Let incense arise

 Amen. "Let incense arise" is a powerful, poetic prayer that reaches back to the very heart of biblical worship. It is an echo of King David's cry and a reflection of the worship in heaven.

"Let my prayer be set before You as incense, The lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice."

— Psalm 141:2 (NKJV)

"...and the golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints."

— Revelation 5:8 (NKJV)

When we pray, "Let incense arise," we are asking that our prayers, our worship, and our very lives would be a sweet and pleasing aroma to God, rising steadily and faithfully to His throne.

A Prayer for Our Incense to Arise

Heavenly Father,

You are the Holy One, enthroned in the praises of Your people. We come before You now, asking that our worship would be a fragrant offering, pleasing to You.

Let our incense arise.

· From the quiet moments of whispered gratitude, let a sweet scent arise.

· From the desperate cries of a burdened heart, let a honest scent arise.

· From the joyful shouts of a rescued soul, let a triumphant scent arise.

· From the silent perseverance in trial, let a faithful scent arise.

· From the lifting of holy hands in surrender, let a surrendered scent arise.

We add our prayers to the golden bowls in heaven. We join the eternal chorus around Your throne.

Holy Spirit, be the fire on the altar of our hearts. Kindle our prayer life. Fan the flames of our devotion. May the incense of our lives burn continually, never going out.

We offer this not for our own glory, but for Yours alone. Receive our worship, O Lord.

In the name of Jesus Christ, our great High Priest, who makes our prayers acceptable, Amen.

A Blessing for Your Worship

May your life today be a constant altar from which the incense of prayer and praise rises to God. May your every thought, word, and deed be an offering lifted to Him. And may you be assured that your prayers are heard, collected, and cherished by the One who delights in your love.

Let it arise.