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No one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again

Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you,  no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again .   John 3:3 Father, I know that I am sinner and I constantly do the things I know I should not do, my spirit is willing, but I need your strength. I thank you for the gift of Salvation, for the chance to be born again of water and spirit, O Lord, I ask that your Spirit fill my heart and make me the person you meant for me to be, in Jesus' name. Amen

From the rising of the sun to the place where it sets, the name of the Lord is to be praised

From the rising of the sun to the place where it sets, the name of the Lord is to be praised. The Lord is exalted over all the nations, his glory above the heavens. Who is like the Lord our God, the One who sits enthroned on high, who stoops down to look on the heavens and the earth? Psalm 113:3-6 Sovereign Lord, you are clothed with splendor and majesty, you are full of love and compassion for your people, and there is none like you in heaven or earth. I come to your throne of grace today to praise your Holy Name, to give you glory and thank you for your abundant blessings upon my life. May your loving hand be upon me today, may I walk humbly in ways and when the sun sets, may my lips continue to praise and worship your Name, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer

The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation. He is my stronghold, my refuge and my savior— 2 Samuel 22:2-3 Exalted be my God, the Rock, my Savior, you shield all who take refuge in you, you show unfailing kindness to your children, you keep us safe and guide our paths, thank you Lord, for being my God. Be my stronghold and my refuge, O God, help me remember that you are in control of every situation and you are mightier than any problem I may face, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

Great are the works of the Lord

Great are the works of the Lord; they are pondered by all who delight in them. Glorious and majestic are his deeds, and his righteousness endures forever. He has caused his wonders to be remembered; the Lord is gracious and compassionate.   Psalm 111:2-4 Loving God in heaven, all  your deeds are glorious and majestic, you are gracious and compassionate, to you belongs eternal praise, and I will extol you with all my heart. I am thankful to be your child and I ask that you will continue to bless me, my family and loved ones, O God, fill us with your Spirit and love that we may bring you glory, praise and honor, I pray in Jesus' Name. Amen

We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials

We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation. And this hope will not lead to disappointment. Romans 5:3-5 Father God, it is not easy to think of rejoicing when we run into problems and trials, but I thank you for reminding us tha t they will help us develop endurance and strength of character, that trials make us stronger and bring us close to you. I thank you for the hope you have given us and you have put into our hearts, O Lord and always being at our side through the darkest moments of our lives. May we look for the positive in everything that happens in our lives, may we learn from it and may you use it to bring us closer to your kingdom, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

We are his offspring

“His purpose was for the nations to seek after God and perhaps feel their way toward him and find him—though he is not far from any one of us. For in him we live and move and exist. As some of your own poets have said, ‘We are his offspring. Acts 17:28  Gracious Father, I am th ankful to be your offspring, I'm thankful to know that you are never far from any of us and I am thankful to know that you are not willing that one of your offspring should perish. Give me a heart like yours, O Lord, help me to see people through your eyes and be an ambassador of your love in everything I say or do, may I seek to bring honor and glory to you in all I say and do, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen. From the album:  Timeline Photos By My Daily Inspiration https://www.facebook.com/pages/My-Daily-Inspiration/113772788676450?fref=nf

God opposes the proud but favors the humble

“God opposes the proud but favors the humble.” So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and at the right time he will lift you up in honor. 1 Peter 5:5-6  Merciful and forgiving Lord, blessed be your Name in all of the earth, thank you for being my God and my King, th ank you for allowing me another day of life to serve and worship you. I humbly ask that you teach me not to judge, to turn away from arrogance, O God, lead me to be humble, gentle, patient and loving as you are that by my actions I may lead others to your throne of grace, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

I will rescue those who love me. I will protect those who trust in my name

The Lord says, “I will rescue those who love me.  I will protect those who trust in my name. When they call on me, I will answer; I will be with them in trouble. I will rescue and honor them. Psalm 91:14-15 Blessed Lord in heaven, thank you so much for your promises, thank you so  much for your unfailing and unconditional love and for your protection. Please bless me, O God, rescue me from trouble and hear me when I call, may my heart trust fully in you and may I learn to be patient while I wait for you, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

Look straight ahead, and fix your eyes on what lies before you

Look straight ahead, and fix your eyes on what lies before you. Mark out a straight path for your feet; stay on the safe path. Proverbs 4:25-26 Father God, mark a straight path for my feet and help me keep focused on the path you have set before me and stop looking back at my failures or the wrong choices I have made. Keep reminding me, O Lord, that you are in control of everything and as long as I walk in your ways, everything will work out according to your perfect will, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

And the Lord—who is the Spirit—makes us more and more like him as we are changed into his glorious image

But whenever someone turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away. For the Lord is the Spirit, and wherever the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. So all of us who have had that veil removed can see and reflect the glory of the Lord. And the Lord—who is the Spirit—makes us more and more like him as we are changed into his glorious image. 2 Corinthians 3:16-18 Glorious Father in heaven, all of  creation is a reflection of your glory and love. Remind me that anything that reflects hatred, violence, greed and envy is not from you, because your creation reflects only your love. Change my heart and spirit, O Lord, make me more and more like you, may my life be a reflection of your power and your glory, may I seek to be a reflection of my relationship with you in all that I am and all that I do, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

