Prayer Diary 14 -20 March 2011

Reading for the second Sunday in Lent (20 March 2011) (Thanks to www.gbod.org for readings)
Genesis 12: 1-4a.
God initiates a covenant with Abram, and Abram enters it by leaving his country and family to start over where God leads.
Psalm 121.
Romans 4:1-5, 13-17.
Abraham was made righteous -- not because he did good things, but by a life bent on trusting God.
John 3:1-17.
Nicodemus comes to Jesus in the night. Jesus tells him, "You must be born again."

Lent is a time for examination, confession and rebirth. Beginning with this week in our confessions we again repeat
our 21-day cycle of confession. You will find the daily focus for this cycle in the confession slot for each day. Each
time we repeat this cycle allow God to speak to you in new ways and lead you into a deeper sense of healing and
freedom.
Monday:
Adoration Focus: Psalm 11:1 In the Lord I take refuge.
Confession: In what areas am I envious? Does this envy “drive” my life in any areas? How does this indicate a restlessness
within my own spirit? How can my relationship with God help me with my envy?
The Word:
Seeking the Kingdom:
Shared Focus: Let us not forget to pray for ourselves. Today pray that this week may be one in which you are drawn
closer to God. How is God speaking to you?
Personal prayers: (Use this section to list people you need to pray for or situations of personal concern that you need
to bring before God in prayer)

Dedication: O God, the Holy Spirit, come to us and among us: come as the wind, and cleanse us; come as the fire
and burn; come as the dew, and refresh… (Eric Milner-White, 1884-1964)

Tuesday:
Adoration Focus: Psalm 13:5 But I trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation.
Confession: Does a seething anger just wait to rise up within my heart? Do I find that I am quite controlled until I
unexpectedly burst out in a rage? Do I drive my car aggressively? Ask God to allow you to acknowledge your anger and
release its hold over your life.
The Word:
Seeking the Kingdom:
Shared Focus: We continue to pray for ourselves. Today pray that you may discover new joy in serving God as he
calls you. Pray that you may be open to this call as it comes to you.

Dedication: O God, the Holy Spirit, come to us and among us: come as the wind, and cleanse us; come as the fire
and burn; come as the dew, and refresh… (Eric Milner-White, 1884-1964)

Wednesday:
Adoration Focus: Psalm 13:6 I will sing to the Lord, for he has been good to me.
Confession: In the face of crying needs we often choose not to notice or even deliberately ignore them. Ask God to open your
heart to his call to serve.
The Word:
Seeking the Kingdom:
Shared Focus: We continue to pray for ourselves. Today pray that you may know the strengthening hand of God in
your weaknesses.
Personal prayers:

Dedication: O God, the Holy Spirit, come to us and among us: come as the wind, and cleanse us; come as the fire
and burn; come as the dew, and refresh… (Eric Milner-White, 1884-1964)
Thursday:
Adoration Focus: Psalm 16:8 I have set the Lord always before me. Because he is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.
Confession: Lord, make me aware of the pride in my life. Pride that keeps me aloof and apart. Pride that is rooted in
insecurity and a need to prove myself. Pride that makes me humiliate other human beings. Lord, help me to make myself
vulnerable and to serve rather than be served.
The Word:
Seeking the Kingdom:
Shared Focus: We continue to pray for ourselves. Today pray that you may experience this week as a healing week
so that you may reflect God’s love and life more clearly.
Personal prayers:

Dedication: O God, the Holy Spirit, come to us and among us: come as the wind, and cleanse us; come as the fire
and burn; come as the dew, and refresh… (Eric Milner-White, 1884-1964)

Friday:
Adoration Focus: Psalm 18:2 The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer…
Confession: Lord forgive me for alienated myself from this world that you love. Help me to reach out in love and care. Help
me to make a difference.
The Word:
Seeking the Kingdom:
Shared Focus: We continue to pray for ourselves. Today pray that you may be enabled to rest in the knowledge that
you are loved as you journey day by bay.
Personal prayers:

Dedication: O God, the Holy Spirit, come to us and among us: come as the wind, and cleanse us; come as the fire
and burn; come as the dew, and refresh… (Eric Milner-White, 1884-1964)

Saturday:
Adoration Focus: Psalm 18:2 …my God is my rock in whom I take refuge.
Confession: Lord forgive me when I invest huge resources for my own entertainment but will be resentful about a minor
offering to alleviate another’s deep suffering. Lord God, I pray for a generous heart.
The Word:
Seeking the Kingdom:
Shared Focus: We continue to pray for ourselves. Today pray that your relationships with others may grow in
significant ways. How is God speaking to you?
Personal prayers:

Dedication: O God, the Holy Spirit, come to us and among us: come as the wind, and cleanse us; come as the fire
and burn; come as the dew, and refresh… (Eric Milner-White, 1884-1964)

Sunday:
Adoration Focus: Psalm 18:2 He (the Lord) is my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.
Confession: Lord forgive me when I give all for my own ambitions and lose your call to share in love in important relationships
in my life. Help me to count the cost of loving and discover new joy in giving.
The Word:
Seeking the Kingdom:
Shared Focus: We continue to pray for ourselves. Today pray that this day may be one in which you learn to worship
God in Spirit and in truth. Give yourself to God in worship today!
Personal prayers:

Dedication: O God, the Holy Spirit, come to us and among us: come as the wind, and cleanse us; come as the fire
and burn; come as the dew, and refresh… (Eric Milner-White, 1884-1964)