Prayers

Isaiah 62:1, NIV, “For Zion’s sake I will not keep silent, for Jerusalem’s sake I will not remain quiet, till her righteousness shines out like the dawn, her salvation like a blazing torch.” Dear God, we pray in your Holy Name, we may feel your presence in the silence of our hearts. How lucky we are since we have seen your glory everywhere through your breathtaking creations here on earth. We have witnessed your goodness through your people who have shown only pure heart to others. We have enjoyed your blessings and miracles as we open our eyes every day. We have heard your voice as you speak to us through your words in the Bible. Thank you Oh God, for you let us experience your presence anywhere we look and anytime we ask for your guidance. Let your light shine upon us so that we may see the righteous way. Let your Holy Spirit descend upon us always to give us strength to endure all the pain and resist all temptations as we continue to live in your land. Have mercy on us Oh Lord, s

Isaiah 45:22-23, NIV, “Turn to me and be saved, all you ends of the earth; for I am God, and there is no other. By myself I have sworn, my mouth has uttered in all integrity a word that will not be revoked: Before me every knee will bow; by me every tongue will swear.” Dear God, how great of you. Everything here on earth is temporary — money is, fame is, jewelry is, even us humans. It is only you Lord God who is eternal — your Kingdom, your will, your love. How beautiful it is to live in accordance with your will and laws where we can find true peace and justice. Thank you Lord God for sending down your beloved son Jesus Christ to save us all. Thank you for through Him, we are able to see more of you and your greatness. Help us to become a more faithful and honest servant of you. Help us to be more worthy of your goodness. Hear out our hearts yearning for your guidance so that we may not stray away from the path you have prepared for us. Give us strength and willpower to resist t

Deuteronomy 6:4–6, RSV, “Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God is one Lord; and you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your might. And these words which I command you this day shall be upon your heart.” Almighty Father, Oh how great of you to have made us known of your Holy Name. Thank you for your loving and caring hands that serve as our comfort every moment we feel like the world is upon our shoulders. Thank you for you loved us first and because of that love we are also able to share your kindness to our brothers and sisters. Thank you so much Oh Lord for your unwavering guidance and unflickering lights which lead us towards a life bounded by your righteous will. Help us Oh Lord to grow more in your love. We want to love and worship you with our whole heart. Take away our doubts and hesitations, help us to solidify the very foundation of our trust in you. With our yearning hearts, we pray that you work within each one of us that

Psalm 145:18-19, NIV, “The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. He fulfills the desires of those who fear him; he hears their cry and saves them.” Dear God, Almighty Father, creator of heaven and earth we call upon Your Holy Name. Thank you for giving us the power and strength to pray and praise you. Thank you for the gift of words so that we may extend our concerns and proclaim our love to you, Oh God. As we speak of you, may you hear and see the silent prayers of our yearning hearts. For it is in you alone, we find real peace and true love. It is in you alone whom we put our full trust. It is in you alone we can find eternal life.Guide us so that we may only seek your Kingdom with an honest heart and pure intentions. We pray that you may work within us today, let us experience your glory. Have mercy on us, Lord God and grant us your grace forever and ever. Amen. Calvary Road Baptist Church – Mt. Vernon Baptist Church 6811 Beulah St, Alexandria,

Matthew 5:14-16, NIV, “You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.” Dear God, you are the light in my path and the lamp upon my feet, the light of the world. May I will never walk in darkness but only a road full of your light and love. Let your everlasting light always shine upon us your people who comes to you for help and guidance. May your guiding light enlighten us of your divine will as we tread this world of temptations, pains, and struggles. May you become our watching tower so that we may not lost as we sail this cruel sea towards you Kingdom. May your light renew our spirit, our strength, our whole being so that we may be worthy of your blessing and gift of eternal life. May your light replenish the go

Isaiah 45:19, TEV, “I have not spoken in secret or kept my purpose hidden. I did not require the people of Israel to look for me in a desolate waste. I am the Lord, and I speak the truth; I make known what is right.” Dearest God, thank you for letting me see you every time I lost my way. Thank you for letting me feel your Holy presence and divine love as I take every step in this journey I am ought to fulfill here on earth. How great you are our God, for you unfolded before me your will, your plans, your commands through your great words written in the Bible. May you help me live a life full of you, a life brought up from your infinite love towards us. I may not see you in all physicality, but being in your presence as I lift my hands, close my eyes and pour my heart to you is the most glorious thing to do. Help me Oh Lord to act and speak in accordance to your will and is pleasing before your kingdom. Enlighten the minds of those who have grown astray from you and blinded by fal

Psalm 103:19, 22, NIV, “The Lord has established his throne in heaven, and his kingdom rules over all … Praise the Lord, all his works everywhere in his dominion. Praise the Lord, my soul.” Almighty Father, creator of heaven and earth, our hearts are yearning to come before your and enter your Kingdom in heaven. With our grateful hearts, thank you Oh God for acknowledging us, your children, in your Kingdom. We offer you our hopeful hearts, may we forever praise and worship you in spirit and truth. Send us your Holy Spirit so that we may have guidance to lead a path straight to your Kingdom. May we live more like your beloved Son, Jesus Christ — unbounded by evil and only know kindness. We may fully prepare ourselves as your Kingdom comes. Help us lead a God-centered and God-fearing life here on earth so that we may praise you Oh God throughout our eternal life. We ask this through your begotten Son Jesus Christ. Amen. Calvary Road Baptist Church – Mt. Vernon Baptist Church 68

