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When I am afraid, I put my trust in you

When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I shall not be afraid. What can flesh do to me? Psalm 56:3-4 Heavenly Lord, help us remember that no matter what happens in our lives, you are in control and you will take care of us. Remind us to lean on you, to put all our faith and trust in you, our Mighty God and, help us hear your voice of comfort when we are afraid and fill us with your peace, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

Cast your cares on the Lord

Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken. Psalm 55:22. Father God, I cast all my cares upon you today, I bring my fears, burdens and worries at your feet. I trust that no matter what I face today, you will take care of it according to your will, O Lord. Please keep reminding me not to worry, but to just trust in you and I will not be shaken, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father encourage your hearts and strengthen you

​May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good deed and word. 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 Thank you Lord, for being my encourager, for the strength and peace that you offer us, for the hope of eternal life and for choosing me to me your child. May you continue to be with me, O God, may your grace and love surround me and may your living word continue to give me strength, 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 Thank you for your amazing love, Father, your faithfulness is more than we can comprehend. I exalt you, O God, because you are my rock and my strength, my deliverer and my protector. May I bring you glory in all I do as you continue to watch over me every day of my life, and may I put all my trust in you, my deliverer, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen​

My grace is sufficient for you

But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. 2 Corinthians 12:9 Loving God in heaven, I know that your purpose for me is good, but sometimes you allow trials in our lives so that your power will be made perfect in our weakness, I thank you for those things in my life that keep me weak and dependent on you, O Lord. I come before you and plead with you for strength, peace and grace to help me stand when I am weak and to feel your loving arms surrounding me always, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen​

Come to me..and I will give you rest

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30 Thank you Lord, for loving me so much, for being gentle and kind to me even though I don't deserve you. Thank you for letting me come to you just as I am, weak, helpless, and burdened. I ask that you give me rest, the kind of rest that only you can give to my soul, that I may rest in your loving arms, as I surrender my life to you, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Colossians 3:15 Heavenly Father, I am thankful that you always meet all my needs and watch over me. Rule my heart and fill it with your joy and peace, O Lord, may it overflow with hope by the power of your Holy Spirit. Remind me not to be troubled or afraid about anything I face because all my trust is in you, and because you called me to peace, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

All flesh is like grass and all its glory like the flower of grass

“All flesh is like grass and all its glory like the flower of grass. The grass withers, and the flower falls, but the word of the Lord remains forever.” And this word is the good news that was preached to you. 1 Peter 1:24-25 Purify my heart, Father God, may I not devote my life to this world and the rewards of this world, but devote it to your kingdom and for the eternal reward that you have prepared for me. May I be obedient to your Word, which remains forever and may I bring glory and honor to your Name , I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

For as the soil makes the sprout come up and a garden causes seeds to grow, so the Sovereign LORD will make righteousness and praise spring up

For as the soil makes the sprout come up and a garden causes seeds to grow, so the Sovereign LORD will make righteousness and praise spring up before all nations. Isaiah 61:11 Thank you, Sovereign LORD, for your garments of salvation and robe of righteousness and for your promises of an everlasting life with you. Help me walk in your righteousness, O God, to keep my eyes focused on you and bring your praise and honor in all I do today, I pray. Amen

The Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit; and these three are one

For there are three that bear witness in heaven: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit; and these three are one. 1 John 5:7 Thank you Father for being my God and my loving Father, thank you for sending your Son, Jesus, to us that we may have eternal life. Thank you Lord for sending us your Holy Spirit to help us get through each day, to give us strength and comfort when we needed. May our hearts be filled with your Spirit and your goodness, O God, may we bring you honor and glory in all we do, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

Peace I leave with you

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid. John 14:27 My God and my Lord, creator of heaven and earth, I humbly ask you to give me the peace that only you can give, the peace that surpasses all human understanding. I ask that you guard my heart, O God, take away any anxiety, fear, and worry in my heart as I put all my trust in you. Let me rejoice knowing that I am in your precious hands, and that you are already taking care of things for me, even when I cannot see, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

