Gracious Heavenly Father, Abba, Daddy, you call your children beloved. You are father to those with living dads and to those whose fathers have died. You are father to the fatherless, even those whose earthly fathers have abandoned them. Thank you for fathers. Thank you for valuing them. Thank you for being their greatest example….

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Jesus, let our celebrations be filled with the joy of knowing and experiencing your love that is greater, stronger and wider spread than any other. Let those who celebrate with us see that we revel in the joy of your salvation, our true source of peace and happiness, contentment and well-being. Let these be infectious…

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Father in heaven, the chasm grows wider, the thirst and hunger for hope deepens all around us. Darkness seems to persist and evil shows its ugly face on every side. Split the heavens open, Lord. Make yourself known. Allow those who break fasts see you for who you are. Let us all see the light…

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O, Father, let the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be acceptable to you this day, and for all my tomorrows. Help me grow in knowledge and boldness in sharing my faith in Jesus. As I share to my small circle of influence, use it in my community. Holy Spirit, take…

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Gracious Father, may I come closer and closer to fulfilling Paul’s instructions. In doing that, I become more like Jesus. I pray this for me, for my friends and family, for my church, for my ministries, for my community, for my state, for my nation and for all nations. Change my heart, change one heart…

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Almighty God, you are in all and above all. I pray that the leaders of the world involved in the historic summit for peace among nations turn to you for wisdom and discernment. Holy Spirit, lead their thoughts and actions in truth and justice, repentance and love for their fellow man. Remove any self-aggrandizing tendencies…

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Holy God, there is no one like you. You give us your story, incorporate it into our story, and use us to tell the story of the differences before and after you pulled us from the fire of sin. Loose my tongue, Father. Bring people into my path to begin the conversations that lead them…

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Heavenly Father, I pray that ministry teams everywhere will be bonded together in love and unity. After all is said and done, we partner in ministry with not only our fellow workers, but also with you, the author and perfecter of our faith. Help us remember our goal and purpose is what God Almighty wills….

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Father, I’ve been thinking about time well spent. I’ve misspent a lot of hours, to my detriment. The majority of it passed by on insignificant efforts, on TV shows, on quarrels, and such. My advanced years and, hopefully, some maturity now show me what a waste I’ve made of it. Recently, I’ve turned my focus…

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Gracious Lord, you continue knocking at the gate. Let us open it wide that you, the King of Glory, may come in. May we live in righteousness, that nothing soils the purity of our hearts and no deceit dwells within us. Let us stand at your holy place and receive the joy of your salvation….

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