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I will confess my transgressions to the Lord

Then I acknowledged my sin to you and did not cover up my iniquity. I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord.” And you forgave the guilt of my sin. Therefore let all the faithful pray to you while you may be found;surely the r ising of the mighty waters will not reach them. You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance. Psalms 32:5-7 Wash away my sins, O Lord, take away all iniquity from my heart and deliver me from all unrighteousness, protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance, I pray in Jesus name. Amen

Blessed are those who have learned to acclaim you, who walk in the light of your presence

Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne; love and faithfulness go before you .  Blessed are those who have learned to acclaim you, who walk in the light of your presence, Lord .   They rejoice in your name all day long; they celebrate your righteousness. Psalm 89:14-16 Father God, I acclaim you as my Lord and I thank you for your promises, your love and faithfulness. You are my God , my Redeemer, my Healer, my Rock, my Strength and my Lord; and I do rejoice in your Holy Name. I rejoice knowing that the very same God who created the universe is the same God I can claim as my Father and my King. May I walk in the light of your presence, O Lord, may you guide my steps and bring me close to you, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

Be kind and compassionate to one another

And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiv ing each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. Ephesians 4: 30-32 Forgiving and merciful Lord, help me get rid of any bitterness in my heart, cleanse me from all unrighteousness and anything that would grieve your Spirit. Help me forgive those who have wronged me, to be kind, forgiving, loving and compassionate just as you are, O God. If there is anything in my heart that is still holding on to resentment, malice and anger, help me throw it into the sea of forgetfulness that I may be cleansed and renewed, to focus on you and your kingdom, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through

May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do it.   1 Thessalonians 5:24-25 Father God, you are the God of peace, merciful, kind and faithful, I thank you for being my God, for loving me so much and for hearing my prayers. I ask that you sanctify me, O Lord, I ask that you keep me blameless in your sight, that you help me walk the path of righteousness that leads to your kingdom, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

Create in me a pure heart

Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Do not cast me from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me. Psalm 51:10-12 Father God, create in me a pure heart, a heart that longs for righteousness, a heart after your own heart. Restore the joy of your salvation, O Lord, and keep me close to you with a willing spirit, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

Lord, hear our prayers

I call to you, Lord, come quickly to me; hear me when I call to you. May my prayer be set before you like incense; may the lifting up of my hands be like the evening sacrifice. Set a guard over my mouth, Lord; keep watch over the door of my lips. Psalm 141:1-3 Set a guard over my mouth, O Lord, seal my lips when they need to be sealed. May my lips praise you and bring you honor, may they be used to build up and not tear down. May my prayer and worship be acceptable to you, Father, and may I be filled with your Spirit, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen.

May the glory of the Lord endure forever

May the glory of the Lord endure forever; may the Lord rejoice in his works—he who looks at the earth, and it trembles, who touches the mountains, and they smoke. I will sing to the Lord all my life; I will sing praise to my God as long as I live. May my meditation be pleasing to him, as I rejoice in the Lord. Psalm 104:31-34 I will sing to you, Lord all my life; I will sing praise to my God as long as I live. may the meditation of my heart be pleasing unto you, O Lord, may the works of my hand bring you glory and may I be a reflection of your love, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

For the Lord is good and his love endures forever

Know that the Lord is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture. Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. For the Lord is good and h is love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations. Psalm 100:3-5 I praise you, O Lord, creator of all, giver of life, I thank you for your amazing love for me, a sinner, for your faithfulness and mercy. May your enduring love continue to bless me and watch over me, may I always worship you with gladness and be joyful and thankful for all you have given me, may I bring you glory and honor in all I do, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

I will turn the darkness into light before them and make the rough places smooth

I will lead the blind by ways they have not known,   along unfamiliar paths I will guide them; I will turn the darkness into light before them and make the rough places smooth. These are the things I will do; I will not forsake them. Isaiah 42:16-17 Guide my steps, O Lord, turn the darkness in my life into light, let me see your mercy and grace even when I walk through uncertain paths. May I feel your presence in my life as I put my trust in you, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness

But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness. James 3:17-18 Merciful and forgiving Lord in heaven, it is not easy being submissive and peace-loving all the time, my body is willing, but my flesh is weak. I need your strength and wisdom, O God, help me be full of mercy, pure, submissive and to produce good fruit for your kingdom. Help me sow peace that I may reap a harvest of righteousness, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

Suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope

And we boast in the hope of the glory of God. Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit. who has been given to us. Romans 5:5 Father God, I may not understand my situation, but please help me understand it is all for your glory, that by going through trials I am building my trust and my faith in you and leaning on your strength to get through difficult times. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to build perseverance, character, and hope, O God. May your Holy Spirit fill me with your joy and hope even in my sufferings, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

