by Doug Eldon

In humble submission to God’s sovereign lordship
     We ask His forgiveness, confessing our sins
Repentance, obedience to all that He shows us
     Salvation and life with Him, through prayer, begins

God loves us and asks us to honestly seek Him
     Above all, to love Him—His greatest command
To live for His glory, on earth to represent Him
     Communicate with Him through prayer as He planned

We honor, acknowledge, revere God as Master
     We thank Him for blessings; His goodness we know
We worship and praise Him—prayers of adoration
     In spirit and in truth not just form or show

Through prayer we’re united with God, Who’s in heaven
     The power and privilege of doing His will
We draw down His blessings, in prayer persevering
     In faith and assurance our prayers He’ll fulfill

God purposed that we pray: He wants our involvement
     Accomplishing through prayer what He wants to do
His Kingdom established on earth as in Heaven
     Our fellowship with Him through prayer becomes true

We pray to our Father because we’re His children
     We pray in the Name of Christ Jesus His Son
Authority given with His Holy Spirit
     Our victory over sin and the devil is won

In prayer we inquire for God’s wisdom and guidance
     Direction, correction, provision, and care
Petitions for self, for others intercessions
     Protection, help, and blessing we ask for in prayer

Through prayer we are transformed: our sanctification
     In quiet times with God, we seek Him alone
With others, agreement in joined supplication
     In groups or congregations we make requests known