYER (BY SPURGEON)
Our Father, we humbly ask for a great favor: that others whom Christ has redeemed may come to know him. O Lord, we live amidst millions who still lie in the clutches of the evil one, as if his embrace were their place of rest. O Savior, be exalted among humanity. Oh, that your name were as sweet to them as a fragrant ointment poured forth! May they discover the excellence of a life with you, the peace and brilliance that you bestow upon the hearts of your people.
Lord, they remain unconvinced, and even those who are convinced hesitate. They acknowledge you as the Son of God, yet their belief is incomplete. O Spirit of God, we implore you, grant them faith. Work it in the hearts of millions. Bring them to the feet of the Savior, and may this day be a day when your holy power is manifested in gathering the wanderers and strengthening those who are already with God. O Lord, many are with us, but there are multitudes who are neither with God nor with us. Change them, renew their hearts for the sake of Jesus.
Amen.
VERSE OF THE DAY (COMMENTARY BY SPURGEON)
“The earth has produced its harvest; God, our God, blesses us.” (Psalm 67:6)
Sin first brought a curse upon the land, and only grace can remove it. However, when the principles of true religion elevate humanity, and the dominion of Jesus is universally acknowledged, the science of agriculture will be perfected, people will be encouraged to work, industry will banish poverty, and the land will be restored to a state of fertility surpassing its previous abundance.
RECOMMENDED RESOURCE
A Tip to Stop Distractions in Prayer*
We are often distracted by other thoughts and we find our eyes slowly drifting off of our great God and his amazing grace.
Using a prayer book can be a great way to stay focused in prayer. When you find yourself distracted, you can return to the words on the page and bring your attention back to the Lord. Recently, I’ve been really enjoying Fount of Heaven: Prayers of the Early Church.
This book compiles some incredible prayers from the first six hundred years of Christian history, so you can pray along with bold leaders who lived within a few generations of Jesus himself.
It’s such a valuable resource!
Whether you’re interested in church history or not, this book really is a valuable resource to strengthen your prayer life.