Welcome to you. You have arrived at a plain text page in the LoveAllPeople.org network of web pages. To visit our regular HTML web pages, please copy the link below, and paste it into your Internet Explorer or other browser. Blessings to you. - Rev. Bill McGinnis Link to copy => http://www.loveallpeople.org/chapellinks.html ARCHIVE OF PREVIOUS PRAYERS - Feb. 11, 1996 (start) - April 30, 1996 Suggestion: (This is a regular text file, not an html document. I suggest that you download it now, and take possession of it for yourself. Then you can search it at your leisure.) Please choose the ones you need. When you read them to yourself, try to imagine hearing my voice as I speak them to you. In this way, the prayer is reactivated, and it is the same as if I were actually praying for you at that moment. Bill McGinnis P. O. Box 2543 Alexandria, VA 22301 U. S. A. bmcgin@adams.patriot.net NOTE: As you read these words, try to imagine hearing my voice as I speak them to you. In this way, the words are reactivated, and it is the same as if I were actually speaking to you at this moment. Tuesday, 4-30-96 "To Cast Out Demon Drugs" NOTE: For this to work, you must first be a Christian, that is, you must first have invited Christ to enter your life and be your Lord. If you want to do that now, please go to "Gateway To Jesus" at . . . http://www.patriot.net/users/bmcgin/gateway.html (You can get there from this page by using the HTML link below, "Gateway To Jesus.) Also, you must first have granted your forgiveness to all who have ever hurt you or aroused feelings of anger in you. If you want to do that now, you can use my prayer, "To Grant Your Forgiveness," at . . . http://www.patriot.net/users/bmcgin/prayer4you59.html (You get to this prayer from this page by using the HTML link below for "Prayers For All Occasions," then select the first prayer in the second category, "To Grant Your Forgiveness.") If you do not have access to the WWW, please write me or e-mail me and I will send you what you need. "To Cast Out Demon Drugs" Attention evil spirits dwelling here: Know ye that I am working for the Lord! His power and His glory fill my heart; His love directs me here to you today. I know that all of you will shortly leave, As day-by-day the Lord more fully grows, And daily you are more-and-more distressed. But now I speak to Demon Drugs alone: O evil Demon Drugs, now hear my voice! In Jesus' holy name, I cast you out! No longer may you stay within this place, No longer may you tamper with this life! The Lord is dwelling here, you must be gone! And in His holy name, I cast you out! So go, and take your evil friends with you! And nevermore return unto this place. * * * O Lord, I pray that you will grow in strength Within this heart where you are dwelling now. And as you gain in power day-by-day, I pray the evil spirits all will leave. In Jesus' holy name I pray, Amen. Copyright 1996 by William E. McGinnis May be distributed electronically. Monday, 4-29-96 "For Help In Finding Things" The Master says to "Seek and ye shall find," And that refers to seeking of the truth. But sometimes you are seeking lesser things: Like keys that you misplaced somewhere today; Or answers to a problem that you have; Or someone's house that you must try to find. The Lord can help you find these things as well. * * * And so I pray this blessing onto you: I pray that He will help you in your search For whatsoever thing you need to find. I pray He helps you open up your mind And focus clearly on the thing you seek. I pray that He will take you by the hand And lead you to the place you need to go. In Jesus' name I pray for you, Amen. Copyright 1996 by William E. McGinnis May be distributed electronically. Sunday, 4-28-96 "Happy Birthday To You!" NOTE: You may save this prayer until your birthday, then use it. Another year of life upon this earth: I hope that you have used it full and well. And yet another starting now, today: Perhaps you should rededicate your life, ] And give it to the Lord, who gave you yours. For all that went before has passed behind; Your future lies before you like a road. * * * And so I pray the Lord will be with you, And dwell with you, and keep you as His own, And walk with you, beside you, down the road. And now I pray that He will make today The finest birthday that you ever had. Copyright 1996 by William E. McGinnis May be distributed electronically. Saturday, 4-27-96 "To Start A Special Project" Perhaps there is some thing you want to do, Some special project that you have in mind. If so, then maybe it is time to start; No more procrastination is allowed! And so I pray that you will clear your mind, And focus now upon your newest task. I pray the Lord will help you get your start, And help you all the way till it is done. (I pray your task is worthy of His help.) And when your special project is complete, I pray you and the Lord are satisfied. In Jesus' name I pray for you, Amen. Copyright 1996 by William E. McGinnis May be distributed electronically. Friday, 4-26-96 "To Reunite With Those Who Are Estranged" It seems to happen more and more these days That loved ones choose to go their separate ways; That married partners break themselves apart, That children and their parents are estranged. So if you count yourself as one of those Who finds himself estranged from those he loves, I pray the Lord will help you in your need: I pray that He will open up the hearts Of those with whom you wish to reunite. I pray that He will fill them with His love So they can grant forgiveness now to you For whatsoever things they hold a grudge. I also pray the Lord will come to you So you can grant forgiveness now to them. And then I pray that you will reunite. In Jesus' holy name I pray, Amen. Copyright 1996 by William E. McGinnis May be distributed electronically. Thursday, 4-25-96 "For You To Get Some Extra Love Today" "Some days are better than some other days." As humans, we all know that this is true. And one thing that will brighten up a day Is lots of love from people all around. And so I pray that you today receive Some extra love from those for whom you care: An extra kiss from someone's smiling face; An extra smile from someone whom you love. And as the day progresses to its close, I pray the Savior brings you something nice. In Jesus' name I pray for you, Amen. Copyright 1996 by William E. McGinnis May be distributed electronically. Wednesday, 4-24-96 "That Today You Might Get Closer To The Lord" No matter who you are or how you live, You always can get closer to the Lord. His Spirit can be stronger in your heart, You may become more greatly filled with Him. * * * And so I pray that you today will try To act and speak and think in such a way That He will want to love you even more, And share His presence even more with you. And as you try, I pray He will respond By growing even stronger in your heart. In Jesus'name I pray for you, Amen. Copyright 1996 by William E. McGinnis May be distributed electronically. Tuesday, 4-23-96 "Invitation To The Lord" There is a banquet that is well prepared, And you are now invited to attend. No matter who you are, how great or small, You are invited as a child of God. Your Father will be waiting there for you. He hopes that He will see your smiling face. He has some special gifts prepared for you, But you can't get them if you do not come. And so I pray the Lord you will be there. In Jesus' holy name I pray for you. RSVP at http://www.patriot.net/users/bmcgin/gateway.html Copyright 1996 by William E. McGinnis May be distributed electronically. Monday, April 22, 1996 "Deliverance From Demons First-Aid Kit" For _____ _______ I have copied, borrowed and edited freely from material made available on the world wide web at http://home.earthlink.net/~demonbuster/ I give thanks to the Lord for making this material available to me and now to you. I also thank the Lord for