~Prayer for a patient heart

God give me the heart of patience. Help me to willingly wait on your time. Let my heart be content with your will and not be looking ahead for seemingly grander things. Show me what to do while I'm waiting so that this time is not wasted. Help me not to gaze around and compare myself to others but be satisfied knowing I am where You want me to be. 

O God forgive me for the times I jump ahead without Your consent. Forgive me for the times I have been discontent with my place in life. 

Give me a zeal for being right here, right now, even when I can't see the value in it.

God help me to bloom, 

no THRIVE here 

(as insignificant as it may sometimes seem)

 right where I'm planted!

~Prayer for a warrior's heart

God give me the heart of a warrior. Give me the courage to stand faithful and steadfast against the enemy's advances. Let my heart not quaver at the sight of battle but forever look to my Captain. 

Teach me to fight. But only in Your name and for Your glory. Stop me from engaging in useless battles. Direct me in when to fight and when to walk away. Show me the battles that aren't for me, so that I am not hindering my comrades. Give me eyes to see the wounded and dying all around me. Let me not overlook them. But God give me a burning hatred for the Enemy and all his ways. Give me zeal for overthrowing his kingdom and setting those he holds captive free! 

Remind me constantly where my strength comes from and how often I need to seek more. 

Forgive me for the times that I desert in fear. Show me how to rise from the ashes and once again wield your sword!

For in Your name

I WILL CONQUER!