KINDLING
"Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise;
give thanks to him and praise his name."
Psalm 100:4
- Follow the prompts from Steps 1 to 8. Notice what words resonate with you and make note. As you click through the words, the prayer will be generated below.
- When youâve finished, click the button to generate the prayer. Copy and paste the prayer onto a separate document and expand the prayer with your own words.
- Close your prayer time with the Priestly Blessing and the Final Benediction (seen below).
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1 TITLES OF JESUS
We start with the epithets of Jesus to bring to attention the One our hearts cry out to.
BEGIN THE PRAYER WITH ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
CHOOSE 1 TO 3 TITLES OF JESUS THAT YOU WANT TO PROCLAIM OR NEED
The Bread of Life
The Light of the World
The Door
The Good Shepherd
The Resurrection and the Life
The Way, Truth, and the Life
The True Vine
Christ the King
Redeemer King
Deliverer
Fortress
Son of God
Christ our Savior
Healer
Most High
King of the Universe
Prince of Peace
King of Kings
Name above all names
Lion of Judah
Lamb Who was Slain
Beloved
Living Water
Living Word
Word made Flesh
Promise of the Father
My Life and my Love
Fount of all Holiness
Lord of All
Lord of Lords
Messiah
Alpha and Omega
Bridegroom of Your Church
Wonderful Counselor
Great "I AM"
Great High Priest
Holy One of Israel
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2 ATTRIBUTES OF GOD
We continue with the characteristics and attributes of God. This helps to shape our prayers
to adore and magnify who He is.
CHOOSE 1 TO 3 ATTRIBUTES OF GOD FOLLOWING âYOU ARE...â
A Just Judge
Awesome
Beautiful
Faithful and Just
Forgiving
Glorious
Good
Holy
Loving
Merciful
Mighty
Tender-Hearted
True
True to Your word
Steadfast
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3 ATTRIBUTES OF GOD IN RELATION TO US
We continue with the attributes of God that relate to us personally.
CHOOSE 1 TO 3 ATTRIBUTES OF GOD YOU WANT TO CALL UPON FOR YOURSELF OR THE COMMUNITY YOU BELONG TO. âYOU ARE MY/OUR...â
Rock
Song
Glory
Justification
Defense
Refuge
Portion & Cup
Hiding Place
Treasure
Righteousness
Provider
Strength
Joy
God and my All
Father
Sanctification
Salvation
Christ our Savior
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4 OUR IDENTITY & CONFIDENCE
Next, remember and recall the truths of what He has established for you personally.
CHOOSE 1 TO 3 TRUTHS ABOUT OUR IDENTITY IN CHRIST THAT YOU NEED TO REMEMBER OR PROCLAIM AGAIN TODAY. "IN YOU, I AM..."
Blessed
Adopted
Chosen
Redeemed
Forgiven
A Son/Daughter (An Inheritor)
Sealed with the Holy Spirit
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5 INTERCESSION & PETITIONS
We now enter intercession and begin to ask God for His help. What is heavy on your heart? Who do you want to pray for?
âLORD, I PRAY FOR...(PERSON, SITUATION, NEED).â
Write your prayer below:
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6 WHAT CHRIST HAS DONE FOR US
We continue with specific truths to remind ourselves of what Jesus has done on our behalf.
CHOOSE 1 TO 3 ACTS OF THE LORD YOU WANT TO CLAIM, PROCLAIM, OR REMIND YOURSELF OF.
By Your Cross and Resurrection You have set us free
Your word is a lamp for my feet and a light for my path
You have conquered sin and death
You have won the victory
By Your blood I have been redeemed
You are the light that shines in the darkness
You are the long-awaited Savior of the world
You are the First-Born from the dead
You are seated at the right hand of the Father
Your kingdom lasts from age to age
There is no other God but You
By Your stripes I am healed
You have broken the chains that bound me
You have set the captives free
You have put a new song into my heart
You have called me by name and I am Yours
You have been my stronghold against the enemy
You are the Way, the Truth, and the Life
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7 OUR DISPOSITION TOWARD GOD
Next, we choose phrases that demonstrate the posture we have before Him.
CHOOSE 1 TO 3 POSTURES YOU WANT TO USE TO ADORE THE LORD.
I praise You
I adore You
I seek You
I bow before You
I acclaim You
I bless You
I love You
I desire You
I hope in You
I glorify You
I worship You
I magnify You
I trust in You
I long for You
I thirst for You
I exalt You
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8 MOVEMENTS OF PRAISE
You can choose several or go through all of the movements of praise. We close with a posture of worship to remember that as we pray, God is moving. He is worthy of our praise.
CHOOSE 1 TO 3 PRAISES AND END WITH AMEN.
All creation worships You
Blessed be Your Name
Bless the Lord, O my soul
Worthy is the Lamb, Who was slain
Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty
Alleluia to the Lamb Who sits upon the Throne
Come Holy Spirit, fill us up
priestly blessing
priestly blessing
END YOUR PRAYER WITH THE PRIESTLY BLESSING
"THE LORD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU;
THE LORD MAKE HIS FACE SHINE ON YOU
AND BE GRACIOUS TO YOU;
THE LORD TURN HIS FACE TOWARD YOU
AND GIVE YOU PEACE."
Numbers 6:22-26
final benediction
final benediction
PRAY THE FINAL BENEDICTION OVER EACH OTHER
"NOW MAY THE GOD OF PEACE, WHO THROUGH THE BLOOD OF THE ETERNAL COVENANT BROUGHT BACK FROM THE DEAD OUR LORD JESUS, THAT GREAT SHEPHERD OF THE SHEEP, EQUIP YOU WITH EVERYTHING GOOD FOR DOING HIS WILL, AND MAY HE WORK IN US WHAT IS PLEASING TO HIM, THROUGH JESUS CHRIST, TO WHOM BE GLORY FOR EVER AND EVER. AMEN."
Hebrews 13:20-21
- Follow the prompts from Steps 1 to 8. Notice what words resonate with you and make note. As you click through the words, the prayer will be generated below.
- When youâve finished, click the button to generate the prayer. Copy and paste the generated prayer onto a separate document and expand the prayer with your own words.
- With your partner, take turns sharing and praying for your partner.
- Take turns praying the Priestly Blessing over one another at the end of each prayer.
- Ask each other why you picked the attributes and words you prayed today.
(Suggested questions below).
- Have one person close with the Final Benediction.
QUESTIONS TO ASK ONE ANOTHER AFTER SHARING PRAYERS
- Can you share more about why you chose that attribute of God? (Step 2)
- What has been burdening your heart these days? (Step 5)
- What stood out to you among the truths and acts of God done on your behalf? (Step 6)
- Why did you need to pray the prayer you shared?