Matthew 26 Prayer Points
Pastor Lawrence Bowlin

Prayer of Adoration: Our Father, this is eternal life, that we might know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent. The world does not know you, but by your sovereign grace we know you and love you. Draw near to us, we pray, as we draw near to you.

Prayer of Confession: O Christ, while on earth, many wicked men sought to find sin in you but were unable. We, on the other hand, like Peter, have denied you on more than one occasion. And like Judas we have betrayed you with a kiss, feigning friendship and swearing our support but greedily desiring the things of this world instead. If it were not for your grace, we would all run away and fall away from you entirely. Lord, have mercy upon us, forgive us our sins, strengthen our faith, and reassure us of your love that you proved once and for all on the cross.

Prayer of Sanctification: O Holy Spirit, keep us in a humble frame of mind this day that we might watch and pray against temptation better understanding the weakness of our flesh. Change our Judas-like hearts from seeking to make a profit off of Jesus to sacrificing our most precious possessions for his name’s sake doing beautiful things out of love for our savior. Lord, help us to follow Christ without fear to walk in the way that you’ve laid out for us and to find joy in the journey.

Prayer for Glory: O Lord, may your kingdom come and may all your people be ready when we see the Son of Man seated at the right hand of Power and coming on the clouds of heaven. Amen, come quickly Lord Jesus.