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Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow

Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool. Isaiah 1:18 Merciful and forgiving father in heaven, I fall short of your glory daily, so I humbly come to you in repentance asking you to take my sins and wash them whiter than snow. May I feel your true grace in your mercy, O Lord, in your loving arms, may I be embraced by your amazing love and peace as I accept your forgiveness and gift of eternal life, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

He determines the number of the stars and calls them each by name

He determines the number of the stars and calls them each by name. Great is our Lord and mighty in power; his understanding has no limit. Psalm 147:4-5 Praise be your name, Lord creator of the heavens and earth, you who numbered the starts and call each one by name. You know each one of us and love us with unconditional love, love that we could never understand, but we are glad to receive. May your mighty hand and power be upon us each and every day, O God, may your Spirit fill our hearts as we put all our trust and hope in you, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen.

Thanksgiving

Sing to the LORD with thanksgiving; make music to our God on the harp.He covers the sky with clouds; he supplies the earth with rain and makes grass grow on the hills. He provides food for the cattle and for the young ravens when they call.His pleasure is not in the strength of the horse, nor his delight in the legs of a man; the LORD delights in those who fear him, who put their hope in his unfailing love. Psalm 147:7-11 Thank you, O Lord, creator of heaven and earth,you are my God and my King and I am thankful for your unfailing and unconditional love. Thank you for your loving kindness, your blessings, mercy and grace and most of all the gift of Salvation, through Jesus. Please continue to walk with me, strengthen me, bless me and keep me under your loving care, I pray in Jesus name. Amen

May the grace that is reaching more and more people may cause thanksgiving to overflow to the glory of God

All this is for your benefit, so that the grace that is reaching more and more people may cause thanksgiving to overflow to the glory of God. 2 Corinthians 4:15 Thank you merciful Lord in heaven for your amazing grace and love, for the hope you have given us in your beloved Son, my Savior. May my heart overflow with thankfulness and love for you, O God, may I be renewed day by day that I may proclaim the Good News of your kingdom with my actions and not just words, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

With thanksgiving, present your requests to God

Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 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 4:4-7 Thank you, Father God, for your promises, thank you for the peace that only you can give, peace this world could never understand. Help me remember, O Lord, not to be anxious about anything, but trust that you are already at work in my life, to rejoice and be thankful for all that I have, all that you have done for me and all that you will still do for me, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer

‘Truly I tell you, if you have faith and do not doubt, not only can you do what was done to the fig-tree, but also you can say to this mountain, “Go, throw yourself into the sea,” and it will be done. If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer. Matthew 21:21-22 Merciful Lord in heaven, thank you for your promises, thank you for the hope you have given us and the privilege of prayer. Help me be a prayer warrior, O Lord,may I come boldly to your throne of grace and pray for my needs and the need of others, believing with all my heart that you will hear me and answer according to you will, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

Let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit

Therefore, since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God. 2 Corinthians 7:1 Father God, you are an amazing and loving God and I am so thankful to be your child and I am thankful for your promises and mercy. Keep me away from all that would contaminate my body and spirit, O Lord, help me seek all that is pure and holy and follow the path that leads to your kingdom and eternal life at your precious side, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

A broken and contrite heart you, God, will not despise

Open my lips, Lord, and my mouth will declare your praise. You do not delight in sacrifice, or I would bring it; you do not take pleasure in burnt offerings. My sacrifice, O God, is a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart you, God, will not despise. Psalm 51:15-17 Loving Father in heaven, you are always close to the brokenhearted, have mercy on me according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion, wash away all my sins and keep me humble in your sight, O Lord. May you fill my heart with your peace as I humbly surrender my heart and will to you, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

But encourage one another daily

See to it, brothers and sisters, that none of you has a sinful, unbelieving heart that turns away from the living God. But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called “Today,”so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness. Hebrews 3:12-13 Almighty, merciful and living God, let me keep my eyes focused on you daily, strengthen me and fill with your Spirit that I may never turn away from you. Help me be an encourager to others, O Lord, remembering that each sunrise is a new opportunity and a new blessing, I pray in Jesus name. Amen

