Church Family,
The prayer below is the one prayed corporately on September 10, 2023. I included it below as a prayer about our assurance of pardon so that you could use to reflect upon, or even pray through yourself, during your devotional time. This prayer is derived from two Puritan prayers found in The Valley of Vision. The prayers are entitled “Living for Jesus” and “Privileges” and have been updated for ease of reading.
O Savior of sinners,
You name is excellent, your glory high, your compassions unfailing, your closeness wonderful, and your mercy tender. We bless your name for the unsearchable riches of the gospel, for in them is pardon for rebels, liberty for captives, hope for the sick, and salvation for the lost.
We come to you in the name of our beloved Jesus.
From Calvary’s cross, grace upon grace reaches us, deals with our sins, washes us clean, renews our hearts, strengthens our will, draws out what we truly desire, and teaches us of your immeasurable love. How great are the privileges of living in Christ Jesus!
Without Him, we are cast out from his courts
In Him, we can draw near and touch his kingly scepter
Without Him, we dare not look upon his face
In Him, we can gaze upon our Savior, Lord, and Friend
Without Him, our mouths are closed in shame
In Him, we can open our mouths in thanksgiving and praise
Without Him, all is wrath and judgment
In Him, our souls are at peace and rest
Without Him, darkness hems us in hopelessness
In Him, the light of eternity shines through a boundless horizon
Praise be to you, God, for grace and forgiveness…and for the unsurpassed gift of Jesus.
Amen.
-Pastor Sam