Fathers, raise your children with discipline and instruction about the Lord

As for fathers, don’t provoke your children to anger, but raise them with discipline and instruction about the Lord. Ephesians 6:4 Thank you heavenly father for giving us earthly fathers to instruct us and discipline us in your ways. Bless them and give them wisdom to raise and instruct their children with love and patience. Teach to protect them and love them unconditional as you love us and protect us, I pray in Jesus name. Amen

Be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord

I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord ; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord. Psalm 27:13-14  Father God, blessed be your name in all of the earth, I have seen your goodness and mercy and I am so thankful for all that you have done in my life. I ask you, O Lord, that you help me wait upon you, for your timing, to keep strong and be confident that you will work things out in my life, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

Act justly, love mercy and walk humbly with your God

He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. Micah 6:8 Everlasting King, my God and my Lord,, you are worthy of all honor, glory and praise. Show me how to live according to your purpose and will , O God, and what you require of me . Help me love as you love, be merciful as you are merciful, and to walk in humbleness and victory with you, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith

For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith —and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—   not by works, so that no one can boast.   For we are God’s handiwork created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. Ephesians 2:8-10 Thank you, O merciful Lord in heaven, for your amazing gift of salvation, for sending your Son, Jesus, to this earth so that we may have eternal  life. For showing us your great mercy and grace through Jesus, my Lord and Savior. May I walk the path you have prepared in advance before me and may I do good works for your glory, I pray in Jesus' name .  Amen

It is God who arms me with strength and keeps my way secure

As for God, his way is perfect: The Lord’s word is flawless; he shields all who take refuge in him. For who is God besides the Lord? And who is the Rock except our God? It is God who arms me with strength and keeps my way secure. Psalm 18:30-32 Your way is perfect, Father God, and I am thankful because things turn out according to your purpose, not mine. I thank you for being my Rock, for giving me peace, comfort and strength when I need it. Teach me to submit to your will and your way, O Lord, to chose to walk in your perfect peace accepting my present circumstances. Keep reminding me that everything is in your hands, and please keep my way secure I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him

Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. I say to myself, “The Lord is my portion; therefore I will wait for him.” The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him. Lamentations 3:22-25 Merciful and forgiving Lord, I know that I am alive because of you, I am thankful because great is your faithfulness toward your people. My hope is in you, O God, and I ask that you keep me in the path that leads to your kingdom. May your mercy and grace will continue to be with me all the days of my life on this earth, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

The Lord is God, and he has made his light shine on us

Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. From the house of the Lord we bless you. The Lord is God, and he has made his light shine on us. Psalm 118:26-27 Thank you Lord, for shining your light on me and loving me with everlasting love!

Take delight in the Lord

Do not fret because of those who are evil or be envious of those who do wrong; for like the grass they will soon wither, like green plants they will soon die away. Trust in the Lord and do good;   dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Psalm 37:1-4 Father God, help me focus on my relationship with you, on my actions and not other people's actions. Keep reminding me to live for you and focus on the treasures from heaven, O Lord, to delight in you and your promises and do what is right in your is sight so that you will bless me the the desires of a pure heart, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

God is light; in him there is no darkness at all

God is light; in him there is no darkness at all. If we claim to have fellowship with him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live out the truth. But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin. 1 John 1:5-7 Purify my heart, O God, help me not to walk in darkness, cleanse me from all my sins. May I walk in the light of your love daily, may my life be a reflection of your light shining in my heart, I pray in Jesus' name I pray. Amen

The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him

I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears. Those who look to him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame. This poor man called, and the Lord heard him; he saved him out of all his troubles. The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him, and he delivers them.Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him. Psalm 34:4-8 Father God, I humbly come to your throne today asking you to deliver me from all my fears, asking you to save me from all my troubles as I put my trust in you. May your mercy and grace be upon me, may your angels encamp around me and my loved ones, O Lord, and may I feel your loving arms wrap around me everyday, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

We wait in hope for the Lord; he is our help and our shield

We wait in hope for the Lord; he is our help and our shield. In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name. May your unfailing love be with us, Lord, even as we put our hope in you. Psalm 33:20-22 You are my help and my shield and my heart rejoices in your holy name, O Lord. I praise you because you are merciful, loving and righteous and my hope is in you. May your unfailing love be with me, Father God, may you transform my life and fill it with your spirit, may I praise you in all I say and do today, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

When the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us

But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life. Titus 3:4-7 Merciful Lord in heaven, thank you for saving me and for your grace and mercy. I know there is nothing I did or could ever do to deserve your love and grace, O Lord, but I am thankful for the hope of eternal life. Please renew my spirit, wash me from all unrighteousness and keep me close to you, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

You knit me together in my mother’s womb

For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place, when I was woven together in the depths of the earth. Your eyes saw my unformed body; all the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.. Psalm 139:13-16 Thank you Lord, for watching over me in my mother's womb, for loving me and choosing me before I was even born. I thank you for making me your child and for your amazing love. Please continue watching over me all the days of my life, I pray in Jesus name. Amen