Daily Ways to Pray : Week Nine

Day One

It is good to reflect on how you talk to Jesus, how Jesus likes to hear you talk to Him. Look at Isaiah 49:15

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Isaiah 49:15


Day Two
In Luke 18:9-14 there are two people who pray. Are you like either of them? How does your prayer go?

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Luke 18:9-14


Day Three

Let Jesus lead you through your past life. Let His light shine into all corners. Don't try to hide anything from Jesus. He loves you during each of your sins. He loves you now. Thank Him. John 10:14: "I know mine."

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John 10:14


Day Four

Pick out twenty people from your past and present life. In your imagination, kneel before each of them, wash their feet, ask their blessing.


Day Five

Do yesterday's prayer again -- with twenty more people.


Day Six

What should you do about the bad example you have given?

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Luke 17:12


Day Seven

It is a grace when you realize "you are too old to lie anymore." Face yourself. Find yourself in Luke 15.

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Luke 15


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