The eyes of the Lord watch over those who do right

If you want to enjoy life and see many happy days, keep your tongue from speaking evil and your lips from telling lies. Turn away from evil and do good. Search for peace, and work to maintain it. The eyes of the Lord watch over those who do right, and his ears are open to their prayers. 1 Peter 3:10-12 Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer, help me search for peace and do what is good in your eyes, set a  guard over my mouth, keep watch over the door of my lips, do not let my mouth lead me into sin, instead, put your word in my heart that I may be a faithful and fruitful servant and you may delight in me. Help me be swift to hear, but slow to answer, O God, may my words be kind and gracious and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

Love each other as brothers and sisters

Finally, all of you should be of one mind. Sympathize with each other. Love each other as brothers and sisters. Be tenderhearted, and keep a humble attitude. Don’t repay evil for evil. Don’t retaliate with insults when people insult you. Instead, pay them back with a blessing. That is what God has called you to do, and he will bless you for it. 1 Peter 3:8-17 Merciful and forgiving Lord, I humbly come to your throne of grace asking you to forgive me for all my sins, to forgive me for not always doing the right thing. I ask that your Holy Spirit fills my heart, O God, that you give me a gentle, humble heart and help me to turn away from what is unrighteous in your eyes and be forgiving kind and loving as you are, I pray in Jesus' name.

Let the sea and everything in it shout his praise

Give to the Lord the glory he deserves! Bring your offering and come into his courts. Worship the Lord in all his holy splendor. Let all the earth tremble before him. Tell all the nations, “The Lord reigns!” The world stands firm and cannot be shaken. He will judge all peoples fairly. Let the heavens be glad, and the earth rejoice! Let the sea and everything in it shout his praise! Psalm 96:8-11 Loving Father in heaven, creator of heaven and earth and everything in it, I praise you for being my God, my King and my Savior, I want to give you glory and honor and thank you for everything you have done for me and everything you have given me. May I feel your tender love and mercy every day, O God, and may I be reminded of your Majesty and splendor in everything you have crated, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

Even before he made the world, God loved us and chose us

Even before he made the world, God loved us and chose us in Christ to be holy and without fault in his eyes. God decided in advance to adopt us into his own family by bringing us to himself through Jesus Christ. Ephesians 1:4-5  Thank you Father God, for choosing me, loving me a nd adopting me before you even made the world, thank you for your kindness, grace and the forgiveness of our sins. Please continue to shower us with kindness, along with all wisdom and understanding, O Lord, that we may be holy and without fault in his eyes, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

Happy Mother's Day

But not a single sparrow can fall to the ground without your Father knowing it

But not a single sparrow can fall to the ground without your Father knowing it. And the very hairs on your head are all numbered. So don’t be afraid; you are more valuable to God than a whole flock of sparrows.  Matthew 10:2-31 Loving Father in heaven, you created us and care for each of so deeply, with extraordinary and unfailing love. I thank you for encouraging us with your Word, truth and promises, you know the number of hairs on our head, you know each of our situation, our struggles, fears and challenges.  Keep reminding me that I am valuable to you, O God, and that you care about everything that happens in my life, be with me, walk by my side and hold me close to you, I pray in Jesus' name.  Amen

He has made everything beautiful in its time

He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the human heart; yet no one can fathom what God has done from beginning to end. Ecclesiastes 3:11    Lord God, maker of heaven and Earth, you make everything beautiful in your time, and your timing is always perfect. We could never fathom what you have done for us, but I thank you for placing eternity in my heart, for the hope of a life without pain, tears or sadness. Help me appreciate every day you have given me on this earth as gift, O Lord, to trust that you will make everything beautiful in your perfect time, and all will work out according to your purpose, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

​The Lord is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear?

​The Lord is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life— of whom shall I be afraid? Psalm 27:1 Mighty Lord and Savior, you are my light and my salvation and I am so thankful to have your promises and love. Please be the stronghold in my life, O God, keep reminding me that if you are with me I do not need to fear anything or anyone and I should walk in victory. May your Holy Spirit fill me and strengthen me, and may your light shine before me and guide my path, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

For we are God’s handiwork

For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. Ephesians 2:10 Faithful Lord in heaven, thank you for creating me in your image, thank you for bringing me into this world to enjoy life and live to serve and worship you. I am grateful to be your handiwork, I know you are not done with me yet, I ask that you continue to work on me, O God, to make me and mold me into the person you created me to be and to do the work you prepared for me to do, so that I may become your masterpiece, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

For great is your love, higher than the heavens

For great is your love, higher than the heavens; your faithfulness reaches to the skies. Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be over all the earth. Save us and help us with your right hand, that those you love may be delivered. Psalm 108:4-6 Heavenly Father, your are faithful and merciful and your love for us all reaches the skies and beyond. I thank you for being my fortress, my rock and my salvation, O God, and ask that you deliver me from all unrighteousness, that you will be with me and bless me as I put my trust in you with all my heart, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

Walk in the way of love

Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. Ephesians 5:1-2 Father God, I thank you for being our example, I thank you for showing us what love really is, and loving us with all our imperfections. I want to be like you, O Lord, but I know that can't be like you on my own, I need your Holy Spirit to empower me, I need your divine power to guide me and fill my heart with your righteousness. Help me be the person you want me to be and walk in the way of love with a gentle, pure and loving spirit, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you

But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Matthew 5:44-46 Loving and forgiving Lord, sometimes it is not easy to love those who have hurt and wronged us, but I want to be fully obedient to you, so I ask that you cleanse my heart from a ll anger, bitterness and hatred, that you clothe me with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Teach me to pray for those who have wronged me, Father, to extend your mercy and forgiveness to them, so that they might also receive what I have been given and they will come to know the peace of Christ and that it will rule in their hearts, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen