Prayer for Christian Friends

 

 A  PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN FRIENDS

"For each dear friend, I'm thankful,
And praise Thee Lord each day
For their support and fellowship
Upon the pilgrim way.

May they know deep assurance
That they are truly Thine;
                             Confidence that naught can shake,                            Nor Satan undermine.

I pray Thee that their knowledge
Of the Scriptures shall increase;
From every doubt and fear
Grant each one complete release.

May their love and patience,
Their hope and joy abound;
For them may every passing year
Be with thy goodness crowned.

In service may they fruitful be
Their faithful witness bless;
Make each one I ask of Thee,
Perfect in holiness.

May they much encouraged be
Though dark indeed our day;
Keep them ever burning bright
As lights to show the way.

If they have friends or family
Causing them concern,
Whose salvation they desire,
And do so deeply yearn.

May they know I pray Thee
The joy of answered prayer;
I bring to Thee this their desire;
Their burdens seek to share.

Some know pain and suffering,
Endure distress and grief;
I beg Thee to uphold each one,
And bring them sweet relief.

May they ever be sustained,
My Lord, Thou knowest how
To deliver those who cry;
Grant them Thy victory now.

Thou wilt not fail them nor forsake,
Work out Thine own good will;
Grant them wisdom from on high;
Each empty vessel fill.

May they upon Thee quietly wait;
Guide daily Lord their feet,
Until life passed and home at last,
We shall in glory meet.

All I request for loved ones dear,
So be it unto me,
May we together fear Thy name,
And true and faithful be.

May we be diligent in prayer,
With each request we raise,
To Thee, our precious Saviour dear,
  A thankful song of praise." 

Shirley Hirst

'And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgement; That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ" Phlippians 1:9-1