Bob Perry Prayer

Hello, dear friend! Welcome to the Awakening of the Heart Advent Retreat.  Today, we gather with the global community of believers as we prepare our hearts for worship, approaching the birth of Christ with thanksgiving and praise.  Let us pray: Lord of Lords, King of Kings, we approach the final days before Christmas with hearts overflowing in worship as encouraged by Psalm 100:2, where...

Dear Beloved in Christ, This Christmas week, let us reflect on Mary's remarkable faith. Picture her—a young teenager, visited by an angel, told she would give birth to the Messiah. In nature, it seemed impossible. She could have let fear or doubt take hold, but instead she asked, “How can this be?” The angel replied, “The Spirit of God will come on you.” Despite uncertainty, Mary humbly responded,...

Hello, dear friend! Welcome to the Awakening of the Heart Advent Retreat.  Today, we gather in the warmth of the global community and the light of Christ, turning our hearts toward the profound mystery of the Incarnation.  As we engage in prayerful reflection, we embark on a journey toward a deeper understanding of our faith.  Let us pray: God of Heaven and Earth, we marvel at the w...

Hello, my dear friend! I am so thrilled to welcome you to the Awakening of the Heart Advent Retreat! As we come together in joyful anticipation of Jesus' arrival, let’s take a moment to reflect on our calling to be Christ’s light in this world.  By leaning on His heart, we’ll gain His divine perspective and understand the thoughts, words, and feelings that He has for us.  Let us pray, He...

Hello Friend. Awakening of the Heart Advent Retreat. Our theme in prayer today is expressing God’s love through our faith and actions that heal and strengthen community bonds. Let us pray, Heavenly Father, on this twentieth day of Advent, we come before you with hearts dedicated to showing love to others.  Your Word in 1 John 4:19 reminds us that we love because you first loved us.  As w...

Hello Friend. Awakening of the Heart Advent Retreat. Our passion is to embrace the joy as we wait upon Christ's birth, gaining a renewed sense of excitement for the season of Immanuel, God being with us. Let us pray, Jesus, we come before you with hearts brimming with joyful anticipation. Your Word in Psalm 30:5 reminds us that joy comes in the morning, and as we await the celebration of Christ’s...

Hello Friend. Awakening of the Heart Advent Retreat. Our prayer focus is on God the Father’s comfort in trials, providing an opportunity to grow and be strengthened in our faith and relationships. Let us pray, Jesus. On this eighteenth day of Advent, we come to you seeking healing, revelation, and understanding in the midst of our trials.  Your Word in 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 reminds us that you...

Hello Friend. Awakening of the Heart Advent Retreat. Our heartbeat prayer today is a request for the Spirit to help us make more space for Jesus in our lives, thoughts, and plans.  Let us pray, Gracious Lord, on this seventeenth day of Advent, we come before you with a sincere desire to prepare room in our hearts for Christ.  As recorded in Luke 2:7, there was no room for Jesus in the in...

Hello Friend. Awakening of the Heart Advent Retreat. Our focus today in prayer is reflecting on the ultimate gift in Jesus, yielding our hearts to a lifestyle of gratefulness and renewed hope.  Let us pray, Abba Papa God, on this sixteenth day of Advent, we gather in awe and gratitude to contemplate the incredible gift of Christmas—Your Son, Jesus.  As we reflect on John 3:16, we are rem...

Heavenly Father, as we pray for the workplace, we rejoice in you, for our joy is in the Lord, and that surpasses every circumstance.  Thank you for the gift of your Son, Jesus Christ, who came to forgive our sins—past, present, and future. We declare that we are new creations in Him, covered by His precious blood and rich grace.  As we work through any dreary, tiresome days, may your joy...

Hello Friend. Awakening of the Heart Advent Retreat. Our theme in prayer on day fifteen is trusting God’s plan in difficult times, being assured that God’s purposes will be fulfilled, no matter the suffering, the loss, or the disappointment.  Let us pray, Gracious Father, on this beautiful day, the day you have made, we come to you with hearts filled with gratitude as we reflect on your promi...

Hello Friend. Awakening of the Heart Advent Retreat. Our focus on day fourteen is holy discontent, persistently pursuing Jesus through prayer for the breakthroughs. Let us pray, Jesus we come before you with hearts open to the call of holy discontent, the cry for the more of God.   You gave us a parable in the gospel of Luke that encourages us to pray and never give up, reminding us that...

