Article of the Week:
GOOD MORNING
When
British preacher and writer John Stott turned 80, a friend penned a tribute to
him that high-lighted his discipline of prayer. For decades, Stott has begun
each day with a prayer like this: “Good
morning, heavenly Father. Good morning, Lord Jesus. Good morning, Holy Spirit.”
Stott then goes on to worship each member of the Trinity individually,
acknowledging and praising them for their work in the lives of believers.
Then
he continues, “Father, I pray that I may
live this day in Your presence and please You more and
more. Lord Jesus, I pray that this day I may take up my cross and follow You. Holy Spirit, I pray that this day You will fill me with
Yourself and cause Your fruit to ripen in my life :
love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, gentleness, and
self-control. Holy, blessed, and glorious Trinity, three Persons in one God,
have mercy upon me. Amen.”
The
psalmist said that “it is good… to
declare [God’s] lovingkindness in the morning” (Psalm
92:1-2). So why not use John Stott’s prayer of praise and petition as a
pattern for yours today? It’s a wonderful way to begin a conversation with God.
Have a Blessed Week,
.=BuNs0=.
Source:
Our Daily Bread 2003
“Morning
prayer leads to Evening praise!”