Your Next Whispered Prayer

Nehemiah 9:17, 19  But you are a forgiving God, gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love. Therefore you did not desert them… Because of your great compassion you did not abandon them…

            Ever had one of those days—weeks—or even years? The simple truth is that no matter what we are facing in life, no matter what our circumstances might be; God is faithful. He is gracious and compassionate and he longs to forgive us when we come to him. Perhaps I write this too often, but God is never farther away than—or stated in the positive form, God is always as close as—your next whispered prayer.

            I am reminded of an old familiar chorus we used to sing in Sunday School:

                        Whisper a prayer in the morning, whisper a prayer at noon, whisper a prayer in the evening, to keep your heart in tune.

                        God answers prayer in the morning, God answers prayer at noon, God answers prayer in the evening, He’ll keep your heart in tune.

                        Jesus may come in the morning, Jesus may come at noon, Jesus may come in the evening, so keep your heart in tune.

Gracious Heavenly Father,

            You know the concerns on our hearts today. You are fully aware of the ways in which we have fallen short of your leading and guiding in our lives. Please forgive our drifting and set us back on the right path. We thank you for your great compassion.

            In the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, Amen.

 

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