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The Lord is enthroned as King forever

The Lord is enthroned as King forever.  The Lord gives strength to his people;  the Lord blesses his people with peace.  Psalm 29:10-11 Lord God, I'm thankful for your kingdom of righteousness, peace and joy, I ask that you bless me and rule in my heart,  give me the peace that surpasses all understanding, peace that only you can give.  Rescue me when my spirit is overwhelmed within me, fill me with your love, peace and joy  that I may give you praise through the trials of life, O God,  let me commit everything into your mighty hand of strength and power and strengthen my soul, I pray in Jesus' name.  Amen

He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins

​​If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9 Father God, I humbly come to your throne of grace today to confess all my sins, I ask that you will purify my heart, cleanse it from all unrighteousness and fill me with your Spirit. Give me hunger for your Word and a willing spirit to do your will and walk humbly before you, O Lord, may I bring honor and glory in everything I say and do, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

Fix your eyes on what lies before you

Look straight ahead,  and fix your eyes on what lies before you.  Mark out a straight path for your feet;  stay on the safe path.  Proverbs 4:25-26 Father God, mark a straight path for my feet and help me keep focused on the path you have set before me  and stop looking back at my failures or the wrong choices I have made.  Keep reminding me, O Lord, that you are in control of everything and as long as I walk in your ways,  everything will work out according to your perfect will, I pray in Jesus' name .  Amen

The Lord is trustworthy in all he promises

The Lord is trustworthy in all he promises and faithful in all he does. The Lord upholds all who fall and lifts up all who are bowed down. Psalm 145:13-14 Father God, thank you for all of your promises, thank you for all of your blessings and for being faithful in all you do. I know that I will never be worthy of your amazing and unconditional love, but I am thankful to have it. Keep me in your loving care, O Lord, let your love surround me, uphold me and lift me up daily that I may feel your presence in my life and give you honor and glory, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

My God will supply every need of yours

And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. To our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen. Philippians 4:19 Merciful Lord in heaven, blessed be your name in all the earth, I thank you for being my provider, for supplying all of my needs according to the riches of your glory. I know I don't deserve anything, O God, but I am thankful for your unconditional love and mercy. May my faith continue to grow as I see your mighty hand in my life, I pray in Jesus, my Savior's name, Amen

Know that the Lord is God

Know that the Lord is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture. Psalm 100:3 Thank you Father God, because you are our God, you made us and we are privileged to know that we belong to you. Thank you for watching over us, for loving us with your unfailing love. Please continue to be with us, O Lord, continue to send your holy angels to watch over us,to bless our families and our loved ones, continue to work in us and strengthen us, we pray in Jesus' precious name. Amen

Those who know your name trust in you

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

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 Father in heaven, you are rich in mercy and grace, I thank you for your loving kindness and the gift of salvation. I'm thankful to have been saved by your amazing grace through faith and not because anything I did or will do. Keep reminding me to be obedient to your will, O God, and walk in the footsteps of my Savior, Jesus, I pray in His Holy Name. Amen.

Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly

Blessed is the man who walks  not in the counsel of the ungodly,  nor stands in the path of sinners,  nor sits in the seat of the scornful;  but his delight is in the law of the Lord.  P salm 1:1-2 Holy Lord, I thank you for calling me to be your child, I thank you for making me a new creation and I humbly ask that you give me wisdom to walk in righteousness. Guide my steps, purify my thoughts and help me not to walk in the counsel of the ungodly, O God, may I delight in your ways and you Word each day, I pray in Jesus' name.  Amen

​For the Lord God is a sun and shield

​For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord bestows favor and honor; no good thing does he withhold from those whose walk is blameless. Lord Almighty, blessed is the one who trusts in you. Psalm 84:11-12 God Almighty, you are my sun and shield and I am so thankful for your amazing love and blessings and for all the wonderful things you have done in my life. Teach me your ways and the riches of your love, give me an undivided heart that I may walk blameless before you. May I praise you, Oh Lord my God, and always trust in you with all my heart, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