Hello Friend. Awakening of the Heart Advent Retreat. We are exploring the theme of deepening our friendship with God through the practice of daily conversation, aiming to provide greater moments of connection that will transform our spiritual journey.  Let us pray, Gracious Lord, we seek to deepen our prayer life, transforming it from a one-sided monologue into a vibrant dialogue with you.&nb...

Hello Friend. Awakening of the Heart Advent Retreat. Our focus on day eleven is surrendering our desires to God’s plans, discovering peace in yielding to the Lord.  Let us pray, Abba Father, we come to you with hearts longing to align ourselves with your divine will.  Your Word in Matthew 6:10 calls us to pray for your kingdom to come and Your will to be done on earth as it is in heaven....

Hello Friend. Awakening of the Heart Advent Retreat. Our focus on day eleven is surrendering our desires to God’s plans, discovering peace in yielding to the Lord.  Let us pray, Abba Father, we come to you with hearts longing to align ourselves with your divine will.  Your Word in Matthew 6:10 calls us to pray for your kingdom to come and Your will to be done on earth as it is in heaven....

Hello Friend. Awakening of the Heart Advent Retreat. Our focus on day ten is on asking for God-super-sized dreams, with the rewards of heaven found in hope placed in God’s ability to do beyond what we ask, think, or even imagine. Let us pray, Generous, Gracious, Giving, Papa God, we come before you with hearts open to the vast possibilities that lie within your heart and hands.  Your Word in...

Hello Friend. Awakening of the Heart Advent Retreat. Our focus on day eight is acknowledging God’s constant presence, with a reward of assurance that he is with us in every part of our daily life. Let us pray, Papa God, we gather with praise and prayer, with hearts full of gratitude as we celebrate the beautiful truth that you are Immanuel—God is with us.  In Matthew 1:23, the evangelist and...

Jesus, we desire to be more like you as we pray for the workplace. We come before you today, asking for your incredible favor to be at work in our lives.  May we embody your essence, as the Gospel of Luke beautifully captures—you grew in wisdom and stature and found favor with both God and man.  Jesus, we humbly seek that same favor to permeate our lives.  Lord, as Psalm 5:12 states...

Hello Friend. Awakening of the Heart Advent Retreat. Our theme on day nine is that bold prayers honor God, and God honors bold prayers.  Let us pray. Jesus, the Son of God and the Son of Man, we come before you as you exemplified a secure heart rooted in the goodness of Father God. Help us to seek his will boldly and to lift our prayers with confidence, as encouraged in Philippians 4:6-7...

Hello Friend. Awakening of the Heart Advent Retreat. Our focus on day seven is life found in seeking Christ's presence, with a prayer theme that leads to an overflowing joy in our hearts.  Let us pray, Dear Heavenly Father, we pause to ponder the profound joy that comes from your presence through your death, burial, and resurrection.  The first sermon in the book of Acts, as well as thro...

Hello Friend. Awakening of the Heart Advent Retreat. Our focus on day six is embracing God’s mercy in our lives and for others through Christ's presence, with a prayer theme that leads to freedom from guilt and shame. Let us pray, Gracious Father, we come before you in awe of the magnificent power of your mercy.  Your Word in James 2:13 reminds us that mercy triumphs over judgment, and today...

Hello Friend. Awakening of the Heart Advent Retreat. Our theme on day five is praying for softened hearts, with a reward of connection and empathy with others.  Let us pray, Gracious Savior and Lord, we come before you with a heartfelt desire for open hearts.  Your promise in Ezekiel 36:26 inspires us, reminding us that you can replace our hearts of stone with hearts of flesh, filled wit...

Hello Friend. Awakening of the Heart Advent Retreat. Our theme on day 4 is lifting our families to God, with the reward being restoration of relationships.  Let us pray, Heavenly Father, we lift our families to you, recognizing the deep need for healing and reconciliation.  Your promise in Jeremiah 30:17 assures us that you will bring healing to our wounds and restore what is broken.&nbs...

Hello Friend. Awakening of the Heart Advent Retreat. Our theme on day 3 is recognizing God as our refuge and strength, with the reward of finding peace amid turmoil. Let us pray, Gracious Father, we pause to acknowledge that our Mighty God is with us, even in the chaos that often surrounds us.  In the whirlwind of responsibilities, demands, and uncertainty, we turn to you, our refuge and stre...

Hello Friend. Awakening of the Heart Advent Retreat. Our theme on day two is inviting intimacy and affection with God. Our reward is a more profound friendship with the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.  Let’s pray, Heavenly Father, on this second day of Advent, we come before you with hearts yearning for closeness with the God of all mystery.  Your Word in James 4:8 assures us that when we...