This is the first in a new series that I am starting called Prayer Gists. Prayer Gists are basically longer pieces of prayer over a scripture or topic, written in a shorter amount of time. They’re meant to be prayed as either a group or individually. They could also be used to start off a time of worship. My prayer gists aren’t meant to replace lengthy and well-thought-out prayers, but rather to supplement them.
Allowing our feet to be washed and accepting that service can be more difficult than being the washer. Let us overcome our hesitation tonight, and on this Holy Thursday, give those with whom we live the gift of love and service by washing each other’s feet and allowing ours to be washed..
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Prayer For My Feet
- What is the purpose of praying for my feet?
- Are there any specific prayers related to foot washing?
- Can foot washing prayers bring healing and restoration?
Praying for our feet holds a significant purpose in our spiritual journey. Our feet symbolize our walk with God, the paths we tread upon, and the foundation of our faith. By praying for our feet, we acknowledge the importance of staying rooted in Christ and seeking His guidance in every step we take.
There are several heartfelt prayers related to foot washing that individuals can incorporate into their spiritual practices. These prayers often seek cleansing, protection, and the strength to walk in righteousness. One such prayer is:
“Dear Lord, as I come before you today, I humbly ask for your cleansing and purifying touch upon my feet. Wash away any impurities and sins that hinder my relationship with you. Grant me the strength and courage to walk in your ways and to follow the path you have set before me. May my feet be guided by your light and be instruments of service and love. In your precious name, I pray, Amen.”
It is believed that foot washing prayers can lead to healing and restoration, not only physically but also emotionally and spiritually. As we surrender our feet to God in prayer, we invite His transformative power into our lives. The act of washing feet is a reminder that Jesus, in His humility, washed the feet of His disciples, demonstrating immense love and care for them. Through foot washing prayers, we seek to embody this same spirit and experience the restoration that comes from true humility and service.
Foot Washing Scripture
- What does the Bible say about foot washing?
- Which biblical characters engaged in foot washing?
- How can foot washing scriptures inspire us today?
The Bible speaks of foot washing in several instances, shedding light on the significance of this act. One such reference can be found in John 13:1-17, where Jesus washes the feet of His disciples. This powerful scene serves as a poignant example of humility, love, and the call to serve one another.
In this passage, Jesus washes the feet of His disciples before the Last Supper. He not only teaches His followers about the importance of servant leadership but also establishes foot washing as a sacramental act for believers to practice. Jesus states in John 13:14-15, “Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet. I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you.”
Foot washing is not only connected to Jesus but is also mentioned in the Old Testament. In Genesis 18:4, Abraham washes the feet of three visitors who turn out to be angels. This act of hospitality and reverence towards guests reflects the importance of caring for others and demonstrating genuine love.
Foot washing scriptures can inspire us today by reminding us of the humility and servant-heartedness that should characterize our lives. These passages encourage believers to serve others selflessly, to restore broken relationships, and to embrace the inner transformation that comes from surrendering to God’s will. Through foot washing, we are called to embody the love and compassion of Jesus Christ, making a significant impact on our families, communities, and the world at large.
Prayer For Foot Washing
Dear Lord,
We come before you now in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We thank you for the gift of your Son, who washed our feet and gave us a new commandment: that we should love one another as he has loved us.
We pray that you will help us to follow this teaching by washing one another’s feet in humility and love, so that we can become more like your Son every day. We ask this in his name, Amen.
Dear God,
Thank you for the gift of water. You made it from nothing, and it is the source of life. We are grateful that we are able to drink from this river.
We thank you for the gift of feet—that they can take us places and that they can be washed in this holy water.
Bless us with these gifts: the gift of water and the gift of feet. Amen.
Dear God,
I come to you with a humble heart and an open spirit. I know that I have been called to do great things in my life, but sometimes it can be hard to see what they are.
I pray that you will show me where I can make a difference in the world around me. I pray that you will give me the courage and strength to follow your path for me, even when it is not easy or convenient.
I ask for this blessing today: ____.
Foot Washing Prayer Points
Dear God,
Thank you for the gift of water. Water is an essential part of life, and we are grateful that you have provided us with it so that we may continue to live.
