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Hear me, O Lord, for Your lovingkindness is good

Hear me, O Lord, for Your lovingkindness is good; Turn to me according to the multitude of Your tender mercies. Psalm 69:16 Merciful and loving Father in heaven, your lovingkindess is good and you are full of compassion for all your children. I know that we may not always understand your plans for our lives, but I ask that you help us trust that you know what is best. May your multitude of your tender mercies and grace surround us each day, O Lord, may we remember that no matter what happens, you are always in control and all we need to do is surrender our lives to you and walk in your ways and you will hear our prayers, in Jesus' name I pray. Amen

The whole earth is filled with awe at your wonders

The whole earth is filled with awe at your wonders; where morning dawns, where evening fades, you call forth songs of joy. Psalm 65:8 Creator of all, I thank you for all of the amazing wonders you have filled the earth with, but I am most thankful for making me your child, and giving me your grace and forgiveness. You offer songs of joy and peace to those who trust in you, O Lord, those who walk humbly before you. May my heart seek to please you and give you praise from the rising of the sun till evening fades, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

Hearing God's voice

Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way; walk in it. Isaiah 30:21 Father, I thank you for walking beside me daily, I thank you for loving me as I am and keeping me from things that are not in your plans for me. I want to hear your voice guiding each step I take, O God, let my ears be attentive to hear your sweet voice and give me wisdom to follow you and do your will, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

Let us lift up our hearts and our hands to God in heaven

Let us examine our ways and test them, and let us return to the Lord. Let us lift up our hearts and our hands to God in heaven  Lamentations 3:40-41 Merciful Father, great is your unfailing love, you are full of grace, compassion and mercy and you are always ready to hear our prayers. Examine my heart and my mind, O Lord, help me lead a blameless life in your eyes and be my strength and my fortress of salvation. Lift me up in your righteous and loving arms and help me be strong and trust in your perfect timing, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen  

So do not fear, for I am with you

So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10 Everlasting God, Creator of the ends of the earth, you are my God, my Rock and my Savior, but sometimes the worries and fears of this world are more than my soul can bare and even though I know that you are in control of everything, I can get overwhelmed with fear. Fill me with your everlasting peace, O Lord, strengthen me and uphold me with your righteous hand. Let me feel your loving embrace and keep reminding me who you are and showing me your great mercy each day, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins

If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:8-9 Righteous Lord in heaven, I confess that I am a sinner and I know I fall short of your glory every day, but I thank you for being faithful and just to forgive all my sins. I ask that you pour out your great mercy and grace upon me, O God, purify me from all unrighteousness, wash away my sins and bring me close to you, in Jesus' my Savior's name I pray. Amen

Sing the praises of the Lord

Those who know your name trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you. Sing the praises of the Lord.     Psalm 9:10-11 Most High God, I will give thanks to you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds and amazing love every chance I get. I will be glad and rejoice in you and I will sing the praises of your name.  May the desire of my heart be to seek you, to praise you and give you honor in all I say or do, O Lord, may my trust in you grow deeply each day as I receive your abundant blessings, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God

The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God. For who knows a person’s thoughts except their own spirit within them? In the same way no one knows the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God. 1 Corinthians 2:10-11 Father God, I call upon your Name for you are my God, my Savior and Redeemer, I thank you for your unfailing love and blessings. Search my heart O God, may your Holy Spirit guide and lead me, may you give me discernment and wisdom, as I trust in you completely, let me rest in your embrace and make my faith grow stronger each day, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

Walk in love

Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. Ephesians 5:1-2 Thank you Lord because you have not dealt with me with what I deserved, you have dealt with me in kindness, compassion, forgiveness, mercy and grace and I am so thankful for your amazing love. Help me walk in love, O Lord, to imitate you and be the child you created me to be. Amen

The peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7 Thank you Father God, for the peace that only you can give, for your amazing promises and unconditional love. Please fill my heart with peace and keep reminding me that no matter what I am going through, I should never be afraid because you will be with me and will never leave me or forsake me, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

God has done for you these great and awesome things which your eyes have seen

You shall fear the Lord your God; you shall serve Him, and to Him you shall hold fast, and take oaths in His name. He is your praise, and He is your God, who has done for you these great and awesome things which your eyes have seen. Deuteronomy 10:20-21 Lord God of heaven, O great and awesome God, you who keep your covenant and mercy with those who love you and keep you commandments. Thank you for being my God, for all of the awesome things you have done in my life, for your great mercy and compassion, for guiding me and leading me daily where you want me to go. Continue to bless me and be with me, O Lord, may your ears be attentive and your eyes open, that you may hear the prayer of your servant which I pray before you now in the name of Jesus, my loving Savior. Amen.

For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul?

