The Lord needs the crowd's approval first

Come near to the Lord, ask humbly, and trust his willingness and power

Wait until you feel worthy before you pray

Stay distant and hope God notices without a request

Avoid naming the need and only talk in general terms

If you would like to receive Jesus, pray this with me: Lord Jesus, I come to you as I am, and I admit my sin and my need. I cannot make myself clean. I believe you died for my sins and rose again. I turn from my sin and confess you as Lord. Please cleanse me, receive me, and lead my life from this day forward. Amen.

Lord, Cleanse My Heart

Father, revive your Church with the humility to come near to the broken, the faith to ask boldly, and the mercy to trust your cleansing power. Save us from distance, pride, and fear, and make us a people who bring needy hearts to you. Awaken us to compassionate prayer and holy courage, in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Revive Your Church to Draw Near

Lord, for every place in me that feels stained, ashamed, or broken, I ask for your cleansing. You are able, and I trust your willingness to restore what I cannot restore myself. Wash me, renew me, and make me whole, in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Cleansing for the Unclean

God, I thank you that you do not turn away those who come humbly and honestly. Thank you for your power to cleanse and for your willingness to receive the needy. Teach me to live with gratitude for mercy I did not earn.

Thanks for Your Mercy

Begin by naming your need plainly before God. Ask with humility rather than pretending you are fine, and leave room for his will and timing while still trusting his power to help.

How to Pray When You Need Help

Pray for people who feel unclean, unwanted, or pushed aside: that they would find a way to come near the Lord, and that God would place compassionate believers around them. Ask for courage to welcome the overlooked instead of keeping distance.

For Those Who Feel Excluded

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Matthew 8 : 2 - Healing, Trust, Purity

And look, a leper  stepped forward and did homage to Him, saying, “Lord , if You are willing, You are able to make me clean.”

	Lambda	l — as in law
	Epsilon	e — as in met (short)
	Gamma	gh — guttural
	Omega	o — same as omicron
	Nu	n — as in new

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