DAILY PRAYER (BY SPURGEON)
Dear savior, we are your disciples, and you are teaching us the art of living; but we are very dull and very slow, and there is such a bias in our corrupt nature, and there are such examples in the world, and the influence of an ungodly generation tells even upon those that know you.
Oh, dear savior, be not impatient with us, but still teach us at your feet, until at last we have learned some of the sublime lessons of self-sacrifice, of meekness, humility, fervor, boldness, and love which your life is fit to teach us. Oh Lord, we ask you, shape us into your own image. Let us live in you and live like you. Let us gaze upon your glory till we are transformed by the sight, and become Christ-like among the sons of men.
Amen.
VERSE OF THE DAY (COMMENTARY BY SPURGEON)
“They [God’s Word] are more desirable than gold— than an abundance of pure gold; and sweeter than honey dripping from a honeycomb.” (Psalm 19:10)
As spiritual treasure is more noble than mere material wealth, so should it be desired and sought after with greater eagerness. Men speak of solid gold, but what is so solid as solid truth? The pleasures arising from a right understanding of the divine testimonies are of the most delightful order; earthly enjoyments are utterly contemptible, if compared with them. The sweetest joys, yes, the sweetest of the sweetest, falls to his portion who has God’s truth to be his heritage.
RECOMMENDED RESOURCE
The privilege of prayer together
If you enjoy praying with Spurgeon every day, you probably know that there is a lot of value in praying with other believers. In an effort to better understand why Christians should pray together (and to better lead my church in this area), I read Praying Together by Megan Hill.
My biggest takeaway from this book? Prayer is an amazing privilege. I am so foolish to neglect such a wonderful treasure. (Because the book is also a great introduction to prayer generally, not just corporate prayer). But the book also describes all of the incredible ways that God will work when we pray together (in the church and in our homes).
Praying Together increased my desire to pray (on my own and with others!) and I know it will help you too. So I hope you’ll grab a copy today.