The following prayer is something I wrote for this past Sunday. It is a prayer that was placed on my heart to prepare me for preaching. But really, this prayer could be used by anyone who speaks and proclaims the Gospel. Whether you are talking with your neighbor, leading a Bible study, answering a question from a child or whatever, as a Christian, we have the responsibility to handle the Word of God rightly. And handling it rightly is something we cannot do without help for on my own I would surely bring it all to ruin.

And so I commend this prayer to you. Use it as you wish as share your faith and teach/preach the Word. Let us handle the Word rightly. Way too many people take the Word lightly. This is God’s Word, so ask Him for help and He will be pleased to do so. After all, to God be the glory 🙂

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Father God, I now come to this holy moment and awesome responsibility of preaching Your Word. For Your Word through Jesus Christ is Life and salvation. It is the Gospel of reconciliation. It is the Truth. To mishandle it is to commit a grave sin and thus lead people astray. No one should enter this moment lightly, and without fear and trembling. You are sovereign and thus You are worthy of all obedience, thanksgiving, worship, honor and praise. You are King and reign on high. You are Creator and thus I am clay in Your hands. May I rightly handle this text and boldly proclaim the Truth of Jesus Christ. May I stand firm on Your promises and not water anything down. May Your Spirit take these words and use them to bring life to those who would hear. Oh holy God, this is indeed an awesome responsibility. Please help me, for on my own I would surely bring it all to ruin and give Satan a platform to deceive Your flock. To You be all glory through Jesus Christ Your dear Son and my Lord, Amen.