providing new material to go into this "Deliverance From Demons First-Aid Kit." STEP ONE: Read this immediately, and as you read, imagine my voice speaking to you. When you do this, my commands and prayers are re-activated, and it is the same as if I were there in person with you, speaking out loud. (This is the way prayers on television work: even though most of the time the TV prayers are on videotape and are not actually being prayed at the time you hear them, they work anyway!) "In the Name of Jesus I cover you with the Blood of Jesus, and I bind all your demons, in Jesus' Name." (This will slow them down quite a bit until we can take further action. By "binding" them, this is like tying them up in ropes so they can't move very well.) STEP TWO: Recognize that as a Christian, I have authority to cast out demons, according to Mark 16:17: " . . . in My name they will drive out demons . . . " Any Christian can have this authority, if he chooses to use it. Demons are anything that controls, harasses, torments, or drives you to do things you ought not to do or wish you didn't do. Temper, depression, fear, sickness, to mention a few, are demons. When I "cast out" demons, I am removing them from you, and making them go away. STEP THREE: If you are not a Christian, you need to become one right now! It does no good for me to cast out a demon if you are not filled with the Holy Spirit, because the demons would soon return, with their friends, and you would be worse off than before! To become a Christian you must believe Jesus is the Son of God, that He died for your sins, that He rose from the dead, and that you are sorry for your sins. Then you must specifically invite Him to come into your heart and rule your life as your personal Lord and Saviour. Even if you already are a Christian, it is a good idea to do this . . . Say this prayer, and be sincere - "Dear Lord, in Jesus' name I ask you to forgive me of all my sins. Come into my life as my personal Lord and Saviour, and fill me with your Holy Spirit. In Jesus' name, Amen." STEP FOUR: You must forgive. Before being able to get help, you must forgive EVERYONE who has ever hurt you in any way. Say, "Dear Lord, in Jesus' name I forgive my father, mother, brothers, sisters, relatives, (name anyone else now), and anyone else who has ever hurt me or aroused anger in me." STEP FIVE: Optional! This is a strong prayer which I did not write. I am passing it on to you because the Lord apparently gave it to another minister, and he is apparently using it to good effect. I suggest that you read this prayer first, just to see what it says. Then pray, and ask the Lord if He wants you to use this prayer. If so, then go ahead. Otherwise, or if you have doubts, do not use it. This is a "spiritual warfare" prayer to be used only if you really believe someone is deliberately using spiritual warfare against you. This is like using a nuclear weapon in a war: it is powerful, and you may be starting more than you want to get into. NOTE: This is exactly the way I found it. I did not change it in any way. In the name of Jesus, I cover myself and the one reading this with the Blood of Jesus. I ask for giant warrior angels to protect us. As your war club and weapons of war I break down, undamn, and blow up all walls of protection around all witches, warlocks, wizards, satanists, and the like, and I break the power of all curses, hexes, vexes, spells, charms, fetishes, physic prayers, physic thought, all witchcraft, sorcery, magic, voodoo, all mind control, jinxes, potions, bewitchments, death, destruction, sickness, pain, torment, physic power, physic warfare, prayer chains, and everything else being sent my way, and I return it, and the demons to the sender, SEVENFOLD, in Jesus' Name. STEP SIX: Necessary, not optional! Read this command, and imagine my voice speaking to the demons inside you. This is the command that actually casts them out. O foul and evil spirits, hear my voice! Know ye that I am working for the Lord. You may no longer dwell within this house. The Lord is entered here, you cannot stay. His holy brightness blinds you with its light. His gentle voice offends your evil ears. His mighty presence drives you far away. So now be gone, and nevermore return! I plead the blood of Jesus: now be gone! The mighty blood of Jesus: now be gone! STEP SEVEN: A prayer for the Lord to grow in strength within you. You pray this one, yourself, in your own voice. O Lord, I'm glad that you are in my life. I pray that you will greatly grow in strength. I pray that you will lead me how to live In such a way that you are pleased with me And you will never want to leave this house. I pray that any demons who remain Will change their minds and quickly choose to leave. In Jesus' holy name I pray, Amen. Congratulations. May God bless you now and till the end of time. Yours in Christ, Bill McGinnis P. O. Box 2543 Alexandria, VA 22301 U. S. A. bmcgin@adams.patriot.net http://www.patriot.net/users/bmcgin/gospelgate.html Special thanks to . . . END-TIME DELIVERANCE CENTER 499 SPRINGRIDGE ROAD, #A-43 CLINTON, MISSISSIPPI 39056-5649 STAN AND ELIZABETH MADRAK DELIVERANCE MINISTERS . . . for the spiritual warfare prayer, and for other material also used/modified. Copyright 1996 by William E. McGinnis May be distributed electronically. Sunday, 4-21-96 "To Cast Out Demon Envy" NOTE: For this to work, you must first be a Christian, that is, you must first have invited Christ to enter your life and be your Lord. If you want to do that now, please go to "Gateway To Jesus" at . . . http://www.patriot.net/users/bmcgin/gateway.html (You can get there from this page by using the HTML link below, "Gateway To Jesus.) Also, you must first have granted your forgiveness to all who have ever hurt you or aroused feelings of anger in you. If you want to do that now, you can use my prayer, "To Grant Your Forgiveness," at . . . http://www.patriot.net/users/bmcgin/prayer4you59.html (You get to this prayer from this page by using the HTML link below for "Archive Of Previous Prayers," then go down to Tuesday, 4-16-96.) If you do not have access to the WWW, please write me or e-mail me and I will send you what you need. * * * "To Cast Out Demon Envy" We are taught to love the Lord, our God, And then, to love our neighbor as ourself. And if we love our neighbor as ourself, Then we will glad rejoice when he succeeds, And we will wish him all good things in life, The same as we desire them for ourself. There is no place for envy in your life. So if you have it, now I cast it out. * * * Attention evil spirits dwelling here: Know ye that I am working for the Lord! His power and His glory fill my heart; His love directs me here to you today. I know that all of you will shortly leave, As more each day the Lord is grown in strength, And daily you are more-and-more distressed. But now, today, I cast out only one: O Demon Envy: Listen to my voice! You are the one I speak to here today! In Jesus' holy name, I cast you out! No longer may you stay within this place, No longer may you tamper with this life! The Lord is dwelling here, you must be gone! And in His holy name, I cast you out! So go, and take your evil friends with you! And nevermore return unto this place. * * * O Lord, I pray that you will grow in strength Within this heart where you are dwelling now. And as you gain in power day-by-day, I pray the evil spirits all will leave. In Jesus' holy name I pray, Amen. Copyright 1996 by William E. McGinnis May be distributed electronically. Saturday, 4-20-96 "To Cast Out Demon Gluttony" NOTE: For this to work, you must first be a Christian, that is, you must first have invited Christ to enter your life and be your Lord. If you want to do that now, please go to "Gateway To Jesus" at . . . http://www.patriot.net/users/bmcgin/gateway.html Also, you must first have granted your forgiveness to all who have ever hurt you