The Crucible Prayer · FORGE TRIBE

The Crucible Prayer

Every day, we spent at least 15 minutes during our hour with God directed to sit in complete silence, and we were prompted to focus on a singular phrase. Through the 40 days, that was over 10 hours of meditation.

Early in the process, I started compiling the individual phrases into a singular prayer, not knowing if it would make sense or flow together. I love what it produced, and I wanted to share it with you all. I hope it blesses you. I'm thankful to have this prayer with me year-round, even though the 40 Day Crucible has finished.

The Crucible Prayer

Jesus, I believe that with you, the best is yet to come. In all things, I take you at your word to me; so I will rise and go as you tell me, because I want to get well.

I trust and declare that You alone are enough. I hear you telling me who you are, and I will not be afraid. There was a time that I was blind, but now and only through you, I can see. I hear you calling me out of my sin and death by name, because you love me.

I'm in awe that you created me in your own image, and with your own hands you formed me; and unlike anything else in your creation your breathed your own breath of life into me. I am overwhelmed that you are mindful of me. You hold all things together when I seek You and heed your Wisdom. You are very great, O Lord. Through your sacrifice, the old man is dead and you have made me a new creation.

Jesus, crush the lies of the Enemy that will come against me to try to separate me from You. You became the curse of my sin and nailed the curse to your cross; yet sin is crouching still, but You will deliver me. Search me, O God, and know my heart.

Your rainbow is your promise, and I trust in You. Above anything the world has to offer, God, I turn to you. I trust in You and what You tell me. I choose to live by faith and love as your image bearer, and not for my own power, control, or glory. I am thankful that You draw near to me. Jesus, cover me with your blood. I will stand still and see all that You are doing in my life.

I am saved by your grace alone, and empowered only to obey, love, and serve You. O God, give me an undivided heart. You are my home, help me return from the exile I have created. Jesus, You are the Promised King, who came into the world. I will follow you. You took my curse, so I can have your life. Let Your Kingdom Come, in Me. Father, I am home in You, please take me in your arms.

In your new and everlasting covenant, your body was broken for me, and your blood was shed for my sin. By Your stripes, I am healed. By Your Crucifixion, “It is finished.” Tetelestai.

I believe that You are risen, just as you said. With You, the worst thing is never the last thing. Lord of Glory, to You be glory and dominion forever and ever.

Amen.

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