Thematic Bible: Brevity in prayer examples of brief prayers
Thematic Bible
Prayer » Brevity in prayer examples of brief prayers » Special pleas offered in
the guilt of our fathers;
indeed, we have sinned against You.
God, do not abandon me.
Then I will
to another generation,
Your strength to all who are to come.
Then he said, “Let the Lord not be angry, and I will speak one more time. Suppose 10 are found there?”
He answered, “I will not destroy it on account of 10.”
He answered, “I will not destroy it on account of 10.”
“Please Lord, remember how I have walked before You faithfully and wholeheartedly and have done what pleases You.” And Hezekiah wept bitterly.
Listen, my God, and hear. Open Your eyes and see our desolations and the city called by Your name. For we are not presenting our petitions before You based on our righteous acts, but based on Your abundant compassion.
Then Jacob said, “God of my father Abraham and God of my father Isaac, the Lord who said to me, ‘Go back to your land and to your family, and I will cause you to prosper,’
But Moses replied to the Lord, “The Egyptians will hear about it, for by Your strength You brought up this people from them.
Prayer » Brevity in prayer examples of brief prayers » Brevity encouraged
Prayer » Brevity in prayer examples of brief prayers » Jabez
Jabez called out to the God of Israel: “If only You would bless me, extend my border, let Your hand be with me, and keep me from harm, so that I will not cause any pain.” And God granted his request.
Prayer » Brevity in prayer examples of brief prayers » Elijah at carmel
At the time for offering the [evening] sacrifice, Elijah the prophet approached [the altar] and said, "Lord God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, today let it be known that You are God in Israel and I am Your servant, and that at Your word I have done all these things. Answer me, Lord! Answer me so that this people will know that You, Yahweh, are God and that You have turned their hearts back."
Prayer » Brevity in prayer examples of brief prayers » Hezekiah, when sick
Then Hezekiah turned his face to the wall and prayed to the Lord. He said, "Please, Lord, remember how I have walked before You faithfully and wholeheartedly, and have done what is good in Your sight." And Hezekiah wept bitterly.
Prayer » Brevity in prayer examples of brief prayers » Jesus on the cross
[Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, because they do not know what they are doing.” ] And they divided His clothes and cast lots.
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Prayer » Brevity in prayer examples of brief prayers » The dying thief
Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when You come into Your kingdom!”
Prayer » Brevity in prayer examples of brief prayers » The publican
Prayer » Brevity in prayer examples of brief prayers » Stephen
Then he knelt down and cried out with a loud voice, “Lord, do not charge them with this sin!” And saying this, he fell asleep.