Aug 04 2014
IOUS
John Piper in his book When I Don’t Desire God provides an acronym for how he prays over the Word in his fight for joy. Or in another context, Piper suggested this method for a person who was wanting to know how to invigorate his desire for the Word. The acronymn for prayer follows the words of the Psalmist.
I — Incline
Incline my heart to your testimonies, and not to selfish gain! [Psalm 119:36 ESV]
O – Open
Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law. [Psalm 119:18 ESV]
U – Unite
Teach me your way, O LORD, that I may walk in your truth; unite my heart to fear your name. [Psalm 86:11 ESV]
S – Satisfy
Satisfy us in the morning with your steadfast love, that we may rejoice and be glad all our days. [Psalm 90:14 ESV]
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