or aroused feelings of anger in you. If you want to do that now, you can use my prayer, "To Grant Your Forgiveness," at . . . http://www.patriot.net/users/bmcgin/prayer4you59.html If you do not have access to the WWW, please write me or e-mail me and I will send you what you need. * * * "To Cast Out Demon Gluttony" There is a demon many people have, But they don't even know that it exists. It gives them grief in many subtle ways, Controls their life in ways they cannot see: It makes them want to eat when they are full; It keeps them fat and gross, against their will; It works against their health in many ways. So now I cast out Demon Gluttony. * * * Attention evil spirits dwelling here: Know ye that I am working for the Lord! His power and His glory fill my heart; His love directs me here to you today. I know that all of you will shortly leave, As day-by-day the Lord more fully grows, And daily you are more-and-more distressed. But now, today, I cast out only one: O Demon Gluttony, I speak to you! In Jesus' holy name, I cast you out! No longer may you stay within this place, No longer may you tamper with this life! The Lord is dwelling here, you must be gone! And in His holy name, I cast you out! So go, and take your evil friends with you! And nevermore return unto this place. * * * O Lord, I pray that you will grow in strength Within this heart where you are dwelling now. And as you gain in power day-by-day, I pray the evil spirits all will leave. In Jesus' holy name I pray, Amen. Copyright 1996 by William E. McGinnis May be distributed electronically. Friday, 4-19-96 "To Cast Out Demon Drugs From A New Christian" O Evil Spirits, all who dwell within The reader of this prayer, I speak to you! Know ye that I am working for the Lord! You all must shortly move out from this place, Because the Lord has entered in this heart, And you cannot withstand His mighty love. But now I speak to Demon Drugs alone. O evil Demon Drugs, now hear my voice! In Jesus' holy name, I cast you out! No longer may you stay within this place, No longer may you tamper with this life! The Lord has entered here, you must be gone! And in His holy name, I cast you out! So go, and take your evil friends with you! And nevermore return unto this place. * * * O Lord, I pray that you will grow in strength Within this heart where you have just moved in. And as you gain in power day-by-day, I pray the evil spirits all move out. In Jesus' holy name I pray, Amen. Copyright 1996 by William E. McGinnis May be distributed electronically. "For The Lord To Grow In Strength" Thursday, 4-18-96 NOTE: This prayer is mainly for new Christians who had demons in them when they invited the Lord to come into their heart. In many cases, the Lord is there, but so are the demons. The Lord, in many cases, is not yet very strong within them, and the demons have not yet left. Demon Drugs is a particular problem for many young adults. "I Pray The Lord Will Greatly Grow In Strength" The Lord was waiting patiently outside, And then you opened up your heart to Him, So now He has become a part of you. But also, there are demons in your life, Some evil forces trying to do harm, To lead you down some paths you should not take, To make you do some things you should not do, To injure you and drag you down with them. The Lord and demons cannot get along; They are like water when it's mixed with oil. The demons cannot stand to be with Him, Because He makes them crazy with His love, When all they want to do is cause you grief. And so they try to make Him want to leave, By making you offensive in His sight. Some other things that demons do not like: They cannot stand to hear you read His word; It makes them want to scream and hold their ears. So get your Bible, read it every day. They really do not like it when you pray, So let your prayers be ever on your lips. They also hate to hear religious songs; So learn some hymns, and sing them frequently. The more you love the Lord, the more He grows. So when you sing His praise, He gains in strength; And when you seek His warmth, he grows in size; And when you do His will, His power builds. And if the Lord is strong enough in you, The demons all will leave, and not come back! I pray the Lord will greatly grow in strength; I pray that you will help Him as He grows; I pray that all your demons then will leave; I pray that they will nevermore return. In Jesus' holy name I pray, Amen. Copyright 1996 by William E. McGinnis May be distributed electronically. (Inspired by S. A. A.) Wednesday, 4-17-96 "To Avoid Carelessness" Sometimes when you are busy with your life, And jumping frantically from place to place It's easy to forget about details, Like where you put your keys or left your coat, Or if your back-up copy has been made. And so I pray the Lord will stay with you And warn you when you walk in carelessness. I pray that He protects you from the harm That careless actions easily produce. In Jesus' name I pray for you, Amen. Copyright 1996 by William E. McGinnis May be distributed electronically. Tuesday, 4-16-96 "To Grant Your Forgiveness" NOTE: This is a prayer for you to grant your forgiveness to everyone who has hurt you or has aroused the emotion of anger in you. You need to make a list of these people, complete to the best of your ability. If you don't know a particular name, you may merely describe the situation, like "The man who ran my car off the road last year, then drove away." As you are praying, you refer to this "forgiveness list." You may repeat this prayer whenever you need to. As a Christian, you never want to hold a grudge against anyone very long. * * * O Lord, I raise my humble prayer to you, That you might soothe my soul and grant me peace, For I have burned in anger, raged in wrath. I have a list where I have written down The names of those I want now to forgive. So Lord, I now declare that I forgive The people who are listed here today. For every wrong that they have done to me, I do forgive and blot out of my heart. For any anger they aroused in me, I do forgive them, each and every one. In Jesus' name I promise this to you. And as I now forgive those listed here, I pray that you will likewise grant to me, Complete forgiveness for my many sins. In Jesus' name I raise this prayer, Amen. Copyright 1996 by William E. McGinnis May be distributed electronically. Monday, 4-15-96 "Prepare to Be Delivered From Demons" NOTE: This prayer is the first in a series of prayers which the Lord is giving me to deliver you from the various demons that plague your life. As I write these very words, He has not yet given me even the first word of the first prayer, but I am certain that He will. The Father wants His children to be free From everything that harms them in their lives. He wants them to be free to worship Him, And serve Him in the fullness of their strength, Unfettered by the demons that they have. And so the Lord has made a plan for you, To free you from all demons in your life. I pray that you prepare to be set free, And that you do accept His plan for you. Your demons all will shortly be cast out If you believe and want it to be done. But first you must forgive with all your heart All persons who have ever done you harm. So meditate on all these things today; Prepare yourself for miracles to come. In Jesus' name I pray for you, Amen. Copyright 1996 by William E. McGinnis May be distributed electronically. Sunday, 4-14-96 "As You Forgive, So Shall You Be Forgiven" Luke 6:37 "Do not judge, and you will not be judged; Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned; Forgive, and you will be forgiven." I pray that you will learn this teaching well, I pray that you engrave it on your heart. The Lord has spoken clearly as can be: "As you forgive, so shall you be forgiven." * * * So if someone has done you wrong, forgive! And if somebody steals from you, forgive! And if they lie and laugh at