God of 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 full of mercy, grace and compassion, you are the God of all comfort, and I thank you for being such an amazing and merciful God and being my comforter. May I be an instrument for your kingdom, O Lord, use me for your glory, use me to bring the same comfort to others that you have so graciously given me, that they too may be filled with your amazing peace, 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. There are times that the worries and fears of this world are more than we can bare, and even though we know that you are in control of everything, we get overwhelmed with fear. Fill us with your everlasting peace, O Lord, strengthen us and uphold us with your righteous hand. Let us feel your loving embrace and keep reminding us who you are and showing us your great mercy each day that we may not be dismayed, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

​You are my portion

​ You are my portion, Lord;  I have promised to obey your words.  I have sought your face with all my heart;  be gracious to me according to your promise.  Psalm 119:57 Loving and merciful Father in heaven, your hands made me and formed me; you love me with your eternal and never ending love and I'm so thankful to be your child. Be my portion, fill me with your love, give me understanding and wisdom to obey your words wholeheartedly, O Lord, be gracious unto me according to your promise, I pray in Jesus' name.Amen

With humility comes wisdom

When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. Proverbs 11:2 Father, I praise you for your goodness in my life, for your abundant blessings and grace, I thank you for teaching me that you oppose the proud, but give grace to the humble. Grant me the virtue of true humility and wisdom, O God, keep me strong in faith, but humble in spirit. May you be glorified today in all I think, say, and do and may you continue to bless me that I may be a blessing to others, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

Children are a heritage from the Lord

Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from Him. Psalm 127:3 Loving and merciful God in heaven, thank you for our greatest blessings, our children, thank you for allowing us to guide them and bring them up to belong to you and not the world. Give us patience, wisdom and unconditional love for them, O Lord, help us remember that our greatest gift to our children is to help them know you and teach them to live to serve, love and honor you in everything they do. May the peace and love of Christ rule in their hearts always as you bless and protect them and keep them in your loving arms, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

Be made new

​​You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness. Ephesians 4:22-24 Father God, King of kings, Lord of lords, you are faithful, merciful, righteous and holy, I ask you to help me put away anything in my life that is ungodly, anything that is unrighteous, does not please you or bring your glory. Help me be a new creation, O Lord, to be Christ-like and walk according to your teachings, may you fill me with wisdom and discernment as you guide my way daily, I pray in Jesus name. Amen

Blessed are those who walk in the light of your presence

​Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne; love and faithfulness go before you. Blessed are those who have learned to acclaim you, who walk in the light of your presence, Lord. They rejoice in your name all day long; they celebrate your righteousness. Psalm 89:14-16 Righteous Father in heaven, blessed be your name in all of the earth, you are my glory and strength, you are loving and just, you bless those who rejoice in your name all day long and who walk in the light of your presence.Bless me O God, help me walk the path you have set before me and glorify you in all I do, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

Rest in the Lord forever

​​The steadfast of mind you will keep in perfect peace, Because he trusts in you.“Trust in the Lord forever, For in God the Lord, we have an everlasting Rock. Isaiah 26:3-4 Everlasting God, Creator of the ends of the earth, you are my rock, my fortress and my deliverer and I thank you for faithfully hearing my prayers. Help me look beyond what I can see and put my trust in you always, O God, give me your comfort and grace. Help me grow in faith and courage and focus on your promises and love as you wrap your loving arms around me each day, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

Do not be anxious about anything

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 Merciful Father, our lives are full of trials, temptations and troubles, but we know that we should never be discouraged; because we have the privilege to bring everything to you in prayer and we thank you for that privilege. Be our refuge and strength, O God, put your arms around us and be our shield and our rock as we face the path you have before us. Help us remember that you are in control of every situation and that you will always be at our side. Give us the peace which transcends all understanding and guard our hearts and minds, I pray in the loving name of our Lord Jesus, our Savior. Amen

Great are the works of the Lord

Great are the works of the Lord; they are pondered by all who delight in them. Glorious and majestic are his deeds, and his righteousness endures forever. He has caused his wonders to be remembered; the Lord is gracious and compassionate. Psalm 111:2-4 Loving God in heaven, all your deeds are glorious and majestic, you are gracious and compassionate, to you belongs eternal praise, and I will extol you with all my heart. I am thankful to be your child and I ask that you will continue to bless me, my family and loved ones, O God, fill us with your Spirit and love that we may bring you glory, praise and honor, 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, and 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​