Desperate for a Breakthrough

Father in heaven, I ask for Your forgiveness and cleansing. Make me white as snow. Wash me, and I will be clean. You do not delight in empty praises or the raising of my hands, or I would just do it to gain favour. But a broken and contrite heart, O God, You will not despise. Give me clean hands and a pure heart, and let not my soul be lifted to idols.

And Lord, I pray for my sheep, that they will not have to go through the mistakes made by previous generations, but that history will be made by their devotion to Your truth. I pray for an increase of self-control, for they are living in an age where feelings mean almost everything, and there is little will to embrace discipline. Many have so often looked at things that they ought to be sorry for and said that it was good, simply because they felt great. But I thank You that there are some who have already been set apart, as is evident by the fruits of their lives, and I pray for their influence to increase in their domains, and amongst the other sheep, so that iron will sharpen iron. Let none be condemned, but that all will humble themselves and turn from their wicked ways and seek Your face.

And I pray for those who are being reached by them, that their eyes will be opened to receive the light shining forth. May their hearts be softened to receive You, as You begin the work of salvation in them.

Lord Jesus, I am going through a very discouraging season, and I pray for snippets of good news to give me strength. I'm desperate for a breakthrough.

Thank You Lord, You are faithful. Always.
Amen.