For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul? Mark 8:36-37 Merciful and Mighty God in heaven, I thank you for your promises, your everlasting love and forgiveness and I thank you for the promise of eternal life at your side. Help me choose spiritual profit over worldly profit, help me not to walk in the counsel of the wicked, or stand in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers, O Lord, but delight in your Word and meditate on it day and night. Keep reminding me that this world is only temporary, but your kingdom is eternal, guard my soul, and keep me away from anything that will compromise my salvation, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

Live a life worthy of the Lord and please him in every way

Live a life worthy of the Lord and please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God,  being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience. Colossians 1:10-11 I give you joyful thanks Father God for all your mercy and grace, for your abundant love and forgiveness of my sins.Thank you for rescuing me from the dominion of darkness and bringing me to your kingdom of light through your Son, Jesus. Fill me with the knowledge of your will, O Lord, give me wisdom and understanding and strengthen me with your power according to your glorious might that I may be fruitful for your kingdom, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

The Lord is righteous in all his ways and faithful in all he does. The Lord is near to all who call on him

The Lord is righteous in all his ways and faithful in all he does. The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. He fulfills the desires of those who fear him; he hears their cry and saves them. Psalm 145:17-19 Mighty God in heaven, you are gracious and compassionate, trustworthy and faithful in all your promises, your greatness no one can fathom. You know my every thought, my desires, my struggles, my fears and my stumbling blocks and I want to lay them all on your throne of grace, O Lord. Cleanse me from unrighteousness and fill me with your perfect love and mighty strength, don't allow anything to overwhelm my soul, but help me trust in you and give me peace, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

I have kept my feet from every evil path

I have kept my feet from every evil path so that I might obey your word. Psalm 119:101 Praise be to you, Lord God Almighty, thank you for another day of life, for another opportunity to keep my feet on the right path. Help me seek you with all my heart, O Lord, do not let me stray from your commands, let me keep your word in my heart  that I might not sin against you, teach me your decrees and guide every step I take, 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. Psalm 139:13-14 I praise you Lord for loving me and forming me when I was in my mother's womb, for putting me in her loving care to be raised, loved and nurtured by her. Even in her womb, your eyes saw my unformed body and you already had plans for my life, your hand has guided me and led me to where I am today. Help me to trust in you completely, O Lord, and to become the person you created me to be, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

National Day of Prayer

And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. Ephesians 6:18  Righteous, loving God in heaven. I humbly come to your throne of grace and lift up my voice to you for mercy and with a thankful heart. I call on you to hear my prayers, I ask you to have mercy on us, on our Nation, our leaders, our teachers, our doctors, our families, our loved ones, our jobs, our missionaries and all those who are suffering and going through trials. May your mercy and loving hand be upon us, may you guide our way and give us wisdom and understanding, O Lord, may we become prayer warriors that will learn to fight all our battles on our knees. May we seek you with all our hearts and stand upon your Word above all else and that we may proclaim you King of kings and Lord of lords. May my prayer be set before you like incense as I thank you and praise you in the name of Jesus, my loving Savi

But be sure to fear the Lord and serve him faithfully with all your heart

 But be sure to fear the Lord and serve him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things he has done for you. 1 Samuel 12:24 Thank you for all the amazing things you have done in my life, Lord, thank you for being so patient with me, a sinner. Examine my heart, cleanse me from all unrighteousness and teach me the way that is good and right. Do not let me turn away from you, Father, but put the desire in me to serve you with all of my heart and keep my eyes on you and your heavenly kingdom, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

I have loved you with an everlasting love

I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness.  Jeremiah 31:3 Lord you are the King of glory, you are strong and mighty and I thank you for your everlasting love and unfailing kindness, I'm thankful to know that there has never been a time in all of eternity when I was not loved by you. May my heart be rooted and established in your love, O Lord, as I get reminded daily that your unfailing care and mercies are new every morning and are everlasting, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

You did not choose me, but I chose you

You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that will last—and so that whatever you ask in my name the Father will give you. This is my command: Love each other. John 15:16-17 Thank you Lord for your amazing and everlasting love, thank you for choosing me, a sinner and for loving me before I even knew you. Help me walk in your ways, O God, help me bear fruit for you and be a reflection of your perfect love. Hear my prayers as I ask them in the name of your Son, my wonderful Savior, Jesus and answer them according to you loving will I pray. Amen

Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to your life?

Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to your life?  Since you cannot do this very little thing, why do you worry about the rest? Luke 12:25 Merciful Lord, you are our righteous Savior and nothing is out of your control and I know that you already have a plan for my life. I ask you to please help me remember not to worry about anything because you are already at work, even if I cannot see it. Help put all my worries and fears at your feet and fill me with your heavenly peace, O God, and remind me that you will fight all my battles for me and give me victory, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen