Prayer of Richard Baxter

Eternal, Almighty, and most gracious God: heaven is your throne, and earth is your footstool; holy and reverend is your name; you are praised by the angels of heaven, and in the gathering of your church on earth.  Despite our unworthiness, you have invited us through our mediator, Jesus Christ, to present ourselves and our prayers to you.  Receive us graciously.  Help us by your … Continue reading Prayer of Richard Baxter

Prayer of Confession – by John Calvin

Lord God, eternal and almighty Father: We acknowledge before your holy majesty that we are poor sinners, conceived and born in guilt and in corruption, prone to do evil, unable of our own power to do good.  Because of our sin, we endlessly violate your holy commandments.  But, O Lord, with heartfelt sorrow we repent and turn away from all our offenses.  We condemn ourselves … Continue reading Prayer of Confession – by John Calvin

A Sabbath-Eve Gospel Prayer – By Tullian Tchividjian

“As all of us prepare our hearts and minds for worship tomorrow, my prayer is that we go, first and foremost, expecting to encounter the glory of God. I pray that, as we sleep, God would expand our want to sing of who he is and hear of what he’s done. I pray that we go ready and willing to feel the grief of our … Continue reading A Sabbath-Eve Gospel Prayer – By Tullian Tchividjian