you, forgive! And if they beat you half to death, forgive! * * * So when the day of judgment comes for you, And He reviews the life that you have led, I pray the record shows that you forgave, So He can say, "I likewise do forgive." * * In Jesus' name I pray for you, Amen. Copyright 1996 by William E. McGinnis May be distributed electronically. Suggestion: Go to the on-line Bible at http://www.gospelcom.net and search for the word, "forgive." To me, there are no other teachings of Jesus that are clearer than His teachings on forgiveness. Saturday, 4-13-96 "To Help Someone Learn Something That You Know" If you are old enough to read this prayer, Then you have learned a lot of things in life, And you know something others need to know. And somewhere there is someone you can teach Who needs to learn this thing from you today. And so I pray that you will open up And teach the one who needs to learn from you. Do not withold the knowledge that you have, But rather share it with the one who needs. Remember that the Lord has said to you That as you give, you surely shall receive. So share with happy heart the things you know And when you need, someone will share with you. In Jesus' holy name I pray, Amen. Copyright 1996 by William E. McGinnis May be distributed electronically. Friday, 4-12-96 "For A Friend To Talk To" You have some problems brewing in your life, And you have asked the Lord to give you help. You know that He is with you, and you trust Him, But now you feel you also need a friend: A human friend to come and be beside you, To talk with you and share your company. For sometimes you are lonely in the twilight, You sometimes feel nobody really cares. * * * I pray the Lord will always dwell within you; That He will always listen to your cries. I pray His faithful love will always warm you; That you can always trust Him for your needs. But also now I pray that He will bring you A special friend to spend some time with you, A friend to listen as you tell your problems, A friend to give you comfort and advice. And when your friend arrives, and you are talking, I pray you find the Lord is in her heart. In Jesus' name I pray for you, Amen. Copyright 1996 by William E. McGinnis May be distributed electronically. Thursday, 4-11-96 "To Cast Out Demon Porno" If Demon Porno has you in his grasp, This prayer should help release you from his hold. Or maybe you know someone else, instead, Who suffers from this demon in his life. If so, I pray you give this prayer to him, And let me also pray for his release. * * * It started almost as a little joke, A small adventure you thought you would try. A burst of new excitement filled your mind, As naked people frolicked on the screen. But gradually you started to get snared: A new addiction entered in your life, And you required a stronger fix each day. So pretty soon, the normal was too tame, As you became accustomed to extremes. And finally, your partner in real life No longer raised your interest as before, And you prefered to spend your time alone. * * * O evil Demon Porno, hear my voice! I now command, in Jesus' holy name That you come out and leave this man alone! No longer may you dwell within his house, No longer may you tamper with his life. In Jesus' holy name I cast you out! * * * O Lord I pray that you will fill the void That was created when the demon left. I pray that you will enter in this man, And grow and prosper well within his heart. I pray that you return his appetite For normal, lawful sex, as God provides, A comfort to his wife and to himself. I pray that in the normal, lawful way, He now can fill his needs and live in peace. In Jesus' name I pray for him, Amen. Copyright 1996 by William E. McGinnis May be distributed electronically. Wednesday, 4-10-96 "The Isolated Christian" The isolated Christian is at risk, For Satan preys on Christians all alone. He tracks them down and fills their minds with lies; He shakes their faith with his deceitful tricks. The Lord is in their hearts, but very faint. They need to help Him shine with greater strength. And this is why they need to go to church! The fellowship of other Christian souls Imparts a strength to their enfeebled faith. It keeps them on the straight and narrow path; And helps the Lord within them to prevail. * * * And so I pray that you will find a church, And that you will attend it without fail. I pray the Lord will give you what you need: Good fellowship with other Christian souls, A minister to lead you faithfully. In Jesus' name I pray for you, Amen. Copyright 1996 by William E. McGinnis May be distributed electronically. Tuesday, 4-9-96 "For The Person New In Christ" The Lord was waiting patiently outside, And then you made the choice to let Him in. And now the Holy Spirit dwells in you, And you have been reborn to life in Christ. * * * Congratulations on your brand-new life! I pray the Lord will bless you wondrously. * * * The Lord has entered full into your life; I pray that you are grateful He is here. Your sins are now forgiven from your past; I pray you turn away and don't look back. The Lord has granted you eternal life; I pray you share it joyfully with Him. You have become a blessed child of God; I pray you strive to do your Father's will. A great adventure lies ahead for you; I pray that you will triumph in His love. * * * And when the Great Deceiver tries to tempt, I pray that you resist his every move. In Jesus' name I pray for you, Amen. Copyright 1996 by William E. McGinnis May be distributed electronically. Monday, 4-8-96 "Your Intellect Alone Is Not Sufficient" Proverbs 3:5 "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding." Your intellect alone is not sufficient To guide you through this life you have on earth; For many of the world's most brilliant people Are lost, like drunkards stumbling through the night. But once the Holy Spirit dwells within you, It lights your path, illuminates the dark. It gives you answers to your deepest questions, Where intellect alone would surely fail. And so I pray the Lord will dwell within you, And let His holy presence guide your life. Then if you ask your mind to render judgment, Your mind will cheerfully affirm His truths. Copyright 1996 by William E. McGinnis May be distributed electronically. For Easter Sunday, 4-7-96 "The Empty Tomb" The morning light had only just begun As they were walking slowly to the tomb; Three women, bringing spices to anoint. But then when they arrived, they were surprised: The stone was rolled away, and He was gone! And in the tomb, an angel of the Lord Declared that He had risen from the dead, And that He could be seen in Galilee. * * * I pray that you imagine you were there, To view the angel and the empty tomb. Imagine what was going through your mind When first you understood what had occured, And first you dared to think this might be God. Copyright 1996 by William E. McGinnis May be distributed electronically. Saturday, 4-6-96: "For Patience" Sometimes you feel that all is lost and gone; You feel it is no use to carry on; You cannot see the light that lies ahead. I pray that you have patience at these times, And know the Lord is working while you wait, As after Jesus died upon the cross, They didn't know that He would rise again. Copyright 1996 by William E. McGinnis May be distributed electronically. Good Friday, 4-5-96: "You Sometimes Need To Sacrifice Yourself" This teaching is the hardest one of all, Because it goes against our love of self, And it demands the greatest price by far. By His example, it is shown to us: "You sometimes need to sacrifice yourself. Sometimes there really is no other way." * * * And on this day when He hung on the cross, Enduring cruel pain beyond belief, To save us from the fate that we deserve, I pray that we are grateful for His love, And that we seize the gift of life He gave, And that by His example we are led. In Jesus' name I pray for