Matthew 11:28, RSV, “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and l will give you rest.” Our Father, we come to you today. May your Holy presence bring inner peace to each one of us. As we lay everything in your hands, may we fully see your great love, hear your calming voice as you speak to our hearts. Help us Oh Lord to realize your will in the midst of worry, anxiety, fear, pain and anger. Cleanse us against evil acts, words and emotions. As one great forgiving God, we may also practice a forgiving and loving heart to those who have wronged us; and humility to ask forgiveness to those we have wronged. As the King of peace, we may carry with us a heart full of compassion, charity and composure, so that wars among nations, among brothers and sisters might be put to end and ceased. We sincerely ask this through your Holy Spirit, the mediator; through Jesus Christ, your beloved son our savior; and you Dear God our creator. Amen. Calvary Road Baptist Church – Purcellville

Isaiah 63:16, NIV, “But you are our Father, though Abraham does not know us or Israel acknowledge us; you, O Lord, are our Father, our Redeemer from of old is your name.” Lord God, Almighty Father how great of you to shower us with the wisdom and knowledge of knowing your Name from the beginning of time and throughout the ages. We may not embody every detail of your words, it is of great honor to hear how they are beautifully written. May you enlighten as well our hearts and minds to fully understand every word and keep them to our hearts until to we come to you again. May you send your Holy Spirit and intercede within us to put your holy words into actions that is pleasing before your eyes. We thank you Oh Lord for the gift of life and the gift of your divine love. We thank you for being our source of strength and light. May you give us always a forgiving and loving heart. May your grace govern the whole of the earth. Amen. Calvary Road Baptist Church – Mt. Vernon Baptist Chu

James 1:2,12, RSV, “Count it all joy, my brethren, when you meet various trials … Blessed is the man who endures trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life which God has promised to those who love him.” Dear Father God, we may find it hard to keep up with the waves and storms, yet we know the greatness of your power. May you let us see your helping and loving hands reaching out to us among those big waves. So that we may not drown from our fears and hesitations. Please instill within us that behind every trial is your great plan for each of us for you only want what’s prosperous for all of us. Bury in us a strong and thankful heart because behind every trial is a great blessing more than we can imagine. Send upon us your Holy Spirit to lead and enlighten us about your ways, even though we may find it hard to comprehend sometimes. Ever loving God, everything here on earth is temporary and it is only you who is eternal. So even in the mourning of death,

Psalm 23:1-3, NIV, “The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake.” Dear God, what a great blessing to have woken up in your glory today. With either the calm sound of the pouring rain, you pour out your infinite love for your people. Or the blinding glorious rays of the sun, you only let us see the light that comes from you and no place for darkness. Oh how good of you our Good, ever giving and ever loving Shepherd. Thank you for the good sleep. Thank you for giving us a calm heart, taking away all our worries. Thank for each new day that our souls regained strength and renewed love. Father Almighty, we surrender everything to you. May we understand your ways and always seek truth in everything that we do. Let us not stray away from your flock. Let us always remember and know that you are God — work within us Oh Lord! We pray in your Holy

Psalm 145:1-2, NIV, “I will exalt you, my God the King; I will praise your name for ever and ever. Every day I will praise you and extol your name for ever and ever.” Almighty Father, we come before you today to give praise to your Holy Name. We lift up our grateful hearts to give you thanks for the life you created. We thank you ever loving God, for you never fail to show your infinite love for all of us. You have given your beloved son, Jesus Christ, to save us from our sins. We pray that you give us enough strength to resist temptations here on earth. Don’t let us stray away from you dear God. We pray that you govern our will and hearts to lead a path worthy of your love. We may stumble sometimes and blinded by the darkness of pain and suffering, but we know it is part of your divine plan and that you’ll never leave us alone. Because you are our One Great God, our strong defender, our source of light and courage. For this, I will proclaim and worship your Name in Spirit and in

Romans 8:26, NIV, “In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans.” Dear God, let your Holy Spirit descend upon us all and over the whole world. To guide and enlighten our paths as we walk this earth toward your Kingdom in heaven. To uncover the greatness of your power before our mortal eyes. You are our King and our God. Let your holy infiniteness reign in every heart of your people since your ways and thoughts are higher than ours. Our King and our God, send your Holy Spirit so that we may see our own weakness and help us put them into prayers. We lift our hands and yearning hearts to you, Father, we ask for your blessing through your Holy Spirit and your son Jesus Christ. Amen. Calvary Road Baptist Church – Purcellville Baptist Church 6811 Beulah St, Alexandria, VA 22310, USA 703-922-6700 www.crbc.org