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I lie down and sleep; I wake again, because the LORD sustains me

​But you, LORD, are a shield around me, my glory, the One who lifts my head high. I call out to the LORD, and he answers me from his holy mountain. I lie down and sleep; I wake again, because the LORD sustains me. Psalm 3:3-5 You are my shield, O God, and I know that you are close to those who call upon your Holy Name. I am so thankful that I can sleep in peace and wake up knowing that it is you who wakes me up and sustains me. May your loving arms surround me and may I never forget you are my loving Father, who will always take care of me, I pray in Jesus name. Amen

My lips shall praise You

Because Your lovingkindness is better than life, My lips shall praise You. Thus I will bless You while I live; I will lift up my hands in Your name. Psalm 63:3-4 Loving and merciful Father in heaven, thank you for your everlasting love and protection, thank you for your lovingkindness and compassion for me, a sinner. May my grateful and thankful heart leap with joy and praise you all day long, O God, may my lips praise you and bring honor and glory in all I say and do, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen​

Let your glory be over all the earth.

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 108:5-6 Blessed be the name of the Lord, my God, my maker, for great is your love and your mercy for us, who do not deserve it. My flesh is weak, but my spirit is willing to do your will, O God, save me, strengthen me, deliver me from sin and unrighteousness and make me a new creation, that I may live to honor you and give you glory in all I do, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

Your word, Lord, is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens

Your word, Lord, is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens. Your faithfulness continues through all generations; you established the earth, and it endures. Psalm 119 Thank you God for giving me another day of life, for my family, my health, the food you provide, for your protection and your amazing love. Help me remember that this world and the things of this world are temporary, but your word is eternal. Keep me focused on you no matter what is happening around me, O Lord, may I feel your love surrounding me daily as you fill me with your peace and draw me closer to your side, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

It is you who watch over my way

​I cry aloud to the Lord; I lift up my voice to the Lord for mercy.   I our out before him my complaint; before him I tell my trouble. When my spirit grows faint within me, it is you who watch over my way. Psalm 142:1-3 Loving and merciful God in heaven, you are righteous and faithful in all your ways and I thank you for hearing my prayers, I thank you for being my refuge and help. When my spirit grows faint, fill me with your strength, show me the way I should go, O God, for to you I entrust my life, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

For he guards the course of the just

For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding. He holds success in store for the upright, he is a shield to those whose walk is blameless, for he guards the course of the just and protects the way of his faithful ones. Proverbs 2:6 - 8 Father God, you are righteous and merciful and I know that everything is in your loving hands. I give you control to guide the course of my life O Lord, guard me, be my shield and protect me from anything that would steer me away from you. Give me your heavenly wisdom, knowledge and understanding as I faithful follow you and do your will, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to your life?

Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to your life? Since you cannot do this very little thing, why do you worry about the rest? Luke 12:25 Merciful Lord, you are our righteous Savior, nothing is out of your control. I ask you to please help me remember not to worry about anything because you are already at work, even if I cannot see it. Help me put all my worries and fears at your feet and fill me with your heavenly peace, O God, remind me that you will fight all my battles for me and give me victory, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

Knock and the door will be opened to you

Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened. Matthew 7:7-8 You are the living God, the God of wonders and impossibilities, and you are my loving Father in heaven. Help me seek you with all my heart, to come boldly to your throne of grace to trust in your perfect timing and holy will, O Lord. Teach me to pray with thanksgiving and rest in the knowledge that you are working all things together for my good because you love me, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

Your righteousness is like the highest mountains

Your love, Lord, reaches to the heavens, your faithfulness to the skies. Your righteousness is like the highest mountains, your justice like the great deep. You, Lord, preserve both people and animals. How priceless is your unfailing love, O God! Psalm 36:5-7 How priceless is your unfailing love, Lord in heaven, thank you for loving me with all my imperfections, for being my God and taking care of me daily hearing my prayers, even though I do not deserve you. Help me remember to take refuge in the shadow of your mighty wings, O God, to trust in you and delight in your word and promises as I walk obedient to your will, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

Fear God and keep his commandments

Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the duty of all mankind. For God will bring every deed into judgment, including every hidden thing, whether it is good or evil. Ecclesiastes 12:13-14 Merciful Father, I thank you for being my God, my refuge, my portion, my strength, my stronghold and my salvation. Thank you for your word and your commands that guide us and keep us walking in righteousness in your loving eyes. Help me walk blameless before you, O God, keep reminding me that nothing is hidden from our eyes. Keep me away from all evil, keep my way secure and give me victory over sin that I may stand in your presence and receive my reward according to your righteousness, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

​Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart

​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 Lord God, I delight in you, your Word and your promises, I thank you for being faithful and loving, and for loving me as I am. I come to you in repentance and accept your free gift of salvation through your son, Jesus, I commit my way to yours. 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, take the desires of my heart and replace them with yours, fill me with your Spirit that my desires may become yours, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight

Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord, my strength and my Redeemer. Psalm 19:14 Father God, cleanse me from my sins, let them not have dominion over me that I may be blameless and innocent as a child is in your sight. May the words that come out of my mouth and my thoughts be acceptable to you, O Lord, and may you give me strength and wisdom to keep walking the path that leads to eternal life, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

He rescues and he saves

​For he is the living God and he endures forever; his kingdom will not be destroyed, his dominion will never end. He rescues and he saves; he performs signs and wonders in the heavens and on the earth. Daniel 6:26-27 Father God, you are the God of wonders, the living God and your love endures forever. You rescue and save your people, you keep them under your loving arms. I ask that your loving arms will wrap around me and my loved ones today, O Lord, that you will walk with me, guide my path and lead me to your loving arms, I pray in Jesus’ name. Amen

What is mankind that you are mindful of them

​ When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is mankind that you are mindful of them, human beings that you care for them? Psalm 8:1-4 Creator of heaven and earth, how majestic is your name in all the earth. The heavens declare your majesty, your greatness and your power, O God. When I consider this I do wonder why would you care about each one of us on this earth, who are we, that you were willing to send your precious Son to die for us? I may not understand, but I thank you for being our loving, merciful and forgiving Father, who loves us unconditionally and who is ready to embrace us if we come to you. May you keep me close to you and never let go of me, please continue to bless and love me with your everlasting love, I pray in Jesus' precious name. Amen

You are the potter; we are all the work of your hand

Yet you, Lord, are our Father. We are the clay, you are the potter; we are all the work of your hand. Do not be angry beyond measure, Lord; d o not remember our sins forever. Oh, look on us, we pray, for we are all your people. Isaiah 64:8-9 Merciful Lord, you are our loving and forgiving Father in heaven, I thank you for being so patient with me, I thank you for your unconditional love. I ask Father God, that you mold me into the person you want me to be, that you shape my life and guide my path, let me be the work of your wonderful hands as I surrender my life to you, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness

“I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 8:12 Thank you Jesus for being my Lord and Savior, for being the light of the world to guide our path. May your light shine on me by day and night, may I walk in the light of your Spirit, obeying your will and being a sunbeam for you in this dark world, I pray in your Holy Name. Amen

Blessed are those who listen to me, watching daily at my doors

Blessed are those who listen to me, watching daily at my doors, waiting at my doorway. For those who find me find life and receive favor from the Lord. Proverbs 8:34-35 Merciful and faithful Lord in heaven, it is easy to get caught up in the things of this world, so I humbly ask you to help me keep my eyes focused on you and your heavenly kingdom, give me hunger for your word and fill me daily with your Holy Spirit. May I be faithfully watching at your doorway and find favor, in your loving eyes, O Lord. May I be an obedient and humble servant ready to do your will in everything I do, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen