May 17 - Vignettes on Prayer

 

May 17 - Vignettes on Prayer

 

     I love 1 John 1:9, which tells us that if we confess our sin that the Lord will be faithful and just to forgive us of our sin and cleanse us from al unrighteousness.  Many times people over the years have asked me to share a prayer to get rid of the bridge between us and God so here is one I found which I pray as well weekly.  Lord Jesus, for too long I’ve kept you out of my life. I know that I am a sinner and that I cannot save myself. No longer will I close the door when I hear you knocking. By faith I gratefully receive your gift of salvation. I am ready to trust you as my Lord and Savior. Thank you, Lord Jesus, for coming to earth. I believe you are the Son of God who died on the cross for my sins and rose from the dead on the third day. Thank you for bearing my sins and giving me the gift of eternal life. I believe your words are true. Come into my heart, Lord Jesus, and be my Savior. Amen.  This is simple but direct.