God over all, I feel your upward call. I sense the love of Jesus and desire to know and be known by him in all things. I find perfect submission, perfect acceptance and perfect rest in Christ. My motivating phrase has been ‘onward and upward” for several years. Holy Spirit, help me move a little … Read more
Faithful Father, these verses carry heavy implications in that we are to share in the sufferings of Christ for the gospel. Paul understood what his commitment meant in order to know Christ and the power of his resurrection. I pray for your persecuted servants around the world. I pray for the strength of your Word … Read more
Lord Jesus, you are the peace that passes all understanding. You are the rock upon which I build my foundation. You are the value and the purpose of my being. You are my all in all. I find no greater joy than spending time at your feet like Mary, learning all I can about you … Read more
Lord Jesus, lay out the fruitful labor you have for me. The days tick off the remainder of life. Please, don’t let my efforts wane with time. Sustain me, strengthen me and secure me for what may come. May I be a light in someone’s darkness or a boost in someone’s struggle upward. Use me … Read more
Almighty God, you are El Roi. You are the God who sees us and watches over us. Grant us success in our work for your kingdom. Increase the territory of our efforts, according to your will. Protect us by the powerful blood of Jesus to go forward, honoring you with our bodies. Be glorified in … Read more
Father God, you are Yahweh Nissi, the banner over us. Help us to stand under your banner and boldly proclaim the story of Jesus in love and reverence. Let this love in our hearts spread to the nations, because Jesus is our Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father and Prince of Peace. I lift my … Read more
All knowing, all seeing God, there is no one like you. You use what is foolish in the world to shame the wise and what is weak in the world to shame the strong. Persecution spreads your Gospel; and adversity increases faith. Prisons and lock-downs cannot silence your Truth. I pray for the boldness from … Read more
Lord, I pray that the love I share with others abounds more and more with knowledge and discernment, filled with the fruit of righteousness through Christ. I life my request in your precious and powerful name, according to the good and perfect will of the Father. Amen. “For God is my witness, how I … Read more
Heavenly Father, thank you for my church family. Thank you for my brothers and sisters in Christ who love me and pray for me. Thank you for their emotional and spiritual support. I lift them for your favor and blessing. I pray for our unity in Christ. I pray for our continued love for one … Read more
Almighty Loving Father, you are Yahweh. You are worthy of all my praise and honor. I thank you for the Holy Spirit who supplants my strength so that my momentary weakness never prevails. He holds me up when my knees buckle. He renews me when I grow weary. He reminds me of the greatest love … Read more