“Blessed are those whose hearts have been made pure for they will see God.”  (Matthew 5: 8)

Father,

   Thank you that no matter my sins you forgive and make me pure.

      And in that purity then I can see you.

   Forgive my failures, purify me by your grace,

      And let me see you in all your glory.

Amen

“Blessed are the humble, for they will inherit the whole earth.”  (Matthew 5: 5)

Father,

   Thank you that when I am powerless you show yourself most  powerful,

      And when I am weakest you give me everything I could never give myself.

   Give me your promises, bless me with your blessings.

      Fill me with your confidence, help me to expect your unimaginable.

Amen

“He does not ignore the suffering of the poor; he does not turn away from them, but answers when they cry for help.”  (Psalm 22: 24)

Father,

   When I’ve been hurting you’ve been with me healing,

      And when I cry for help you are with me answering.

   Be with me now, hear my prayers, answer my crys.

      And give me peace in expecting and confidence in seeing.

Amen

“To you my forefathers cried out and were saved; they trusted you and were never disappointed.” (Psalm 22: 5)

Father,

   Thank you that when I’ve cried out in need you have always answered,

      When I trust in you for your answers I am never disappointed.

   Today, be with me in my needs, answer my prayers with your power.

      Help me to ask for what you delight to give, and to expect what you promise.

Amen