Thematic Bible: Brevity in prayer examples of brief prayers
Thematic Bible
Prayer » Brevity in prayer examples of brief prayers » Special pleas offered in
We acknowledge, O LORD, our wickedness, and the iniquity of our fathers: for we have sinned against you.
Now also when I am old and gray headed, O God, forsake me not; until I have showed your strength unto this generation, and your power to every one that is to come.
And he said, Oh let not the Lord be angry, and I will speak yet but this once: Suppose ten shall be found there. And he said, I will not destroy it for ten's sake.
I beseech you, O LORD, remember now how I have walked before you in truth and with a perfect heart, and have done that which is good in your sight. And Hezekiah wept bitterly.
O my God, incline your ear, and hear; open your eyes, and behold our desolations, and the city which is called by your name: for we do not present our supplications before you for our righteousness, but for your great mercies.
And Jacob said, O God of my father Abraham, and God of my father Isaac, the LORD who said unto me, Return unto your country, and to your kindred, and I will deal well with you:
And Moses said unto the LORD, Then the Egyptians shall hear it, (for you brought up this people in your might from among them;)
Prayer » Brevity in prayer examples of brief prayers » Brevity encouraged
But when you pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.
Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for you devour widows' houses, and for a pretense make long prayer: therefore you shall receive the greater condemnation.
Be not rash with your mouth, and let not your heart be hasty to utter anything before God: for God is in heaven, and you upon earth: therefore let your words be few.
Prayer » Brevity in prayer examples of brief prayers » Jabez
And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that you would bless me indeed, and enlarge my border, and that your hand might be with me, and that you would keep me from evil, that it may not grieve me! And God granted him that which he requested.
Prayer » Brevity in prayer examples of brief prayers » Elijah at carmel
And it came to pass at the time of the offering of the evening sacrifice, that Elijah the prophet came near, and said, LORD God of Abraham, Isaac, and of Israel, let it be known this day that you are God in Israel, and that I am your servant, and that I have done all these things at your word. Hear me, O LORD, hear me, that this people may know that you are the LORD God, and that you have turned their heart back again.
Prayer » Brevity in prayer examples of brief prayers » Hezekiah, when sick
Then Hezekiah turned his face toward the wall, and prayed unto the LORD, And said, Remember now, O LORD, I beseech you, how I have walked before you in truth and with a perfect heart, and have done that which is good in your sight. And Hezekiah wept bitterly.
Prayer » Brevity in prayer examples of brief prayers » Jesus on the cross
Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his clothing, and cast lots.
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Prayer » Brevity in prayer examples of brief prayers » The dying thief
And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when you come into your kingdom.
Prayer » Brevity in prayer examples of brief prayers » The publican
And the tax collector, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner.
Prayer » Brevity in prayer examples of brief prayers » Stephen
And he kneeled down, and cried with a loud voice, Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. And when he had said this, he fell asleep.