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LensLines™ — Prayer

756 illustrations

All (1,000)⛪ LensLines™ (428)🎯 Application Points (310)🙏 Devotionals (102)🏛️ Historical Examples (73)⛪ Tradition Perspectives (35)🕊️ Prayers (25)🧘 spiritual discipline (11)📖 Stories & Illustrations (10)💭 Theological Reflections (3)

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Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19 — Lutheran (pastoral)

Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19 Timothy 6:6-19 offers rest: you are loved before you are improved—today, not someday.

Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19LutheranDivine ShepherdRestoration

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Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19 — Dispensational (edgy)

Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19 Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18 feels intense, good; Scripture intends to wake a drowsy Church—today, not someday.

Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19DispensationalThankfulnessDeliverance

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John 14:8-17 — Lutheran (pastoral)

In John 14:8-17, God meets sinners with a promise strong enough to carry shame away.

John 14:8-17LutheranRevelation of GodHoly Spirit

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Nehemiah 4 — Progressive/Social Justice (classic)

Nehemiah 4: Through the margins, it demands a faith that repairs harm and includes the excluded.

Nehemiah 4Progressive/Social JusticePerseveranceOpposition

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1 Timothy 2:1-7 — Eastern Orthodox (edgy)

If 1 Timothy 2:1-7 feels foreign, it may be because we’ve reduced faith to information.

1 Timothy 2:1-7Eastern OrthodoxPrayerIntercession

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1 Timothy 2:1-7 — Pentecostal (classic)

In 1 Timothy 2:1-7, the Spirit turns ordinary people into bold messengers of Jesus—today, not someday.

1 Timothy 2:1-7PentecostalPrayerIntercession

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1 Timothy 2:1-7 — Lutheran (pastoral)

1 Timothy 2:1-7 offers rest: you are loved before you are improved—today, not someday.

1 Timothy 2:1-7LutheranPrayerIntercession

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Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19 — Progressive/Social Justice (pastoral)

Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19 Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16, compassion isn’t optional—it’s the shape of faithful discipleship—today, not someday.

Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19Progressive/Social JusticeDivine ShepherdRestoration

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Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19 — Pentecostal (pastoral)

Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19 Psalm 85, the Spirit comforts, heals, and guides with real help for real people.

Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19PentecostalThankfulnessDeliverance

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Nehemiah 4 — Progressive/Social Justice (edgy)

Nehemiah 4: Through the margins, it doesn’t flatter us—demands a faith that repairs harm and includes the excluded.

Nehemiah 4Progressive/Social JusticePerseveranceOpposition

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Psalm 65 — Arminian/Wesleyan (edgy)

If Psalm 65 feels demanding, remember: love is demanding because it is real—today, not someday.

Psalm 65Arminian/WesleyanCreation PraiseGod's Provision

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Luke 11:1-13 — Missional (pastoral)

Luke 11:1-13 invites us to join what God is already doing in our streets and homes.

Luke 11:1-13MissionalPrayerPersistence

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Psalm 65 — Baptist (classic)

In Psalm 65, the Word confronts the individual and forms a covenant people by conviction.

Psalm 65BaptistCreation PraiseGod's Provision

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Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19 — Anglican (pastoral)

Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19 Psalm 71:1-6, God meets us through word and sacrament with steady, sustaining mercy—today, not someday.

Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19AnglicanThankfulnessDeliverance

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Nehemiah 4 — Eastern Orthodox (classic)

Nehemiah 4: On the path of theosis, it invites healing communion with God and a transfigured life.

Nehemiah 4Eastern OrthodoxPerseveranceOpposition

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Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19 — Black Church (edgy)

Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19 Luke 11:1-13 makes you uncomfortable, good; the gospel never made peace with Pharaoh—today, not someday.

Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19Black ChurchDivine ShepherdRestoration

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Colossians 1:1-14 — Roman Catholic (edgy)

If Colossians 1:1-14 confronts you, it’s grace—God refuses to leave you shallow—today, not someday.

Colossians 1:1-14Roman CatholicThanksgivingPrayer

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John 14:8-17 — Traditional (edgy)

If John 14:8-17 feels “too strong,” it’s because Scripture refuses to negotiate with sin—today, not someday.

John 14:8-17TraditionalRevelation of GodHoly Spirit

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1 Timothy 2:1-7 — Traditional (classic)

In 1 Timothy 2:1-7, orthodoxy becomes obedience—truth received becomes truth lived—today, not someday.

1 Timothy 2:1-7TraditionalPrayerIntercession

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Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19 — Anabaptist (edgy)

Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19 Psalm 66:1-12 feels unrealistic, it may be because we’ve normalized what Christ calls sin.

Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19AnabaptistDivine ShepherdRestoration

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Matthew 5–7 — Lutheran (classic)

Matthew 5–7: As Law and Gospel, it exposes our need and comforts us with Christ’s gift.

Matthew 5–7LutheranKingdom EthicsDiscipleship

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Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19 — Universal (edgy)

Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19 Psalm 65 irritates you, it may be because God is touching the idol you protect.

Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19UniversalDivine ShepherdRestoration

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John 14:8-17 — Arminian/Wesleyan (classic)

In John 14:8-17, salvation is not mere pardon; it is holiness, perfected in love—today, not someday.

John 14:8-17Arminian/WesleyanRevelation of GodHoly Spirit

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Luke 18:9-14 — Anglican (classic)

Luke 18:9-14 invites ordered love—right worship that spills into right living—today, not someday.

Luke 18:9-14AnglicanHumilitySelf-Righteousness

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