Spurgeon's Prayer: Seeking Holiness and Obedience

for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.”
— 1 Peter 1:16 (BSB)

The nearer we come to God, the more graciously will God reveal Himself to us.
— Charles Spurgeon

Father, we come before You today with a deep desire for holiness. You have called us to be holy, just as You are holy, and we ask for Your Spirit to work in us to make this a reality. Sanctify us, Lord, and make us pure in thought, word, and deed. May our lives reflect Your holiness, and may we walk in obedience to Your commandments.

We ask that You would write Your law upon our hearts and minds. Let Your Word be our guide in all things, shaping our desires and aligning our will with Yours. Make us sensitive to Your leading, so that even the smallest whisper of Your Spirit would move us to obedience. May we not be stubborn or resistant, but like obedient children, eager to follow You in all things.

Lord, we pray for protection from the evil one. Keep us from temptation, and deliver us from the snares of sin. Guard our hearts and minds from the influences of the world, and help us to live lives that are unspotted by its corruption. May we be vigilant in our walk with You, always aware of the enemy’s schemes, and may we stand firm in the power of Your Spirit.

Father, make our path clean and straight today. May we walk in a manner worthy of the calling we have received, living as children of light. Help us to shine brightly for You, reflecting the character of Christ in all that we do.

We pray that You would continue to transform us into the likeness of Your Son, and may our lives bring glory to Your name. Amen.