Everyone who drinks of this water will thirst again

Jesus answered and said to her, “Everyone who drinks of this water will thirst again; but whoever drinks of the water that I will give him shall never thirst; but the water that I will give him will become in him a well of water springing up to eternal life.” John 4:13 Father God, remind me not to thirst for anything this world has to offer and the things that will never satisfy my soul. I want to drink of your living water and be filled with your spirit, O Lord, that I may verflow with the joy of your salvation and hope for eternal life. May I thirst and hunger for your word daily, may I share your waters with others and may I be filled with your goodness and grace, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

Faith comes from hearing the message

“Lord, who has believed our message?” Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word of God. Romans 10:16-17 Merciful Lord in heaven, blessed be your Holy Name in all of the Earth. I thank you for giving us your word, for giving us hope and encouragement trough your word. Please keep reminding me, Father God, that my faith will only grow by reading the message you left for us, by being diligent and consistent and making time to read it and spend time each day with you in prayer. Help me become the person you meant for me to be, bless me and bring bring me close to you, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

Pray for each other

Is anyone among you in trouble? Let them pray. Is anyone happy? Let them sing songs of praise. Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up. If they have sinned, they will be forgiven. Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective. James 5:13-16 Father God, thank you for the privilege you have given us in prayer, thank you for your promises of hearing our prayers and answering them according to your will. Help me remember that just because I don't get the results I want does not mean you did not hear my prayer, O Lord. Help me remember that you are in control and know what is best for me, even when I don't understand, may all of it be for your glory I pray, in Jesus' name. Amen

Let your light shine before others

​You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:14-16 Loving Father, I thank you because you never fails to help those whom you have set upon the sure foundation of your loving-kindness; through Jesus my Lord. Let your Holy Spirit fill my heart that I may be a bright light shining in this dark world for you, O God. May everything I do be to glorify and honor you, and may your precious light shine on me daily, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

When you pass through the waters, I will be with you

“Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you. For I am the Lord your God Isaiah 43:1-3 Thank you Sovereign Lord for being with me always, for your comfort and peace. For being my Redeemer and for your promises that no matter what I am going through you will be there with me and will never leave me. I know that your plans for me are better than I could imagine, I only ask that you will give me the strength to handle whatever I need to face without fear, to keep being faithful and believe with all my heart, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

Take delight in the Lord,

Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this: He will make your righteous reward shine like the dawn, your vindication like the noonday sun. Psalm 37:4-6 Mighty God in heaven, I delight in you, your Word and your promises, and I thank you for being faithful, loving and merciful. I come to you in repentance and accept your free gift of salvation through your son, Jesus. Give me hunger for your Word and a heart for the lost, O God, I ask you to remove from my heart anything that is unrighteous in your eyes. May your desires become my desires as you fill me with your Spirit, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13 Almighty God, you are my hope, my strength and my trust is in you. Help me overflow with hope, fill me with your Spirit, love and blessings, O God, help me have peace and walk in victory knowing that with you I can do all things, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

You will seek me and find me

Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. I will be found by you,” declares the Lord, Jeremiah 29:12-13 Thank you Father God for hearing my prayers, for being attentive to my needs and stretching out your mighty hand to save me. I will seek you, with all my heart I will praise your name for your unfailing love and your faithfulness, your love, Lord, endures forever. May I humbly walk before you today, O God, and may I bring honor and glory to your name, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

Love your neighbor as yourself

The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these.” Mark 12:30-31 Merciful Lord, thank you for your amazing love, teach me to love you with all my heart, all my understanding, my strength, my mind and soul that I may have a greater relationship with you. Help me love my neighbor as myself and love unconditionally as you do, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

I know that the Lord saves his anointed

​Now I know that the Lord saves his anointed; he will answer him from his holy heaven with the saving might of his right hand. Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God. They collapse and fall, but we rise and stand upright. Psalm 20:6-8 Creator of the universe, thank you for reminding me that you always hear our prayers from your holy heaven,no matter where we are when we pray, and to trust in you and you alone Father God. To put everything in your hands knowing that nothing is too small or too great for you and you will save me with your mighty right hand. Fill me with your Spirit, O Lord, help me trust in you, even in difficult times, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen