Spurgeon's Prayer: Focusing on Christ

Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
— Hebrews 12:2 (BSB)

I have a great need for Christ; I have a great Christ for my need.
— Charles Spurgeon

Heavenly Father, we come before You in this sacred moment, thanking You for setting apart this time to worship. Lord, help us to shut the door on the world. Lift our burdens, our worries, and cares, so that all distractions fade away, and we may draw close to You.

We do not ask for visions or miracles, but simply to see Jesus through the eyes of faith. Let His presence be so real among us that we rejoice as if we could physically see Him. Just as we would love and trust Him if we could touch His nail-scarred hands, let us love and worship Him with all our hearts. O precious Lord Jesus, we adore You! You are Lord of all, and we thank You for taking on human form, becoming our closest relative to redeem us from sin.

You have paid for our lives with Your blood. You deserve all our love and praise, and we offer it freely. Though You are now seated at the right hand of the Father, we imagine Your ascension to heaven, Your throne, and the song that rises, "Worthy is the Lamb who was slain." Even from the outskirts of Your throne, we say "Amen," because You have redeemed us.

Father, help us keep our hearts fixed on Jesus today. Let the distractions of this world disappear, and may we live fully for You. Our hearts belong to You, O Lord, and we long to live and die for Your name.