Requests

O GOD,

May I never be a blot or a blank in life,

cause the way of truth to be evil spoken of,

or make my liberty an occasion to the flesh.

May I by love serve others,

and please my neighbour for his good to edification.

May I attend to what is ornamental as well as essential in religion, pursuing things that are lovely and of good report.

May I render my profession of the gospel not only impressive,

but amiable and inviting.

May I hold forth the way of Jesus with my temper as well as my tongue,

with my life as well as my lips.

May I say to all I meet,

I am journeying towards the Lord’s given place,

come with me for your good.

May I be prepared

for all the allotments of this short, changing, uncertain life,

with a useful residence in it,

a comfortable journey through it,

a safe passage out of it.

May I be in character and conduct like the dew of heaven,

the salt of the earth,

the light of the world,

the fullness of the fountain.

May I never be ashamed of Jesus or his words,

never be deterred from fulfilling a known duty through fear,

never be discouraged from attempting it through weakness.

May I see all things in a divine light so that they may

inform my judgment and sanctify my heart.

And by all the disciplines of thy providence,

and all the ordinances of religion,

may I be increasingly prepared for life’s remaining duties,

the solemnities of a dying hour,

and the joys and services

that lie beyond the grave.

This week’s devotionals are from The Valley of Vision

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