John Stott was one of the most influential evangelical Christian
leaders of the 20th Century. He was a prolific writer, authoring over 50 books,
including the bestselling 'Basic
Christianity', which has sold over a million copies, and The Cross of Christ which was one of the
great re-statements of the significance of the cross.
In his biography of John Stott, 'Basic Christian', Roger
Steer shared the Trinitarian prayer Stott sought to start every day with.
You can see the original version HERE (it's a great way
to start the day). However, I've adapted it to be a prayer to pray as we enter the
new year.
Why not join me today in praying this for 2016?
Happy new year
heavenly Father,
Happy new year Lord
Jesus,
Happy new year Holy
Spirit.
Heavenly Father, I
worship you as the creator and sustainer of the universe.
Lord Jesus, I
worship you, Saviour and Lord of the world.
Holy Spirit, I
worship you, sanctifier of the people of God.
Glory to the
Father, and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit.
Heavenly Father, I
pray that I may live this year in your presence
and please you more
and more.
Lord Jesus, I pray
that this year I may take up my cross and follow you.
Holy Spirit, I pray
that this year you will fill me with yourself and cause your fruit to ripen in
my life:
love, joy, peace,
patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.
Holy, blessed and
glorious Trinity, three persons in one God, have mercy upon me.
Amen.
Direct Link: http://blogs.thegospelcoalition.org/trevinwax/2010/03/21/john-stotts-morning-trinitarian-prayer/
