No one is a firmer believer in the power of prayer than the devil; not that he practices it, but he suffers from it.

(Guy H. King in The One Year Book of Personal Prayer, 30 August)

God's Army

God has an army marching in this land.  If we band together, we can prevent the wickedness in high places from ruling our nation.  The time has come for us to pray.  So, put on your full armor and take your place in the ranks of the faithful in intercession for our country and the nations of the world!  (Kenneth Copeland, From Faith to Faith, 27 Sep)

God, help me solve the problems I can solve today.  (Melody Beattie, The Language of Letting Go, 6 August)

Prayer For A Hurricane

O Lord, take care of me.  The sea is so vast.  I am so small.

Heavenly Father, I pray for Your children everywhere, especially those whose sufferings are brought to my attention ... (Daily Guideposts, 28 Aug 1981)

Lord, help me be quick to listen actively, slow to judge or give advice.  (B.J. Conner, Daily Guideposts, 25 Aug 1991)

Lord, help me to let go of the trival things that clutter my life.  (Marilyn Morgan Helleberg, Daily Guideposts, 19 Aug 1981)

Lord, never let me imagine that my satisfaction with life depends on what someone else may [or may not] do.  (One Day At a Time in Al-Anon, 21 August)

Take away my envy, I pray.  (Food For Thought, 23 August)

Help me to accept change in my life.  (Daily Guideposts, 20 August 1988)

Father, help me to see beyond my own inconvenience.  (Daily Guideposts, 25 Aug 1981)

Lord, give me the courage and strength to accept life as it is.  (Food For Thought, 27 August)

I'm ready, my God, for the journey I will take with you to Your kingdom.  I trust Your travel plans completely.  (Dorothy Minchin-Comm, Glimpses of God, 21 August)