Father, we come before you in the name of Jesus, giving thanks and praise for your abundant love and grace. We thank you, Father, for the gift of your Son, Jesus Christ, who through His sacrifice on the cross has redeemed us and brought us into an intimate relationship with you. Thank you, Jesus, for willingly laying down your life for us, that we may have eternal life and access to the Father. Holy Spirit, we thank you for your presence in our lives, guiding us, comforting us, and empowering us to live according to your will.
We are grateful, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, for the privilege of prayer. We acknowledge that it is through Jesus Christ that we can approach you as our Father, with confidence and trust. We thank you for the spirit of adoption that you have given us, making us your children and allowing us to call you "Father." We are humbled by the love you have bestowed upon us, that we should be called your sons and daughters.
As we lift up our prayers to you, Father, we ask that you continue to reveal yourself to us in new and profound ways. May your name be hallowed and glorified in our lives and in the world around us. Help us to always approach you with a childlike faith, trusting in your goodness and sovereignty.
We thank you, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, for the privilege of worship. We enter your presence with thanksgiving and praise, recognizing your greatness and majesty. May our prayers and worship be pleasing to you, and may they draw us closer to you and align our hearts with your will.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
Scripture References:
- John 1:12 - "But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God."
- Romans 8:15-16 - "For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, 'Abba! Father!' The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God."
- Matthew 6:9 - "Pray then like this: 'Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name.'"