“Survival Prayer”.

I have always been a fan of crafted prayers, most likely due to my predilection toward knowing what to say before I speak. This particular process begun after an assignment from class (specifically: “Revival History” at WMSSM). The assignment was to choose a classmate and pray for them daily over the break between semesters. This assignment coupled with my recent growing interest in Bushcrafting / Survival gave way to this crafted prayer. I developed this prayer based upon the updated “Ten Essentials” list published originally in the 1930’s by a Seattle based outdoor recreation group called “The Mountaineers”. The list is as follows:

Navigation
Sun Protection
Insulation
Illumination
First Aid
Fire
Repair Kit / Tools
Nutrition
Hydration
Emergency Shelter

I used certain sections from the list as a point of daily prayer for my classmate. While these prayers individually are quite short, the totality I think makes for something anyone would welcome to have spoken over them. (Note: crafted prayers are NOT formulas, I like to think of them as guides in keeping a prayer focused upon a specific topic; with that said should you chose to use this prayer be free to modify it as the Holy Spirit may direct. Also know that this was originally written for one of my male classmates and is worded as such, but is not necessarily gender specific).

“The survival prayer”.

“Navigation – Word & Spirit”.
Father I pray that you guide __ by your word. Make your word known and bring it to the forefront of his mind. Lord guide him by your spirit, let it be the compass that he uses to navigate life. Let your Spirit guide him to the proper application of your word for every situation and circumstance he will face today.

“Insulation – Protection”.
Lord I ask that you would insulate __ from the snares and traps of this age. Father insulate him by your Spirit, giving him spiritual protection from the elements that would bring him to ruin. Allow him to be warmed by your presence, to feel your love wrapped around him like a warm coat in winters storm.

“Illumination – Light”.
Father I would ask that you make __ a beacon of hope; in that you’re light shines through him. I declare that __ is a light in the darkness, that his character is a reflection of Christ. I declare that those who see your light shining through him may find safety as they run to you. May __ be a light on the path of life as you live and move within him.

“First Aid – Healing”.
Heavenly Father I would ask that you be a healer to __ today. If his heart is broken, bind it up. If his spirit is wounded pour in the oil of gladness. Lord, come to his aid in whatever capacity he may be in need of. For you alone are healer so Lord be his healer today.

“Fire- Passion”.
Holy Spirit blow upon the coals of __‘s heart. Increase the heat, the very passion for You within his spirit. Let his life so burn brightly for you causing him to be light and warmth to those that would seek the way of salvation. Lord use __ mightily for your good and for your glory. Let the fires of revival burn within him causing all that he does to point to you.

“Nutrition – Word”.
Father grant __ a spirit of discernment. Allow him to understand your word, to be fed by your doctrines and precepts. I thank you father that your word sustains him as he walks out his assignment in this world. Lord I declare that __’s words will be sustenance to all who would hear, for it is your words that he speaks and it is your wisdom that operates within him. As your words are nourishment to __ so let his words be nourishment and life to others.

“Hydration – Living water”.
Lord, refresh __’s spirit with living water; for he dwells in a dry and thirsty land, a land where people crave water but refuse to drink. Lord, fill him with your life giving word that he may be a cupbearer to the nations, a fountain of life to kings and rulers. Holy Spirit flow through __ and by his service let the peoples thirst be satisfied.

“Emergency Shelter – Under The Spirits wings”.
Lord Jesus, keep __ under your protection today. Place a double hedge of protection around his heart. Holy Spirit place __ beneath your wings. Let your shelter be his dwelling place. Keep him near you in your warmth and light. Shield him from the elements of a fallen world. Holy Spirit, brood over him as he moves in the plans and purposes of the Father.



In Jesus name I pray.
Amen.

Luther.