To Deuteron Pneuma – The Second Wind
By Stephen W. Hiemstra
Almighty God.
We praise you for loving our families and caring for our children.
Guard our hearts and minds.
Chasten us to be faithful to our spouses.
In the power of your Holy Spirit, keep us mindful of your will for our lives.
In Jesus’ precious name, Amen.
By Stephen W. Hiemstra
Compassionate Father, beloved Son, ever-present Spirit,
Thank you for giving us healthy boundaries in your law.
Cleanse our hearts of jealousy, envy, and other evil passions that lead us to sin.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
By Stephen W. Hiemstra
Almighty Father. King of kings. Lord of lords.
Thank you for your ongoing presence in our lives. Redeem our relationships; guarantee our fidelity; mentor our leadership.
In the power of your Holy Spirit, bless our families, our churches, and our work places.
In Jesus’ precious name, Amen.
By Stephen W. Hiemstra
Compassionate Father, Lover of our souls, Holy Spirit.
Draw us to yourself: Open our hearts; Illumine our thoughts; Strengthen our hands in your service.
Grant us rest with you today and every day.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
By Stephen W. Hiemstra
Almighty God,
May our words and our actions reflect your glory and bring honor to your name, this day and every day.
In the power of your Holy Spirit, cleanse our thoughts; sanctify our hearts; and redeem our actions that we may be a blessing to those around us.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
By Stephen W. Hiemstra
Almighty God, Great I AM (Exod 3:14).
You created us in your image; you have imbued us with your beauty.
Shelter our hearts and minds from idols that ensnare us stealing the dignity and protection of your divine image. Help us to keep your image sacred and holy.
Keep our faith strong in the power of your Holy Spirit.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
By Stephen W. Hiemstra
Heavenly Father,
“how majestic is your name in all the earth!
You have set your glory above the heavens.
Out of the mouth of babies and infants, you have established strength because of your foes, to still the enemy and the avenger.” (Ps 8:1–2)
May we praise your name forever.
In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, Amen.
Almighty Father, beloved Son, Holy Spirit.
Bless us so that we will take your laws into our hearts and follow them in our daily lives.
May sin and evil not attract us.
May our friends practice righteousness and may we follow their example.
Guide us with songs of righteousness and holy prayers (Ps 1:1–2).
Let us honor your holy boundaries and remove the sin from our lives.
To you and you alone be the glory. Amen.
Heavenly Father, Beloved Son, Holy Spirit,
Thank you for teaching us to pray.
Be with us as we take new steps in our journey of faith.
Open our minds as you have opened our hearts.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Almighty Father,
We praise you for creating heaven and earth; creating all that is, was, or will ever be; and creating all things seen and unseen.
We look out on your creation and praise your name.
Keep us safe in your hands: seal our hearts; strengthen our minds; and shelter our bodies from all evil.
In our hour of weakness, may we ever turn only to you.
In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, Amen.