Prayer for Today

Everlasting Father, who was and is and is to come, keep me safe from the evil one who prowls this earth. Don’t let me fall into temptation, for no weapon formed against your beloved will prosper. Surround me with Your hedge of protection and cover me in the blood of Jesus. Don’t let me look…

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Prayer for Today

Lord, I know that my hope and strength come from you. I trust in the goodness and loving heart of the Father. This world is fallen and cursed from the time of Adam, but there comes a day when the garden is redeemed in the New Heaven and New Earth. What a glorious day that…

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Prayer for Today

Almighty, loving Father, You are the God of history and times to come. You do not change. You placed us in this era for your purpose. Let us not be silent, but speak of Your goodness and justice. We are here for just such a time as this. Lead us according to Your precepts. Your…

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Prayer for Today

Lord God, my heart aligns with Nehemiah’s desire to be remembered, not idolized and not rewarded. He wanted to be remembered by You for his work to rebuild the walls around Jerusalem. Remember me for good, Father. Remember my heart that attunes itself to hear your calling. Forgive me when I fail you. Remind me…

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Prayer for Today

  Great are your mercies to me, Lord God! In my need and in times of plenty You heard my cries and answered me. You delivered me from my self-constructed consequences. You delivered your grace and mercy in answer to my pleas on behalf of others. Your goodness overwhelms me. Your faithfulness sustains me in…

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Prayer for Today

Where does my strength come from? It comes from you, Lord. I am bolstered by your Holy Spirit and emboldened by your purpose. I am stretched by your challenge and encouraged by your Word. You are my light and my salvation, Lord. You are the lifter of my head, though my flesh may fail. Renew…

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Prayer for Today

The best part of my day is starting it with you, Lord. I shake off the grogginess of the night and wake to see what your Word has for me. May I never lose the desire to open the Scriptures to learn more of you. Keep me attentive to what they say, and don’t let…

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Prayer for Today

Lord Jesus, there is yet so much to be done. My task list for the kingdom gets longer instead of shorter. At the same time, I tend to sit longer and walk slower with age. You hear my prayers. Motivate me further. Strengthen my hands and quicken my step. Rekindle the fire that started this…

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Prayer for Today

Father God, let me continue the work you set before me. Don’t allow me to turn to the right nor to the left. Thwart all the distractions that interrupt my work for the kingdom. Let me put no stock in those who try to dissuade me. Honor the work of my hands and the meditations…

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Prayer for Today

Father God, I pray for all leaders to be servant leaders according to the example of Nehemiah, who feared and honored you and his people. Give them the Spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of the Lord. I pray in His name above all names, by His authority greater than any other, and…

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