Pray with Me

 Heavenly Father,

Thank you for all you have done for me!

God, I ask that you please grant me a grateful heart, daily. To appreciate the small things. The ability to buy Starbucks every morning or make coffee just the way I like it at home. The money to put gas in my car and not stress. A job with the flexibility in scheduling that I desire. A sound mind amid chaos. I want to be appreciative of even the small nuisances of life.

 Lord, I want more. But when you give me more, give me discipline to not mishandle the more. Lord, give me the desire and dedication to be a better steward over the now. Help me to remain grateful for the now.

 Let me not take for granted all my capabilities and allow me to be dedicated in my pursuit of more. Let me not waste the talents you have given me. Grant me the willingness to work harder when I feel like giving up. Continue to guide my steps. Help me to know that I am right where I should be when comparison and the spirit of jealousy evade my mind. Push me far beyond my comfort zone because there is no growth there.

God, I know I have drifted off but please draw me nearer to you. God, allow me to find a church home where I can not only worship you but be a servant leader. A safe space for me to build my faith.  

God, I ask that you cover my friends and family as they navigate all of life’s challenges. Protect them as they fight battles, I may know nothing of. Cover me, as I continue to navigate relationships. God, help me do the work within to not develop a hardened heart for those who have wronged me. Build in me the desire to still give grace as you have given me.

 In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen!

 -Latressa

Prayer is something I struggle with. Sometimes I feel like I just don’t know what to say, or how to say it. I always freeze up when someone asks me to pray verbally. This is a prayer I wrote, as I find it much easier to express myself in this form. I’m hoping to build my confidence and grow in this area.

Please comment below: What are some things you are praying for right now? Any advice for how I can boost my confidence & become a prayer warrior? What devotional or Bible Study are you currently using?