An ancient prayer from Ambrose for guidance, light, faith.
Merciful Lord, the Comforter and Teacher of Thy faithful people, increase in Thy Church the desires which Thou hast given, and confirm the hearts of those who hope in Thee by enabling them to understand the depth of Thy promises, that all Thine adopted sons may even now behold, with the eyes of faith, and patiently wait for, the light which as yet Thou dost not openly manifest; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
This prayer is for guidance, light, faith. It gives the request old words: fewer tricks, more flame.
Lord, hear this ancient prayer for guidance, light, faith. Give mercy, strength, and a heart made faithful before Thee. Amen.
This prayer comes from the ancient church’s habit of asking directly: for mercy, for holiness, for protection, for light. It does not perform spirituality. It reaches for God.
Use it as written, or let it become a frame for the person and need in front of you.
Lord, hear this prayer in me: guidance, light, faith.
Lord, remember [Name]. Give them guidance, light, faith.
Lord, grant us together guidance, light, faith, and keep us faithful before Thee.
It is for guidance, light, faith.
It appears in Prayers of the Early Church, edited by J. Manning Potts, available through Project Gutenberg.
Yes. Change the pronouns or add a name, while keeping the heart of the prayer intact.