Do not judge, and you will not be judged

‘Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. 38 Give, and it will be given to you. Luke 6:37-38 Thank you Lord for your amazing love, for being our righteous and merciful judge and reminding me that we should not judge or condemn because you are the only one who is worthy of judging. Help me be loving and merciful, Oh God, and to love and forgive as you do, to follow the footsteps of your Son, my Savior, Jesus, I pray. Amen

Jesus will appear a second time

Just as people are destined to die once, and after that to face judgment, so Christ was sacrificed once to take away the sins of many; and he will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who are waiting for him. Hebrews 9:27-28 Jesus, thank you for bearing my sins, thank you for your sacrifice and your amazing love for us all. Thank you for the gift of salvation and for reminding me that you will come back again. May I proclaim your goodness and grace in everything I say or do, while I eagerly await your return, I pray. Amen

In him we were also chosen

In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will. Ephesians 1:11 Praise be to you, my God and Father of my Lord Jesus, who has blessed me in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ, and because you chose me before creation. May your plans for my life prevail, O Lord, and may you bless me and guide the path you have set before me according to your will, I pray in Jesus' name.

All Scripture is breathed out by God

All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:16 Thank you Lord, for giving us your Word, to teach us your love, to guide us in the right path, to train us for your glory and to give us strength and hope. May I thirst for your Word daily, O God, and may I be obedient to your will as you fill me with your Spirit, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

God gives autumn and spring rains in season

“Let us fear the Lord our God, who gives autumn and spring rains in season, who assures us of the regular weeks of harvest.” Jeremiah 5:24 Lord Almighty, you made the heavens and earth, and gave life to everything that lives, you are mighty and compassionate and always in control of everything. Thank you for meeting all our needs abundantly and for being our God, help us not to have stubborn and rebellious hearts, O Lord, but gentle, submissive and compassionate as yours, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

You must believe and not doubt

If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. James 1:5-7 Merciful God, I need the wisdom that can only come from you, please remove any doubts and fears from me, O Lord, help me believe with all my heart that you will do as you have promised, I pray in Jesus' name.Amen

Always giving thanks to God the Father for everything

Always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Ephesians 5:20 Gracious Father in heaven, you are full of righteousness and holiness, you are merciful and mighty and I thank you with all of my heart for every blessing you have poured out on me. I want to be filled with your Spirit and do your will, O Lord, Help me be humble and gentle, be content with what I have, to have a grateful and thankful heart and be completely yours, I pray in the name of your Son and my Lord Jesus. Amen

You cannot serve both God and Money

No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and Money. Matthew 6:24 Father God, deliver us from loving this world and the things of this world, put in us the desire for your heavenly treasures, the desire to love others as we love you. Renew our hearts and fill us with your Spirit, O Lord, that we may demonstrate our love in the way we live, the way we speak and the way we treat others, I pray in Jesus name. Amen

Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage

I believe that I shall look upon the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living! Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord! Psalm 27:13-14 Thank you, Father God, for your goodness, for carrying us through trials, for your promises that you will never leave or forsake us. Though we walk through dark valleys, let us remember that you are at our side. Strengthen us, O Lord, fill our hearts with courage as we faithfully wait for you to take care of things in your own perfect time, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

In humility value others above yourselves

Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others. Philippians 2:3-4 Loving Father in heaven, thank you for reminding me that I am your child, that I need to be filled with tenderness and compassion  and be blameless and pure in  your eyes.  Keep me humble and help me be unselfish, open my eyes to see the needs of others, O God. Put the desire in me to help without expecting anything in return and to do everything to your glory, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

A wise man builds his house on the rock

 "Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. Matthew 7:24-25 Lord God, you are my rock and my strength, you are my fortress and I am thankful for your word and promises. Help me put your words into practice, O Lord, help me build a strong foundation in you and fill me with your Spirit, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen