O Lord and Master of my life,
Keep me from sloth and prying,
From hollow pride and empty chatter -
From hollow pride and empty chatter.
Grant unto me instead the grace
Of purity and humility,
Of patience and neighborly love -
Of patience and neighborly love.
O Lord and King and Giver of grace,
Keep me aware of my own sin
So I shall not think ill of my neighbor.
And blessed be Thou forever -
And blessed be Thou forever.
Amen
4 comments:
That is awesome. Definitely something I deal with...but have never actually thought of praying for God to continue to show me my sin to keep me from prying into others lives.
Yes, the burden of sin is a useful tool in the Kingdom of God; bringing repentance and a true brokeness that releases the incense of God's Spirit.
It's a good prayer. It makes me think of Tommy Tenny in Houston some years ago.
"Like a bolt of lightning from the sky, God's power zapped the pulpit at the Christian Tabernacle in Houston, splitting the speaker's podium in two pieces before a stunned congregation and igniting a series of revival meetings that are still going on.
The bizarre pulpit-splitting incident, which occurred during an early morning service has resulted in hundreds of professions of faith in Christ as well as several reported healings."
God is serious about sin - and filled with mercy and grace.
Simply beautiful sister Tracy. May our hearts be not hardened by sins. God bless.
Praise be to God....I am trying to learn to pray more and sin less.
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