We pray today for those who are without clean water and ask that you provide them with access to clean drinking water. Help them to be able to keep their families safe from disease by providing them with this basic human necessity.
In Jesus’ name, amen.
Lord,
I come before You today to ask for Your help in my life. I know that I am not perfect and do not deserve Your love and grace, but You have been merciful towards me. I pray that You will continue to guide me as I continue my journey through life.
My Lord, please help me to become a better person each day. Please give me the strength and courage to do the right thing in all of my actions. Help me to be honest and truthful with others so that they may trust me as well. Give me wisdom when making decisions so that I may always choose wisely and not fall into temptation or sin. My Lord, please also help me to stay on track with my daily responsibilities so that nothing gets left undone or forgotten about during the day.
Thank you for all of your blessings upon this family and especially upon myself! May we always remember how much You love us! In Jesus’ name, we pray! Amen
Spiritual Significance Of Feet Washing
Jesus Christ set us an example
We have the direct statements of Christ, as our Lord and Teacher, that this is what He wanted His disciples to practice: “If then I, the Lord and the Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet. For I have given you an example, that you should do as I have done to you” (John 13:14–15). He is our Teacher. Will we allow Him to instruct us?
Jesus instituted this ordinance for His disciples to illustrate His willingness to unconditionally serve and love us. He commands that we humble ourselves and follow His example. Beyond that, we should want to follow His example because we love Him and desire to be like Him. Otherwise, we risk going through the motions just because we are told to do it.
Humility and service are required
Peter exclaimed, “You shall never wash my feet!” (John 13:8). Christ’s answer was that if Peter didn’t submit to the ordinance, he would have no part in Christ. When we wash someone’s feet, we take on the position of the lowest of servants. To do it properly requires humility—the setting aside of all pride. Jesus Christ humbled Himself when He came down to this earth as a mortal man, but He further humbled Himself when He took on the duties of a foot-washing servant. That is what Peter was responding to when Jesus tried to wash his feet. In that respect, foot washing takes humility from both the one who washes and the one who is washed.
Jesus Christ said, “If I do not wash you, you have no part with Me”—you can’t have a relationship with Me. With Jesus Christ’s explanation, we understand that the act helps to build a relationship with the individual whose feet we are washing.
Paul illustrates the humility of Christ by showing He gave up His divinity to become a man (Philippians 2:5-8). In that humble state, He instructed His disciples to likewise “wash one another’s feet.”
To be Christ’s servants, we must be spiritually clean
Although the primary lessons are humility, love and service, there is another lesson we can learn about being clean spiritually and being an influence on others, which helps them to be spiritually clean.
When Christ told Peter that, unless Peter submitted to the foot washing, he would have no part in Christ, Peter responded, “‘Lord, not my feet only, but also my hands and my head!’ Jesus said to him, ‘He who is bathed needs only to wash his feet, but is completely clean; and you are clean’” (John 13:9-10).
Christ’s words that “He who is bathed needs only to wash his feet” have led some to think of the following analogy: Christ’s followers are cleansed at baptism, and we are further cleansed each time we confess our sins and ask for forgiveness. But as we go through the daily “walk” of life, some of the worldly influences rub off on us, like dust getting on the feet of someone walking. If that is a valid analogy, then the Passover footwashing becomes an annual reminder of our continual need to be washed from the sinful influences of the world.
Washing another person’s feet also reminds us that we are involved in helping others to be spiritually clean. The book of Hebrews exhorts baptized members who have been “washed with water” to consider others, exhorting them in fellowship (Hebrews 10:22–25).
The book of Hebrews, in contrast to the Old Testament sacrificial system, says Christ’s sacrifice cleanses our conscience from dead works so we may serve the living God (Hebrews 9:14). The apostle John wrote that on confession of sin we receive forgiveness and cleansing from unrighteousness (1 John 1:9). In our annual self-reflection, it helps to consider the cleansing we need through Christ’s sacrifice, the cleansing that we have received, and the cleansing we help others to seek. Our annual foot washing ceremony helps reinforce these lessons.