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Drew’s Rule of Prayer

February 4, 2010  |  by Jason Coker  |  Exercises, Prayers  |  ,  |  No Comments

(Recently at our group Drew mentioned that he uses a set rule of prayer and some of you asked to see it. He was kind enough to pass it along below. Feel free to ask any questions about how he uses it and why.)

Opening Prayer
In the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen. Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, through the prayers of Thy most pure Mother and all the saints, have mercy on us. Amen.

The Trisagion Prayers
Glory to thee, O God, glory to thee.

O Heavenly King, O Comforter, the Spirit of Truth, who are in all places and fill all things, the treasury of good things and giver of life: Come and dwell in us, cleanse us from every stain, and save our souls, O Gracious Lord.

Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy on us.
Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy on us.
Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy on us.

Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
O Most Holy Trinity, have mercy on us. O Lord, cleanse us from our sins. O Master, pardon our iniquities. O Holy One, visit and heal our infirmities for Your Name’s sake. Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.

Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed by Thy Name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory of +the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.

Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.

Intercessions For The Living
Lord Jesus Christ, because of Your everlasting mercy and loving kindness You became man, enduring crucifixion and death for the salvation of all who truly believe in You. You rose from the dead and now sit on the right hand of the Father, yet You hear the humble prayers of those who call upon You with all their heart. Turn now Your ear to Your lowly servant who prays for all Your people.

Lord, remember first of all Your Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church which You redeemed with Your precious blood. Keep it strong and growing; keep it in peace; protect it from the gates of hell forever; heal the divisions of the Churches; silence those who speak against her; and root out every heresy by the power of Your Holy Spirit.

Lord, have mercy upon our president, and all in civil authority, and save them, together with the armed forces of our country. Give them peace and continual victory over injustice and evil in all places. May our government be at peace with Your holy Church and all Your people, that we may have a tranquil life, free to pursue right belief, virtue, and godly life.

Lord, have mercy on our parents, and save them together with our brothers and sisters, our children, our relatives and our friends. Grant them Your blessing both here and in the life to come.

Lord, have mercy on the old and the young, the needy, the orphans and widows, and all who are in sickness and sorrow, distress and affliction, oppression and captivity, in prison and confinement. Save them, together with Your servants who are under persecution for Your sake and for the sake of the Christian faith. Remember them, visit them, strengthen and comfort them, and by Your power grant them speedy relief, freedom and deliverance.

Lord, have mercy on all who travel, and save all those who are sent on duty: our fathers, mothers, brothers, sisters and children, all our loved ones and all Christians. Remember them, and come to them with strength and comfort, and quickly deliver them.

Lord, have mercy on our enemies. Help us to love them, forgive them, and pray for their salvation. Bring those who fall from the true faith to the light of Your holy wisdom, and unite them to Your Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church.

Lord, remember all who have fallen asleep in the hope of the resurrection and of eternal life: our fathers, mothers, brothers, sisters and children, all our loved ones, and Christians throughout the world. Forgive them all their sins, committed knowingly or unknowingly; grant them Your kingdom, a portion in Your eternal blessing and the enjoyment of Your unending life. Amen.

Evening Prayer
O Eternal God, King of all creation, Who have granted me to attain to this hour: forgive me the sins which I have committed this day in thought, word, and deed; and cleanse, O Lord, my humble soul from every stain of flesh and spirit. Grant me, O Lord, to pass through the sleep of this night in peace, that when I rise from my bed I may please Your holy Name all the days of my life, and conquer the enemies, both corporeal and incorporeal, that contend against me. Deliver me, O Lord, from the vain thoughts that stain me, and from evil desires. For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.

[Unstructured Prayer]

Amen.

Prayer For The Acceptance of God’s Will
O Lord, I do not know what to ask of you.
You alone know my true needs.
You love me more than I myself know how to love.
Help me to see my real needs which are concealed from me.
I do not dare to ask either for a cross or for consolation.
I can only wait on You. My heart is open to You.
Visit and help me, for the sake of Your great mercy.
Strike me and heal me; cast me down and raise me up.
I worship in silence Your holy will and Your unsearchable ways.
I offer myself as a sacrifice to You.
I have no other desire than to fulfill Your will.
Teach me to pray. Pray You Yourself in me.
Amen.

Closing Prayer
Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.

O Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God, through the intercessions of Your most pure Mother and of all Your Saints, have mercy on us and save us, for You are good and love mankind. Amen.