A Collection of Prayers
727 FOLLOWERS
A Collection of Prayers collects the best prayers of the past and present of Christendom.
A Collection of Prayers
1d ago
Lord, guide us in your way, and mercifully lead our thirsting minds to the fountain of your wisdom, that we may be free from heavy sorrows, and drink in the sweetness of life eternal; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Mozarabic, before A.D. 700. Revised from Prayers Ancient and Modern. I need you to teach ..read more
A Collection of Prayers
1d ago
Most merciful and gracious Father, I bless and magnify your name that you have adopted me as your dear child and have given me the inheritance of my elder Brother, Jesus Christ. Father of mercies and God of all comfort, strengthen me that I may bear the yoke and burden of the Lord, without grumbling ..read more
A Collection of Prayers
3d ago
Hope of all the ends of the earth, in you our fathers trusted, and you delivered them. You know we are made from dust, and you know our shortcomings. Have pity on us, Lord. Help of the helpless, and stronger than the strong, remember all who are in distress of mind, body, or situation. Help ..read more
A Collection of Prayers
4d ago
Merciful God, you are full of compassion, patient, and overflowing with mercy. Lead me in repentance, that I may flee from sin and guilt and flee to you with a broken spirit and a contrite heart. Merciful Lord, visit, comfort, and relieve me. Increase my knowledge of your Word and confidence in your mercy, and ..read more
A Collection of Prayers
4d ago
Rest on us, Spirit of Love, and chase all anger, envy, and bitter grudges from our souls. Be our Comforter in trials when storms pass over our heads. Be our strength in the hour of weakness and help us to control the desires of the flesh. Let us grow in faith and love, in hope ..read more
A Collection of Prayers
6d ago
I know, Lord, and acknowledge myself unworthy of your love. But I am sure you are altogether worthy of mine. I am not good enough to serve you, but you have a right to the best service I can give. Give me some of that excellence that will supply my own lack of worth. Help ..read more
A Collection of Prayers
1w ago
Father, teach me to ask you each moment, silently, for your help. When I fail, forgive me. When I am disturbed, graciously draw me to yourself. May nothing come between us. Teach me to know your forgiving love in Christ, and my place as a child in your household. Teach me, my loving and tender ..read more
A Collection of Prayers
1w ago
Lord God, holy lover of my soul! When you are near, I rejoice! You are my glory and the exultation of my heart. You are my hope and refuge in the day of my trouble. Set me free from all evil passions, and heal my heart of all wayward desires. Cure and cleanse me, that ..read more
A Collection of Prayers
1w ago
My Father, I have moments of deep unrest—moments when I do not know what to ask because of the excess of my needs. In these dark hours I have no words for you, no conscious prayers for you. My cry seems purely worldly. “I wish I had wings like a dove! I would fly away ..read more
A Collection of Prayers
1w ago
God, you see all our weaknesses and the troubles we labor under. Have mercy, and hear our prayers, for we need your comfort, your direction, and your help. You alone know what is best for us. Do not let me question your wisdom or your goodness. Lord, prepare my heart that no affliction may ever ..read more