An ancient prayer from Chrysostom for guidance, light, grace.
Almighty God, who hast given us grace at this time to make our common supplications unto Thee; and dost promise that when two or three are gathered together in Thy name Thou wilt grant their requests: fulfill now, O Lord, the desires and petitions of Thy servants, as may be most expedient for them, granting us in this world knowledge of Thy truth, and in the world to come, life everlasting.
Amen.
This prayer is for guidance, light, grace. It gives the request old words: fewer tricks, more flame.
Lord, hear this ancient prayer for guidance, light, grace. 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, grace.
Lord, remember [Name]. Give them guidance, light, grace.
Lord, grant us together guidance, light, grace, and keep us faithful before Thee.
It is for guidance, light, grace.
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.