us, Amen. Copyright 1996 by William E. McGinnis May be distributed electronically. Thursday, 4-4-96: "To Lead You To Your Goal" I pray the Lord will lead you to your goal, Despite confusion cast along your way. I pray that you will ask and then receive His holy guidance to provide a path That leads you straight to where you need to go. In Jesus' name I pray for this, Amen. (Inspired by P. K.) Copyright 1996 by William E. McGinnis May be distributed electronically. Wednesday, 4-3-96: "For Courage When You Need It Most" You sometimes may be called to act in danger, As when some evil thing is taking place, And you alone can render needed help, Or when a tragedy has just occured, And you are needed to provide relief. In times like these, I pray you will be strong; I pray for courage when you need it most; I pray that you will rise up to your task, Because you know the Lord is at your side. In Jesus' holy name I pray, Amen. Copyright 1996 by William E. McGinnis May be distributed electronically. Tuesday, 4-2-96: "For The Special Thing You Want" Perhaps there is a special thing you want, A something you have had to do without, And you are waiting for it to arrive. * * * I pray you will receive what you desire; I pray it comes to you this very day; I pray that it brings happiness to you. I pray you keep it long as you may like. In Jesus' name I pray for you, Amen. Copyright 1996 by William E. McGinnis May be distributed electronically. Monday, 4-1-96: "To Quit Complaining" Perhaps this won't apply to you at all, Or maybe just a little bit, sometimes, But many people fall into the trap Of grumbling and complaining all the time: "My job's no good; my wife: too fat; My house: too small; my car won't run." * * * The Lord gets weary of this constant noise, And wearily, He pulls Himself away To go and find more pleasant company, Where He will hear more gratitude and praise. I pray that you will recognize this fault, And do your best to change it for the Lord. I pray that you acknowledge all the gifts And blessings He has given in your life. I pray that you are grateful for them all. I pray that you more often praise the Lord, And cease your criticism of your world. If you need help, then ask: you will receive. But do not keep complaining all the time. The Lord wants happy children in His life! In Jesus' name I pray for you, Amen. Copyright 1996 by William E. McGinnis May be distributed electronically. Sunday, 3-31-96: "The Lord Needs You To Work For Him Today" The Lord needs you to work for Him today; He has a project He needs you to do; And do not worry that you are unfit; He knows you better than you know yourself, And He will give you strength to do the job. I pray that you will listen to His call; I pray that you will help Him in His need. Just tell Him you are ready to be led, And He will lead you where you need to go. You say the Church is Body Of The Christ, So be His hands, and put yourself to work! Copyright 1996 by William E. McGinnis May be distributed electronically. Saturday, March 30, 1996 PRAYER LYRICS TO "O God, This Precious Earth Thou Gave" These are the lyrics to my new hymn. The complete .zip file, containing lyrics, sheet music, documentation, and MIDI files to play on your sound card/synthesizer, can be found and downloaded at http://www.patriot.net/users/bmcgin/christmusic.html ENVIRONMENTAL HYMN: "O God, This Precious Earth Thou Gave" Scripture: GENESIS 1:27-28 So God created man in His own image; In the image of God He created him; Male and female He created them. Then God blessed them, and God said to them, "Be fruitful and multiply; Fill the earth and subdue it; Have dominion over the fish of the sea, Over the birds of the air, and over Every living thing that moves upon the earth." * * * "O God, This Precious Earth Thou Gave" by William E. McGinnis O God, this precious Earth Thou gave To us to hold for Thee; Thou gave to us dominion over Land and over sea; Thou gave us mighty power over Creatures great and small; The Earth: we are responsible For caring for it all. But when we look around we find Our damage everywhere; The robins and the sparrows must Fly through polluted air; The rolling rivers have become Awash with our debris; The oceans slowly fill with trash Far as the eye can see. The creatures once so plentiful Can scarcely now be seen; The forests are depleted now That once were strong and green; Where fish by hundreds once did swim In rivers pure and clear, The rivers now are toxic gray, And fish do not appear. Forgive us, God, for what we did In carelessness and haste; We never did intend to cause Such damage and such waste; So as in sorrow we repent, We ask on bended knee To give us, God, the strength now to Restore the Earth for Thee. Amen. Copyright 1995 by William E. McGinnis May be distributed electronically. Friday, 3-29-96: "Let's Go To Church This Sunday" You have a very busy daily life; Your job requires twelve hours every day; You hardly see your children anymore; You say your daily prayers and seek the Lord; You haven't found a church you really like; You think you really do not need to go. * * * I pray the Lord will give you what you need: You need to find a church that is your own, Where you and fellow Christians meet with Him. I pray the Lord will lead you to your church; I pray you will be watching for His signs. And having found a church, you need to go. You need the presence of these kindred souls, To help you grow and prosper in the Lord, To keep you walking straightly on His path, For Satan thrives on Christians all alone. I pray that you, this Sunday, will attend. I pray the Lord will meet you at the door. In Jesus' name I pray for you, Amen. Copyright 1996 by William E. McGinnis May be distributed electronically. Thursday, 3-28-96: "Storing Up Your Treasure" You love the Lord, and so you want to serve Him; You want to do His will best as you can; But sometimes you may wonder if your efforts Are gaining any increase for yourself. * * * First, I pray that you do not feel guilty For asking such a question in your heart. The Lord has made you, so He knows your nature; You cannot help but thinking of yourself. And so He gives to you a wondrous blessing; A subtle mystery for you to know: If you have faith to trust He will reward you, He will provide for all your daily needs. But more than that, He gives you greater treasure, And stores it where the moth cannot corrupt. Your efforts for the Lord are never wasted: By serving Him, you also serve yourself. Copyright 1996 by William E. McGinnis May be distributed electronically. Wednesday, 3-27-96: "Cast Into The Darkness" He thought that He was smarter than the Lord; He thought that Science proves there is no God; And since no God, then nothing to obey! And so he lived a rebel from the Lord, Deprived of light, he wandered in the darkness, And when he died, there was no place for him. * * * I pray that you avoid this tragic ending; Avoid the darkness; choose, instead, the light. Join the Lord in His eternal sunshine; Open up your heart and let Him in! Copyright 1996 by William E. McGinnis May be distributed electronically. Tuesday, 3-26-96: "For A Safe Trip By Car"" You have your things all loaded in the trunk; Your family is packed into the car; You brought some snacks and water in a box; You are the driver: now your trip begins. * * * I pray the Lord will sit there by your side, And guide you as you drive along your way. I pray His gentle spirit fills the car, And keeps the rowdy children calm and quiet. I pray the car performs the way it should, And never fails you in the slightest way. I pray He clears your mind and keeps it sharp, And never lets you slumber at the wheel. I pray that other drivers on the road ] Will keep their distance safely far from you. I pray the roads are safe, the bridges strong; I pray the weather lets you drive on through. And when your trip is over, safe and sound, I