| Introduction, 9
How This Book Came to Be, 9
How This Book Could Be Used, 10
Who the Book Is Written For, 11
How the Book
Is Organized, 12
Notes on the Text, 13
Section 1--The Joy of Worship
Praise, 22
Invitations to Praise, 22
Expressions of Praise, 24
Hosannas, 25
Declarations of God's Greatness, 26
Declarations of God's Love for All People, 27
Recognitions of the Good Outside Our Own Faith Community, 29
Prayer and Supplication, 31
Christ's Intercessory Prayer Before the Father, 31
Prayers for Forgiveness and Mercy, 32
Prayers for Grace, 33
Prayers for Strength, 35
Prayers for Assistance In Carrying Out God's Work, 36
Especially for the Parents of Missionaries, 37
Prayers for Comfort, 37
A Prayer for Faith, 38
A Prayer for Love, 38
A Prayer for Healing, 38
A Prayer for Dedicating a Home, 39
Thanksgiving and Blessing, 40
Thanksgiving for the
Atonement, 40
Thanksgiving for Answered Prayers, 41
Thanksgiving for Success in God's Work, 42
Thanksgiving for Divine Protection, 43
Benedictions, 45
Especially for a Time of Death, 46
Especially for Missionaries, 47
Especially for National Observances, 47
Section 2--The Joy of the Spirit
Assurances and Promises, 54
Assurances of God's Unconditional Love, 54
Assurances of God's Compassion and Mercy, 55
Assurances of God's Forgiveness, 57
Assurances of God's Acceptance, 58
Assurances of God's Grace, 60
Assurances of God's Support, 63
Assurances of God's Protection, 64
Assurances of Divine Guidance, 65
Promises of Divine Inspiration, 67
Promises of Divine Power, 69
Promises of Success in God's Work, 69
Consolation and Comfort, 71
Consolation for Those Who Feel Unsuccessful, 71
-Especially for Missionaries, 72
-Especially for Parents, 73
Consolation for Those Who Feel
Discouraged, 73
-Especially for Missionaries, 74
Consolation for Those Who Feel Abandoned, 75
Consolation for Those Who Grieve, 76
Comfort for Those Who Are Afraid, 78
Comfort for Those Who Worry, 79
-For Times of Conflict, 80
Testimony and Trust, 81
Testimonies that God Hears Our Prayers, 81
Testimonies that God Is Always Near, 82
Testimonies that God Comforts Us, 83
Testimonies that God Shares Our Sorrows, 84
Testimonies that We Need Not Fear, 84
Expressions of Trust in God's Will, 85
-For Those Facing the Possibility of Death, 86
Expresiions of Trust Despite Uncertainty, 87
Reflections on Desire, 88
Reflections for Perfectionists, 89
Reflections for Those Called To Serve, 92
Reflections for Those Who Feel Overwhelmed, 93
Reflections for Those Who Feel Weary, 94
Reflections for Those Who Feel Uncertain, 95
Reflections for Those Who Feel Rejected or Humiliated, 97
Reflections for Those Who Feel Anxious About Speaking or Testifying, 99
Part 3--The Joy of Service
Calls to Serve Our Fellow Beings, 106
Calls to Action, 106
Calls to Service, 107
Calls to Consecration, 109
Calls to Stewardship, 110
Calls for Unity, 111
Calls for Peace, 113
Calls for Equality and Justice, 114
Calls to Aid the Poor, 117
Calls to Reject Materialism, 119
Calls to Prevent the Earth's Destruction, 122
Promises of a Better World, 123
Promises of Unity Among the World's Peoples, 123
Promises of Peace, 124
Promises of Aid for the Poor, 126
Promises of Justice, 127
Promises of Deliverance, 129
Promises of Renewal for the Earth, 130
The Cause of Zion, 132
Prayers for Peace, Justice, and the Needy, 132
Examples of Service, 133
Examples of Zion, 135
Promises to Those Who Labor for the Cause of Zion, 135
About the Author, 139
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