Prayer for Today

Lord, Matt Redman’s lyrics are a consoling anthem these days. “When the darkness closes in, Lord, still I will say, ‘Blessed be the name of the Lord.’” They point me to You. They guide me to go to Scripture to find refuge and encouragement. They remind me to take courage from Psalm 91 and Psalm…

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Prayer for Today

Son of Man, send your angels to gather up all causes of sin and all law-breakers. Let the righteous shine in the Father’s kingdom. Grant your peace to rain throughout the nations as You reign. Be glorified in the outcome. I ask in the name and authority of Jesus, according to the good and perfect…

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Prayer for Today

Lord, I stand to agree with David’s prayer. I bless your name and thank You for your benefits upon my days. You forgive and heal. You redeem and crown me with your steadfast love and mercy. You satisfy me with good and renew my youth. I praise You in the name and authority of Jesus,…

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Prayer for Today

Lord, the world shakes around us and under us, but You are on your throne and in control. You calm the storm and settle the chaos. You put our feet on level ground. You go before us. You call. You save. You provide. You protect. I trust in your holiness, righteousness, and faithfulness. I stand…

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Prayer for Today

Father, You have opened my heart to love You more: more than yesterday, more than before reading this passage. You broaden my understanding of how You love and protect your beloved. I am humbled to be of your household. I am a work in progress as your Holy Spirit teaches me of You. Lead me…

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Prayer for Today

Father, I sit in reverence to bend my mind around all that You are, and I cannot take it all in. There is none like You. You prepare a table for me in the presence of those who oppose me. You go before me to make a way where there seems to be none. You…

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Prayer for Today

The Lord reigns! Glory to God in the highest! I rejoice by His authority and in His holy name above all names, according to the good and perfect will of the Father. Amen.     “The Lord reigns, let the earth rejoice; let the many coastlands be glad! Clouds and thick darkness are all around…

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Prayer for Today

Let not my heart be troubled, Lord. This may be the day of your return. Let my heart, mind and soul be ready and alert for your coming, no matter when that may be. Let the hickory grove resound in song at your coming, for You come to judge in your righteousness and your faithfulness….

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Prayer for Today

My life is not about me, Lord. It is about You. I pray in your name above all names and in your authority that surpasses any other, according to the good and perfect will of the Father. Amen.   “Ascribe to the Lord, O families of the peoples, ascribe to the Lord glory and strength!…

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Prayer for Today

Lord, I’m thinking on the versatility of a song. I can sing with the birds to the morning light. I can sing from my pillow in the dead of night. I can sing whether the sky is blue or gray. I can sing when I’m still. I can sing on the move. I can sing…

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