Monday Morning Prayers - 7-16-12

Abba Father,
I thank You that You made us in Your image
That You created us with a purpose, 

that we might dwell in Your presence
And bring you glory.
Lord, I know that even when I don't feel perfect, 

when so often I am far too aware of just how imperfect I am, 

that you see me and my actions through the blood of Jesus Christ.
Still...

mold me, form me, make me into the vessel that you can use, that you desire me to be.
Fill me with a love for You, Your word and Your purposes.
Teach me Your ways Lord. 

Blot out my desires that still remain from my times of separation and renew within me a love for You.
Lord, work in my life, it is clay in Your hands of Love,
Amen.

Monday Morning Prayer 7-2-12

Abba Father,

We lift this nation up to you, its leadership and those whom they serve.

Please Lord, to those who would seek Your face, 

Bless them with influence and hear their cries.

But for those who would pervert justice and miserly seek power, 

please remove them from the positions where they could do such things.

I am thankful that it is You who guide the paths of nations,

Raise up leaders from among Your church, 

granting them wisdom to follow your ways

and preserve the righteous.

Amen