Holy Spirit, guide my steps as I go through my days. May I recognize the value of the hours I have left. May I concentrate on the important things, and put aside the trivial. Be glorified in the outcome. I ask in the name and authority of Jesus, according to the good and perfect will … Read more
Father God, there is no one like you who hears our prayers and answers. Though Paul would probably have preferred not to be imprisoned for declaring Christ, you answered his request to open a door for the gospel he taught. Thank you for that, Father. Thank you for answering my prayers, even if the answer … Read more
Almighty God, you are El Roi, the God who sees me. You know the good and the bad of my story. You forgive my mess-ups and you require that I forgive those who would harm me. It was a great burden lifted from me to know that your recompense is sure and your justice is … Read more
Holy God, never let me diminish or ignore the purpose for which I am here. I lift my prayer in humility and reverence for who you are. I ask in the precious name and powerful authority of Jesus, according to your good and perfect will. Amen. “Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the … Read more
Father God, thank you for this Spirit-breathed admonishment from Paul to families. You place a godly order to the operative structure of a family. Forgive me, Father, for I failed you here; but I learned that the family cogs don’t mesh if all parties don’t hold to their proper responsibility. I learned a wife who … Read more
Father God, thank you for loving me. You are El Roi, the God who sees me. Let the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be acceptable to you. Let my deeds honor the name of Jesus. Let my desires be according to your will in the name and authority of Jesus. … Read more
Open my heart, soul and voice to sing your praises, Lord. Let me raise a joyful noise to please your hearing. Help me to hear the song you sing over me. Allow the lyrics and melody to bolster my faith and increase my love for you that translates into love for those around me. Keep … Read more
Holy Spirit, direct my ways in love as I move through the rhythms of my days. Let all my arbitration be done in the aspect of love, with the outcome of love. Above all, grant me the peace of harmony through the love in my heart for my family, my brothers and sisters in Christ, … Read more
Almighty and Infinite Father, you are everlasting and faithful. There is no one like you who goes out for the salvation of your beloved. Thank you for calling me by name that I am holy and beloved in your eyes. Let your Holy Spirit guide me in having a compassionate heart filled with kindness, humility, … Read more
Father God, I am growing to appreciate the intricacies of word usage by the writers of Scripture as breathed to them by the Holy Spirit. The subtle tense changes mean a lot. I have put off the old self, which is an action in the past. I have put on the new self through accepting … Read more