pray that you remember He was there. Copyright 1996 by William E. McGinnis May be distributed electronically. Monday, 3-25-96: "When All Seems Bleak And Dreary" When all seems bleak and dreary in your life; When every step is weighted down with care; When each new day seems like the day before it; I pray the Lord will brighten up your sky. I pray He sends a robin to your birdbath; I pray He brings a package to your door; I pray you get a phone call from a loved one; I pray the Lord, Himself, will sing to you. Copyright 1996 by William E. McGinnis May be distributed electronically. Sunday, 3-24-96: "A Blessing For Your Home" May God now bless the place that is your home: The place where you take refuge from the storm; The place you are entitled to possess. I pray He sends His Holy Spirit there. I pray the Spirit stays to dwell with you And drives all evil spirits far away. I pray the Spirit keeps you from all harm And brings abundant blessings to your door. I pray that all who live within your walls May richly feel the power of His love. In Jesus' holy name I pray, Amen. Copyright 1996 by William E. McGinnis May be distributed electronically. Saturday, 3-23-96: "For Restful Sleep" You lie there, sleepless, tossing in your bed; Your mind is filled with things you did today, And whirling with tomorrow's things to do. You need to get your sleep, but sleep eludes you; The minutes pass, but you are still awake. * * * I pray the Lord will let you see this vision: Secluded beach, with moonlight through the clouds; Upon the rocks the gentle waves are breaking; You hear the sounds of ocean in the night. You know the Lord is with you as you slumber; You fall into a deep and restful sleep. In Jesus' name I pray for you, Amen. Copyright 1996 by William E. McGinnis May be distributed electronically. Friday, 3-22-96: "Another Day" Another day, another chance at life; The good, the bad, the mainly in-between. I pray the Lord is with you in your walk; I pray His spirit brings you happiness. Copyright 1996 by William E. McGinnis May be distributed electronically. Thursday, 3-21-96: "To Those Who Teach The Word" To those who teach the Word of God to man, I pray the Lord will guide you in your work, And keep your feet upon His chosen path. Be gentle as you teach about the Lord; His way is easy, and His burden light. Do not drive off the sheep with loud alarms, But, rather, bring them back into the fold, With loving thoughts and words that sing of truth. While all the Word of God is surely true, Some parts are more important than the rest. (The gold has greater value than the bronze.) And needless disputations cause great harm, So do not wander off on idle paths. Teach first things first, and leave the last for last. The most important teachings are quite clear: To love the Lord, thy God, with all thy heart; And then, to love thy neighbor as thyself. The Lord, Himself, did teach that these come first; That all the law and prophets hang from these. And now that He is risen, we are told: "For God so loved the world, He gave His Son;" "Believe in Him, and you shall surely live." So gather now the pearls of greatest price, And leave the lesser stones along the way. I pray the Lord will bless you as you teach. In Jesus' name I pray for you, Amen. Copyright 1996 by William E. McGinnis May be distributed electronically. Wednesday, 3-20-96: "To Those In Mortal Danger" To those in mortal danger for their life; Who face the threat of death this very day: I Pray the Lord is with you in your need; I pray that He will shield you from all harm; I pray He brings you safely through the storm. But even now, you must remember this: The Lord is God: He does as He will do. He sometimes chooses not to intervene, But let the worldly forces run their course. And you must not complain against His will, For all of us have chosen life on earth, And we were fairly warned before we came. And so, in mortal danger, you might die. I pray you are prepared for this, as well. And if you die, I pray you join the Lord In heaven, where there is no grief or pain, And dwell forever, joyful, at His side. Copyright 1996 by William E. McGinnis May be distributed electronically. Tuesday, 3-19-96: "For A Successful Operation" The tests are all complete; results are back: You need the operation to be done. Your doctor has explained it all to you, And very soon the surgeons will begin. * * * I pray the Lord will be there by your side, And guide the surgeons as they do their work. I pray that all equipment does its job, And everything performs the way it should. I pray that no distractions interfere As skillful hands work carefully on you. I pray the operation goes as planned, With full success achieved in every way. I pray that you recover very fast, And that you soon return to normal life. In Jesus' name I pray for you, Amen. Copyright 1996 by William E. McGinnis May be distributed electronically. MY PRAYER FOR YOU, THE READERS OF THIS PAGE Monday, 3-18-96: "For Diligence" Sometimes the goal seems very far away; You wonder if you ever will arrive. Sometimes you wonder if it's worth the trip To reach the place that you set out to go. You sometimes think that you should just give up, Because the end seems farther every day. * * * I pray the Lord will hasten to your side, And give to you the diligence you need. I pray that He will join you every day And strengthen you each step along the path. And with His help, I pray you reach your goal. Copyright 1996 by William E. McGinnis May be distributed electronically. Sunday, 3-17-96: "To Those Who Need Some Extra Help Today" To those who need some extra help today; Who face a crisis or some kind of test; Or those who feel that they are stuck in mud And can't get out without an extra boost; I pray the Lord will help you in your need. I pray that He will give you extra strength To do whatever things you need to do; And later, when the Lord has need of you, I pray that you will help Him in return. Copyright 1996 by William E. McGinnis May be distributed electronically. Saturday, 3-16-96: "To Those Who Have Not Ever Met The Lord" To those who have not ever met the Lord, I pray that you might meet with Him today. I pray that He reveals himself to you So clearly that you cannot have a doubt. And when you recognize that it is He, I pray that you will let Him in your heart. Copyright 1996 by William E. McGinnis May be distributed electronically. MY PRAYER FOR YOU, THE READERS OF THIS PAGE Friday, 3-15-96: "Prayer To Avoid Temptation" I pray the Lord that He will lead your path Away from the temptations all around. I pray that when temptation lingers near, The Lord will lead you not into its reach. But if temptation grabs you as you pass, I pray the Lord that you will struggle free. Copyright 1996 by William E. McGinnis May be distributed electronically. Thursday, 3-14-96: "Fearlessness In Danger" You sit upon your horse amid the battle; Around you, shells are falling everywhere. A bullet whistles harshly past your forehead; Chaotic sounds of combat fill the air. You raise your sword and call your men to follow; A thousand soldiers rise and march behind. You have no fear, because the Lord is with you; He guides your hand and raises up your arm. He gives you sight to see beyond the danger; He leads you through the dark and chilling night. The Lord is great and greatly does protect you; I pray that He is always by your side. Copyright 1996 by William E. McGinnis May be distributed electronically. Wednesday, 3-13-96: "Your Friend's New Coat" You see your friend while walking to your car; You notice that he has a nice new coat; And as you stop to talk with him, you think That many things he has are very nice: Far better than the junk that is your own. You feel resentment growing in your heart. * * * Resentment has no place within your heart; It casts a cloud on everything you do. A bright and sunny day seems dull and