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The Lord is righteous in all his ways and faithful in all he does

​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 Great are you Lord and most worthy of praise; your greatness no one can fathom, you fulfill our desires, you are full of compassion and love for us and hear our prayers when we call out to you. Please continue to be near me, O God, let me feel your presence, your comfort and your love. Remind me that you are always in control of everything and all I need to do is trust you because your love us with everlasting love and you are faithful in all you do, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

The Lord is my light and my salvation

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 Merciful and loving Lord, thank you for being my light and my salvation, thank you for reminding me that I should not fear because you are always with me. Be my stronghold each and every day, hold me close to you, O God, never let me go and fill me with your peace, your love and your strength. I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

Blessed are those whose transgressions are forgiven

“Blessed are those whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. Blessed is the one whose sin the Lord will never count against them.” Romans 4:7-8 ​ Merciful and Mighty God in heaven, I thank you for covering all my sins, I thank you for forgiving me and loving me with your everlasting and amazing love. Please remind me that no matter what I have done, O God, you will always welcome be back into your loving arms, forgive me and will not count my sins against me, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

​For our struggle is not against flesh and blood

​For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground. Ephesians 6:12-13 Merciful Lord in heaven, it is easy to forget that our struggles come from the dark world and forces greater than we can handle on our own. Help us remember that we can be victorious because the battle is not ours, the battle has been won by your Son, Jesus, our Lord and Savior. Help us put on your full armor to fight against the attacks of the enemy, O Lord, to be ready for anything that comes our way through prayer and faithfulness, 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, and giving joyful thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of his holy people in the kingdom of light. Colossians 1:10-12 Father, I humbly come to your throne of grace, asking you to fill me with your Spirit, that I may live a life worthy of your love and please you in everything I do, help me bear fruit in every good work, and grow in your knowledge each day. Strengthen me, O God, with all your power according to your glorious might so that I may have great endurance and patience in anything I face and give you joyful thanks in every situation, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

God made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions

​​But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions it is by grace you have been saved. Ephesians 2:4-5 Merciful and forgiving Father in heaven, thank you for your amazing and great love for us, thank you for the hope you have given us in your Son, Jesus and for the forgiveness of our sins. I am thankful that I don't have to earn salvation and to know that it is by your grace that I have it. May the desire of my heart be to serve and honor you, follow you and trust in you each and every day, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

​​Every day I will praise you

​​Every day I will praise you and extol your name for ever and ever. Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom. Psalm 145:1-3 I will exalt you, my God the King, I give you praise and honor and thank you for your mighty and wonderful works and abundant goodness. You are gracious and compassionate and though I can't ever understand your amazing and everlasting love, I am thankful to have it. May I honor you and praise you in all I do, O Lord, may I walk faithfully and obediently and put all my trust in you always, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth

​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

Where morning dawns, where evening fades, you call forth songs of joy

​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, the earth is filled with your glory and wonders and I stand in awe each day I get to witness your power and the great work of your hands. Fill my heart with joyful songs, O Lord do not withhold your mercy from me. May your love and faithfulness always protect me, may your light and your faithful care lead me as I put my trust in you, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth

Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails. 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 Father God, thank you for your unfailing love, mercy and grace. Help me remember that life is too short to live with anger, hatred or bitterness. Don't let me delight in evil, keep record of wrongs, or live dwelling in the past, O Lord. May the desire of my heart be to seek you, to help others and love like Jesus that I may witness your amazing love at work in my life and rejoice with the truth, I pray in Jesus' precious name. Amen

The Lord’s love is with those who fear him

​But from everlasting to everlasting the Lord’s love is with those who fear him, and his righteousness with their children’s children—with those who keep his covenant and remember to obey his precepts. Psalm 103:17-18 I praise you Lord with all my soul, you who works righteousness and justice, who is compassionate and gracious and does not treat us as our sins deserve, but with mercy and love. May your blessings fall upon my family each and every day, upon my children and my children's children, O God, may your mercy, grace and protection be with us as we walk in obedience and love, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

For God so LOVED the world that he gave his one and only Son

For God so LOVED the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. John 3:16-17 Thank you, Father God for choosing me as your child, for loving me so much that you send your only Son to die for my sins, that I may have eternal life. Thank you, Jesus, for willingly sacrifice for me, a sinner, for becoming one of us to feel our pain and sorrows, to bring us hope and love. I know I could never repay your amazing gift, but I do want to serve and love you and tell others about the hope that lives in me, that they too may have the hope of an eternal life at your side. Amen

This is love, that we walk according to His commandments

​This is love, that we walk according to His commandments. This is the commandment, that as you have heard from the beginning, you should walk in it. 2 John 1:6 God of mercy, help me walk in full obedience to your will and your commandments, help me stay close to you and honor you in all I say and do. Help me walk the walk you have set before me, not just in words, but in actions, O Lord, let me feel you walking beside me and fill me with your never ending love, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

Love one another; as I have loved you

​A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.” John 13:34-35 I am so thankful for your unconditional love, Father God, thankful that you don't ever treat me the way I should be treated, and so thankful for your forgiveness and mercy. Help me be more like you, Lord, help me walk in love and deeds and not just in words. Help me love with unconditional love, to forgive as you do and be merciful as you are merciful. Help me be a reflection of you and always be thankful for all your abundant blessings, I pray in in Jesus' name. Amen

The fruit of the Spirit is love

​​But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Galatians 5:22 Loving Father in heaven, thank you for the fruit of your Spirit, transform my life that I may imitate your character and be a blessing to others. Keep reminding me that my actions speak louder than words, O God, and that I can be a strong witness for you and your love in everything I say or do, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

Grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ

​And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. Ephesians 3:14 Heavenly Father, I will never fully grasp how amazing your love for us is, but I thank you for loving us without deserving your love. Thank you so much for not giving up on me, for your patience and amazing love. Help me, O God, to be more like you, to love like you and forgive as you forgive. Fill me with all the fullness of your overflowing love and help me grow in a deeper relationship with you, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

Create in me a pure heart, O God

Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Do not cast me from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me. Psalm 51:10-12 Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions, wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from all my sins. Create in me a pure and clean heart that longs for your righteousness, that trusts in you and and does your will with a willing spirit, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

​Love bears all things

​Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. 1 Corinthians 13:7 Merciful and Mighty God, thank you for not giving up on me, a sinner, thank you for being so patient and waiting while you mold me into the person you created me to be. Help me not to give up on those I love either, but to wait patiently and love unconditionally. Keep reminding me there is hope with you and that prayer is powerful and effective when we are obedient to your will, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

God lives in us and his love is made complete in us

No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us. John 4:12 Blessed God, Creator of heaven and earth, thank you for your everlasting love, thank you for loving me as I am and waiting patiently for me, a sinner. Live in me, O Lord, help me surrender my life to you and abide in your love that others may see you in me, and I may be made complete in your perfect love, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

​Love is patient, love is kind

​ Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails.1 Corinthians 13:4-8 Thank you Lord in heaven for your amazing love that never fails and never ends, for loving me with all my faults and imperfections. Change my heart to love like yours, O God, to be patient and kind, to love unconditionally and forgive without keeping record. May my actions reflect the love I have for you and may I always bring honor and glory to you, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen