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Spurgeon's Prayer: Living with Purpose and Fulfillment
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I have come that they may have life, and have it in all its fullness.
— John 10:10 (BSB)
Let us not glide through this world and then slip quietly out of it without having blown the trumpet loud and long for our Redeemer.
— Charles Spurgeon
Lord, as we end this day, we pray that You help us live lives that are filled with purpose and meaning. We don’t want to simply drift through life without direction, as though we were dragging behind the burdens of this world. Instead, we long for the life that You intended for us—a life made new by Your Spirit, a life that rises above the common pursuits of this world.
Father, give us a life filled with divine purpose. Don’t let us be held back by the limitations of this world, but help us break free into the glorious freedom of the children of God. We want to live in the fullness of the life You promised, a life that reflects Your glory and grace in all that we do. Help us to rise above the trivial pursuits that distract us and focus our hearts on what truly matters—loving You and serving others.
Lord, we ask that You give us strength to live each day with intention and purpose. Help us to make the most of every opportunity You give us, so that we may live fully for You. Let our lives be a testimony of Your grace and a reflection of the abundant life You came to give.
As we prepare to rest tonight, we ask that You fill our hearts with peace and purpose. Renew our minds, and let us wake up tomorrow ready to live out the calling You have placed on our lives.