August 07, 2025 | Be God's Family
How to Write Encouraging Prayers
Scripture: Hebrews 13:20-21(NIV)
20 Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, 21 equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work in us what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
Devotional
Have you struggled with how to write words of encouragement? Do you blubber in your prayer life? Do you need a reminder of why you are living? I have a little technique to share when you are at loss for words of encouragement. It’s found when you open the Bible and read the beginning or end of the various letters written in the New Testament. This style of learning helps you rewrite scripture in your own words. Today’s scripture concludes with a benediction of encouragement. Below are samples written from today’s verse to stimulate your creativity. Start by looking for key words or phrases that pop out. I used three themes that caught my attention.
Peace
God of peace, this I know: You work inside my very being at all times and at every moment. Even when I am afraid or lonely, Jesus, You are like a great Shepherd caring for me. You have proven You would leave 99 others to search and save me. When the clouds of life overcome me, I am equipped with everything I need to carry out Your work. You died and rose eternally for me. I will continue even in my storm of agitation to give You glory forever and ever. Amen.
Blood Promise of Hope
God of the Eternal Covenant, I have never known such love. You never break Your promise even when I fail miserably. The blood circulating in my body is life. I commit right now to You, even when I am ready to give up. I will keep my promise. Help me use every breath of oxygen that renews every cell in my body to scream life! I won’t quit even though I feel discouraged. This I know: Jesus’s death and resurrection makes things new and infuses in me the ability to not give up. I covenant to carry out Your will and give You glory forever. Amen
Ready to Serve
Lord, I want to please You because You deserve all the glory and honor in heaven and on earth. Hallelujah! I am ready and willing to praise You! I’m reminded of Your peace and promises in the NT book of Hebrews. What would I do without your eternal covenant and shepherd like encouragement? Keep equipping me to do Your good deeds. There are so many people in my life that need Your hope and I am pleased to serve as Your hands and feet. Please guide me.
Now it’s your turn to write an encouragement. Try using Philippians 1:3-6. Have fun and share it with me.
Poem
Let Us
Psalm 98
Let us sing!
Let us bless!
Let us serve equipped!
Let us ever rest!
Let us know the LORD!
Let us share His grace!
Let us live in light
‘Til we be face to face!
