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I seek you with all my heart

I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands. I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you. Psalm 119:10-11 Lord God, as I search your word daily, I ask that I may be lead by your Holy Spirit, give me wisdom and understanding that I may live according to your word. I know you have a plans for my life, O Lord, and I only ask that you guide me and give me the strength to go where you want me to go and do what you want me to do, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

Submit yourselves to God

"God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. James 4:6-8 Heavenly and merciful God, creator of the universe, have mercy on me, help me draw near to you, and help me resist the temptations of this world. Help me remember that nothing in this world compares to what awaits me in heaven, O Lord.Help me be obedient to your will and submit myself to you that I may receive your heavenly grace, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

All things God works for the good of those who love him

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 Father God, thank you for reminding me that you are in control of everything, that you know what is best for us and that all things will work out according to your purpose for those who love you. Help me keep that in mind when I face trials, O Lord, strengthen my faith and help me trust in you even when things seem to be impossible because nothing is impossible for you, I pray in the name of your loving Son, Jesus. Amen

Love the Lord your God

​Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. Deuteronomy 6:5-7 ​Mighty God in heaven, I love you with all my heart, soul and strength and I thank you for being my God, my rock and refuge. I thank you for your protection and blessings and I ask that you continue to be merciful to me and my loved ones. May the desire of my heart always be to bring you honor and glory in all I say and do, O Lord, may I speak of your love and word all day long and impress them on my children and loved one's hearts, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it,

Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive them, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins.” Mark 11:24-25 Father God, I humbly come to you today asking you to hear my prayers, asking for your mercy and grace. I know that you know what is best for me and I trust in you, O Lord, I bring all my fears, worries and cares at your merciful feet and ask you to lift me up and strengthen me. If there is any resentment or unforgiveness in my heart towards anyone, I ask you to make it known to me and help me forgive so that nothing will hinder my prayers, 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. Ephesians 2:8-9 Merciful and loving Father in heaven, there is no end to your amazing grace and unconditional love. Thank you for reminding me that I have been saved through faith, not because of what I say or do, but because it is your gift of salvation through your Son, Jesus, to all those who believe. Cover me with your love, O God, stir in me a fire that the world cannot explain and may my works be done only in gratitude and to bring honor and glory to you, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. John 14:27 Merciful Lord, I humbly come to your throne of grace today to claim your promises, I want the peace that only you can give, the peace that this world could never give or understand. I ask that you fill me with your comfort and love, that I will not be afraid and trust that you will handle anything I need to face today. May my heart not be troubled as I put my worries and cares in your precious hands I pray, in Jesus' name. Amen

Look at the birds of the air - your heavenly Father feeds them

Look at the birds of the air, that they do not sow, nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not worth much more than they? And who of you by being worried can add a single hour to his life? Matthew 6:26-27 Merciful Father, I thank you for your promises, I thank you for loving us so much and I am thankful to know that you already know my needs and will meet them according to your will. Remind me to cast all my cares upon you, O God, give me faith, strength and wisdom to trust in you completely, to remember not to worry about anything because all will work out for good according to your perfect will, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

Lord, you hear my voice

​Hear my cry for help, my King and my God, for to you I pray. In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly. Psalm 5:2-3 My King and my God, I thank you for another day of life, I thank you for your abundant blessings, your never-ending mercy and grace and for hearing my voice. I humbly come to you this morning to ask forgiveness of my sins, and to lay my request before you, O Lord, I put all my burdens and fears in your hands and ask that you will bring me peace as I wait patiently on you, in Jesus' name I pray. Amen

He rewards those who earnestly seek him

And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. Hebrews 11:6 Father in heaven, I thank you for the privilege of prayer, I thank you for giving me the opportunity to know you and love you. Help me walk by faith daily and seek you with all my heart, help me remember that you always have something better in store for us and will only give us what is best for us, O Lord. May my actions be pleasing unto you today, strengthen my faith, bless me, walk beside me and guard my steps, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

become like little children

Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, whoever takes the lowly position of this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 18:3-4 Father in heaven, help me focus on you in a child like manner, realizing I am dependent on you for everything that matters in this world, doubting in nothing, but believing your Word and promises. Help me to be humble and surrender my will to you, O Lord, that I may be able to grow in faith and strengthen my walk with you, I pray in Jesus' name.Amen

I trust in You, O Lord

But as for me, I trust in You, O Lord;I say, “You are my God.” My times are in Your hand Psalm 31:14-15 Lord, you are my rock and my fortress, you are my strength and my redeemer and I am thankful for the privilege you have given us to come to you with all of our troubles, burdens and fears. I trust in you, O God, I know that everything is in your hands and you are always in control. Deliver me in your righteousness, lead me and guide me as I give you control of my life, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

You will hear a voice behind you

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

Guide me in your truth

Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long. Psalm 25:4-5 Father God, you are faithful, full of great mercy, love and kindness, and I am thankful to be your child. Show me your ways, O God, guide me in the way I should go, teach me to be humble and do what is right in your eyes and not the eyes of the world. Help me keep my eyes focused on you and put all my hope and trust in you always, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord

“But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him. They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit.” Jeremiah 17:7-8 Father God, thank you for all the blessings you have already given me, thank you for the blessings that are still yet to be received. Help me put all my hope and trust in your unfailing and everlasting love, O God, may my soul rest without fear or worry knowing that you are still sitting on the throne no matter what goes around me, 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 and 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 your abundant blessings, your wisdom and love, O Lord, that we may be holy and without fault in your eyes, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

Father of mercies and God of all comfort

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 Blessed Lord in heaven, you are the Father of mercies and grace, you are the God of all comfort and I thank you for being such an amazing and merciful God, my comforter. May I be an instrument for your kingdom, O Lord, and may I be able to give the same comfort to others that you have so graciously given me, I pray in Jesus name. Amen

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness

​Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Matthew 5:6-9 Father God, give me hunger for your precious Word and thirst for your righteousness, fill me with your blessed Spirit and purify my heart. May I be peacemaker, loving and merciful, O Lord, may I walk in the footsteps of my Savior, that I may be worthy of being called your child, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

Be on your guard

Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. Do everything in love. 1 Corinthians 16:13 Blessed and merciful Lord, keep me on guard at all times, focused on you and not on the world. Help me stand firm in my faith, in your love and tenderness and be courageous, trusting that you are always standing by my side. May my actions always bring you honor and glory, O Lord as you draw me closer to you, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

The Lord makes firm the steps of the one who delights in him

The Lord makes firm the steps of the one who delights in him; though he may stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with his hand. Psalm 37:23-24 Almighty and merciful Lord, make my steps firm, direct them by your word, instruct me and teach me to trust you with all my heart. I bring all my fears, doubts and anxieties and lay them at your feet, O God, bring peace into my heart and do not let me stray from the path you have set before me. Uphold me into your righteous and merciful hand and do not let me fall, 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 defense of my life; Whom shall I dread? When evildoers came upon me to devour my flesh, My adversaries and my enemies, they stumbled and fell. Though a host encamp against me, My heart will not fear; Though war arise against me, in spite of this I shall be confident. Psalm 27:1-3 Merciful Father in heaven, I thank you for being my defense, my comforter, my redeemer and strength. I humbly ask that you help me stand confident and firm in my faith regardless of the crashing waves and the storms I may face, O God. Fill me with your strength and your merciful love, let me feel your gentle hand upon me that I may not live in fear, 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