bleak. And so I pray the Lord to enter in And help you feel more grateful for His love. The things you really need He will provide, (But sometimes you must ask specifically.) And if He blesses others more than you, I pray that you remember He is God, And He bestows His favors as he wills. * * * You have no claim at all upon the Lord, The things He gives to you are gifts, not debts, For He is God and you are only Man, Created in His image, to be sure, But only image, not the thing itself. You are not God, so do not be confused. (Version 1.1, edited slighly 3-24-96) Copyright 1996 by William E. McGinnis May be distributed electronically. Tuesday, 3-12-96: "Loved One In Distress" To those who have a loved one in distress: If you have done the most that you can do, I pray the Lord will give you peace of mind, To realize that all is in His hands, And that He is the Lord, and He will rule. Copyright 1996 by William E. McGinnis May be distributed electronically. Monday, 3-11-96: "Feast Of The Wolf" Your host is charming: smooth and debonair; He tells you all the things you want to hear; He seats you at the table, by his side, With Russian caviar and wine from France. The other guests are chatting merrily, As waiters bring the food on silver trays. Then suddenly a cold wind fills the room; The lights go out, and you are left alone. Your host returns from somewhere in the dark, But now his form has changed into a wolf. He stares at you with cold and hungry eyes. * * * I pray the Lord that He will help you now! I pray that He appears in radiant light, And frightens off the wolf into the dark. But why did you first come into this place? Were you not warned of Satan and his tricks? O reckless Man, when will you ever learn? Copyright 1996 by William E. McGinnis May be distributed electronically. Sunday, 3-10-96: "Legs of Steel" The mountain road is rocky and it's steep; But you must never fail in your resolve. The wind is blowing harshly in your face; I pray the Lord will give you legs of steel. (Version 1.1, edited slighly 3-24-96) Copyright 1996 by William E. McGinnis May be distributed electronically. Saturday, 3-9-96: "Earthly Parent, Heavenly Parent" Your children all are playing in the house; The rain outside has kept them in today. Little Joel wants to make a bomb, And set it off in sister Martha's bus. Brother Michael plans a new attack To get revenge for Steven's latest sin. Our Father looks from heaven, and He weeps. I pray you understand the way He feels. Copyright 1996 by William E. McGinnis May be distributed electronically. Friday, 3-8-96: "First Compassion, Then Action" You saw it as it happened on the highway: She swerved as he was turning in her path, And in a moment they had crashed together: Crumpled metal, bodies in the snow. * * * I pray the Lord will guide you in this crisis, And help you do the things that must be done. I pray that first He fills you with compassion, And then He clears your mind and helps you act. I pray He guides your hands to give assistance, And render all the help that you can give. I pray you are successful in your efforts, For as you give, so shall you then receive. Amen. Copyright 1996 by William E. McGinnis May be distributed electronically. Thursday, 3-7-96 "Back To Shore" You wanted to row out upon the lake. The day was bright and sunny, so you went. And as you rowed, the time passed quickly by. You did not notice as the sky grew dark. And now, the wind is blowing, and the waves Are pounding hard against your tiny boat. The shore appears so very far away. And suddenly, your boat begins to leak! * * * I pray the Lord that He will rescue you; That He will seal the leak and tow you in. And after you have safely reached the shore, I pray that you are thankful for His love. Copyright 1996 by William E. McGinnis May be distributed electronically. Prayer: "For The Protection Of Israel From Terrorists" Dark clouds gather over Israel, And lightning strikes her children as they play. The Great Deceiver finds his latest thrill: To murder in the name of holy war. * * * O Lord, we come to you in solemn prayer, That terrorists will cease their vile attacks. We pray that you descend on them like lead, And make their legs so heavy they can't walk. We pray that you intrude upon their minds, And fill them with an overwhelming fear. We pray that you will enter in their hearts, And blot out all the hatred held inside. And if they beg for mercy on their souls, Repenting truly of their wretched sin, We pray that you forgive them of their crimes. In Jesus' holy name we pray, Amen. Copyright 1996 by William E. McGinnis May be distributed electronically Tuesday, 3-5-96: "For Cheerfulness" I pray for you today that you be cheerful, With head held high and sparkle in your eye; With warmth of smile, and voice that holds no anger; With quickened step, and purpose in your stride. I pray the Lord will look on you with pleasure, As parents look upon a cheerful child. Copyright 1996 by William E. McGinnis May be distributed electronically. Monday, 3-4-96: "Reclaiming Sex From Satan" Give credit to the Lord where credit's due. 'Twas God who gave you sex; it was not Satan, Though Satan tries to claim it as his own. (Deceiver Satan claims what is not his; The little dog pretends he is a lion.) Love the Lord, and you can have your sex, In full abundance, better than before, For He will give you what you really need: A faithful married partner for your life. And so I pray that you do clearly know The true Provider of this wondrous gift. Copyright 1996 by William E. McGinnis May be distributed electronically. Sunday, 3-3-96: "To Married Men" To married men, I say this prayer for you: I pray that you will cherish and will love The one that you have chosen for your life. And then I pray that you will always have A robust, healthy love life with your spouse, And never give a thought to other charms, Though other women may be there for you. I pray your love for her may always be A true reflection of His love for you. In Jesus' name I pray for you, Amen. Copyright 1996 by William E. McGinnis May be distributed electronically. Saturday, 3-2-96: "To Those Who Have Their Doubts" To those who have their doubts about the Lord, Who read the Word, but cannot hear its voice, Who view the world, but cannot see Design, For you I have have a special prayer today: I pray the Lord will open up your eyes, And let you see His glory all around. Copyright 1996 by William E. McGinnis May be distributed electronically. Friday, 3-1-96: "Caught Him Cheating" And so you caught him cheating with your friend. And now you do not know what you should do. Your anger and resentment start to build; You feel betrayed; he took you for a fool. The man you thought you knew for all these years, The father of your children, is untrue! * * * Sweet Child of God, I know how you must feel. My heart goes out in sympathy to you. I pray the Lord that He will take control And guide you down the path that you should take. But first I pray that you will keep in mind The fact that all have sinned and fallen short. I pray that you will find it in your heart To grant forgiveness to the ones at fault, And pray for even those who did you wrong. We are forgiven as we do forgive. In Jesus' holy name I pray, Amen. Copyright 1996 by William E. McGinnis May be distributed electronically. Thursday, February 29, 1996 - "Winter Storm" The icy wind is howling at your face. The snow has started sticking on the streets. You're walking down the sidewalk, heading home. Your day is over, and your work is done. I pray you have a warm and cozy house, With laughing children and a loving wife. I pray that you are greeted at the door With smiles and happy kisses from them all. I pray the smell of dinner pleases you, And after dinner, children on your knee. I pray your cup is filled up to the brim With overflowing blessings from our Lord. Copyright 1996 by William E. McGinnis May be distributed electronically. Wednesday, February 28, 1996 - "Casting Out" HOW TO USE THIS PRAYER: First, please read the prayer quickly, scanning it to see if you want this prayer said for you or not. If you do want it said for you, then come back and read it again, at the speed of a speaking voice. As you read, try to hear my voice actually saying this prayer for you. Perhaps you should first say your own prayer, something like this: "Lord, please hear this prayer for me. Amen." Then read my prayer. You may repeat this process whenever you want. NOTE: You should use this prayer only if you are prepared for evil spirits to be cast out from you, and for the Lord to be invited in, to stay. If evil spirits are cast out and the Lord is not in you, then the evil spirits may return, worse than before. "Casting Out" O Foul and Evil Spirits, hear my voice! Know ye that I am working for the Lord! You may no longer dwell within this house. The Lord is coming here, you cannot stay. His holy brightness blinds you with its light. His mighty hand will cast you far away. So now, be gone and never do return! I plead the blood of Jesus; now be gone! The holy blood of Jesus; now be gone! The fragrant breath of springtime fills the air. The house is empty of unwanted guests. O Lord, I pray that you will enter now. I pray that you will always dwell within. In Jesus' holy name I pray, Amen. Copyright 1996 by William E. McGinnis May be distributed electronically. Tuesday, February 27, 1996 - "Job Hunting" The interview is over, and you leave. Your resume was really pretty good. The interview went smoothly, so it seemed, You might be just exactly what they need. But other people also want the job, And other people interviewed today. They said they would decide this afternoon. * * * I thank the Lord that you have come this far; I pray the Lord that you will get the job. Copyright 1996 by William E. McGinnis Monday, February 26, 1996 - "Shuffling Down The Sidewalk" You shuffle down the sidewalk in a daze. Your life is going nowhere, you believe. You wonder, "Is this all there is to life?" You see no meaning, and you feel no joy. * * * I pray that someone leads you to the Lord; I pray that you accept Him as your king. For when you choose to follow as He leads, Your life is filled with meaning and with joy. You have a purpose now: to serve the Lord, The highest purpose Man can ever have. Copyright 1996 by William E. McGinnis May be distributed electronically. Sunday, February 25, 1996 - "Rhino Charging" Sometimes you need to quickly clear your mind And focus sharply on the need at hand. (The rhino has begun to make his charge, And you must quickly shoot him, or be killed!) When times like this occur, here is my prayer: I pray the Holy Spirit takes control And cancels any fear that you may feel. And then I pray the Lord will give to you The means that you require to save yourself. (You coolly raise your gun, then aim and fire!) In Jesus' name I pray these things for you. Copyright 1996 by William E. McGinnis Saturday, February 24, 1996 I pray the Lord will comfort you in sorrow, When sadness fills your heart with dull despair. When things you wanted most seem gone forever, I pray His golden presence gives you peace. When nothing in this world seems safe or certain, I pray you have the Lord and He has you. Copyright 1996 by William E. McGinnis Friday, February 23, 1996 To those who help the Lord when they are called, I pray a special blessing onto you: That He may speak to you more frequently And that you may more clearly hear His voice, A quiet voice that whispers through the din. Copyright 1996 by William E. McGinnis Thursday, February 22, 1996 - "Daybreak" Pushing out the moon and sweeping stars to flight; Driving off the evil spirits of the night; Rising in his splendor, as the skyline burns; Seizing back his kingdom, mighty Sun returns. I pray the Lord that He will give His light To you, so you may clearly see the way. Copyright 1996 by William E. McGinnis Wednesday, February 21, 1996 The fog is rolling in across the field, And just beyond the woods you hear her voice, Although you cannot see her through the mist. I pray the Lord will push aside the clouds And let His sunlight burn away the fog So you can safely join her at the stream. Copyright 1996 by William E. McGinnis Tuesday, February 20, 1996 When worries and distractions fill your mind; When sorrows and temptations never cease; I pray the Lord will lift His mighty hand And wipe away the troubles in your life. Copyright 1996 by William E. McGinnis MY PRAYER FOR YOU, THE READERS OF THIS PAGE Monday, February 19, 1996 The Lord is great, and greatly to be praised! He made the Earth and all that dwells within; He lifted up the sun and moon and stars, And all the galaxies that lie beyond. But never in His greatness did He make A piece of work more wonderful than Man. For in His holy image we are formed. I pray that you appreciate our God. Inspired by Psalm 48 Copyright 1996 by William E. McGinnis Prayer For Satan's Helper To someone who is blotting out the light, I'm sorry you have fallen in this trap! The Great Deceiver has you in his grasp! I pray he doesn't squeeze you till you burst. I pray the Lord that He will soothe your mind And give you peace, which now you do not have. Copyright 1996 by William E. McGinnis MY PRAYER FOR YOU, THE READERS OF THIS PAGE Saturday, February 17, 1996 You sit upon your tractor in the field. The morning sun has just begun to shine. Beyond you lies the land that you must plow. You start the engine and begin to work. I pray the Lord will keep you in His sight, And guide you down each furrow as you go. And when the day is over and you leave, I pray the Lord is pleased with what you did. Copyright 1996 by William E. McGinnis MY PRAYER FOR YOU, THE READERS OF THIS PAGE Friday, February 16, 1996 When all around you, troubles seem to grow Like ugly weeds intruding in your lawn, I pray the Lord will smite them with his rod And let your grass grow lush and green again. Copyright 1996 by William E. McGinnis MY PRAYER FOR YOU, THE READERS OF THIS PAGE Thursday, February 15, 1996 I hope your yesterday was filled with love. I hope a Valentine was sent to you, And maybe roses, from someone who cares. Our earthly love is wonderful and strong. But something greater now I pray for you: I pray that you will open up your heart And let the Savior fill you with His love. I pray His many blessings onto you, A hundred dozen roses for your soul! Copyright 1996 by William E. McGinnis MY PRAYER FOR YOU, THE READERS OF THIS PAGE Wednesday, February 14, 1996 - Valentine's Day Today is known throughout the world for love, The bond between a woman and a man. Our Father, in His wisdom, has ordained That two should join together, making one. And so I pray the Lord that you may find And have and hold and keep the love you need. Copyright 1996 by William E. McGinnis MY PRAYER FOR YOU, THE READERS OF THIS PAGE Tuesday, February 13, 1996 You are Mother, walking with your child Along the crowded highway, holding hands. A truck is heading toward you very close. I pray the Lord to keep you safe from harm. . Copyright 1996 by William E. McGinnis MY PRAYER FOR YOU, THE READERS OF THIS PAGE Monday, February 12, 1996 When raging heathen pound upon your door And trample all the flowers in your yard; When shouting and dissention fill your days, I pray the Lord that He will give you peace. . Copyright 1996 by William E. McGinnis MY PRAYER FOR YOU, THE READERS OF THIS PAGE Sunday, February 11, 1996 So now I come to say a prayer for you That all the dreams you hold within your heart May be fulfilled; And all your burdens quickly pass away. In Jesus' name I pray for you, Amen. Copyright 1996 by William E. McGinnis P. O. Box 2543, Alexandria, VA 22301 USA e-mail: bmcgin@adams.patriot.net http://www.patriot.net/users/bmcgin/prayer4you.html