Here is this past Sunday’s corporate prayer - taken from
The Valley of Vision (p. 106):
taken from the blog of
Pete Williamson, pastor of
Oikos FellowshipO Thou that hearest prayer, teach me to pray.
I confess that in religious exercises the language of my lips and the feelings of my heart have not always agreed, that I have frequently taken carelessly upon my tongue a name never pronounced above without reverence and humility, that I have often desired things which would have injured me, that I have depreciated some of my chief mercies, that I have erred both on the side of my hopes and also of my fears, that I am unfit to choose for myself, for it is not in me to direct my steps.
Let thy Spirit help my infirmities, for I know not what to pray for as I ought.
Let him produce in me wise desires by which I may ask right things, then I shall know thou hearest me.
May I never be importunate for temporal blessings, but always refer them to thy fatherly goodness, for thou knowest what I need before I ask;
May I never think I prosper unless my soul prospers, or that I am rich unless rich toward thee, or that I am wise unless wise unto salvation.
May I seek first thy kingdom and its righteousness.
May I value things in relation to eternity.
May my spiritual welfare be my chief solicitude.
May I be poor, afflicted, despised and have thy blessing, rather than be successful in enterprise, or have more than my heart can wish, or be admired by my fellow-men, if thereby these things make me forget thee.
May I regard the world as dreams, lies, vanities, vexation of spirit, and desire to depart from it.
And may I seek my happiness in thy favour, image, presence and service.
It has been a great ride so far... I have learned so much and despite the rigors of discipline, it has been so challenging and encouraging to listen and grow through these sermons. It has been interesting to watch how the sermons, the weekly themes and the preachers which seem to keep reappearing, have occurred. I didn't have any plan or motive going into it. As we continue on, I would love to invite you to comment your thoughts on both what is written about but also what we themes you would like to see. If this blog is only for me, then it is worth it. But, I would love your thoughts and insight. I want to learn from you as well. What themes should I do? What speakers would you like to see added? What is your favorite sermon so far? Please, join me in this desire to learn and grow in God's word!
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