The Hour of Prayer
Testimony★★★★Our heavenly Father, we earnestly ask that this moment we spend in the attitude of prayer may also be spent in the spirit and knowledge of prayer. May it ever be such a definite and conscious fellowship of our hearts with thine that it shall become increasingly sweet and satisfying to all of us. May we ever find in the hour of prayer healing for our wounds, peace for our strife, wisdom for our problems, forgiveness for our sins, and blessedness for all of life.
In this moment of prayer we ask that we may all have an increased conscious- ness of the reality and abiding presence of God and of the transcendent value and supremacy of spiritual things. Help us, dear Lord, to set our affections not upon things below, but upon things above.
We pray for such an intimate ac- quaintance with Christ and for such an acceptance of his spirit and program that our own lives may be fruitful in service to the world. Give us, dear Father, such a quickened feeling of responsibility for our own surroundings as will lead us to the endeavor of their welfare. May we be more faithful to our vows and obligations to our country, our church, and our homes, that through these agencies we may so love and labor as to speedily bring in the reign of thy Kingdom.
Amen.
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The point
A prayer asking God for deepened fellowship in prayer, seeking healing, peace, wisdom, forgiveness, and a focus on heavenly things, and for faithfulness in service to country, church, and home.