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Bbe transformed by the renewing of your mind

​ Do not conform to the pattern of this world,  but be transformed by the  renewing  of your mind.  Then you will be able to test and approve  what God’s will is – his good, pleasing and perfect will.  Romans 12:2 Father God, thank you for your amazing and unconditional love and for the forgiveness of my sins. Don't let me conform to the pattern of this world, but fill me with your loving, peaceful Spirit, transform and  renew  my mind. Fill me with your joy and peace, O Lord, and help me be more like you as I put my life and trust into your blessed hands, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace

His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. Isaiah 9:6-7 Mighty God in heaven, we will never be worthy of your love and your great sacrifice, but we are so very thankful that you sent your your Son, Jesus, our wonderful counselor, mighty Prince of peace into this world to be our Redeemer. May I proclaim the good news of Jesus' birth as I walk in His footsteps and bring you honor and glory in all I say and do, I pray in His Holy and precious Name. Amen

She will give birth to a son

An angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.” All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet:The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel" which means “God with us” Matthew 1:20-22 Blessed Lord in heaven, thank you for sending us your Son to save us and give us hope. It is so amazing to know that you love us so much that you would send us a Savior to deliver us from our sins and show us the way to redemption. Help us remember that you are always with us, O God, and that celebrating the birth of our Savior is not just for Christmas, but each and every day, all year long, I pray in Jesus precious' name. Amen

For to us a child is born

For to us a child is  born , to us a son is given,  and the government will be on his shoulders.  And he will be called Wonderful Counselor,  Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.  Isaiah 9:6 Merciful Father in heaven, I thank you for your gracious and loving son, Jesus,  our wonderful counselor and prince of peace.  accept your gift of love, mercy, peace and eternal life.  I ask that you fill me with your spirit and strength, O God, that you help me keep my eyes on you  and your heavenly kingdom  that I may become a new creation in Christ Jesus, I pray.  Amen

The Father has sent his Son to be the Savior of the world

This is how we know that we live in him and he in us: He has given us of his Spirit. And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent his Son to be the Savior of the world.  1 John 4:13-14 Praise be to you, Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth, thank you for your great mercy and unfailing love for all your children, thank you for sending us your Son to save us. May we be filled with your Spirit and love that we may witness to others, O God, may you live in our hearts as we walk in obedience and have your blessings and prosperity, I pray in the precocious name of your Son, Jesus.Amen

The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed

The Lord reigns forever; he has established his throne for judgment. He rules the world in righteousness and judges the peoples with equity. The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. Psalm 9 Father, you reign forever, you are righteous and gracious, you are our refuge, our help, our stronghold in times of trouble and our savior. I thank you for being attentive to my prayers and always being there for me. Help me follow you with all my heart, O God, help me trust in you no matter what I'm going through, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

here will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents

I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent. Luke 15:7 Lord God in heaven, your love saw me broken and full of regrets as deep as the ocean, but yet you found me and carried me on your shoulders without giving up on me. Thank you for forgiving my sins, for giving me new life, new hope and eternal life and for loving me with unconditional love. Please continue to work in me, cleanse me and mold me into the child you need me to be, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God

For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,  and all are justified freely by his grace  through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus. God presented Christ as a sacrifice of atonement,  through the shedding of his blood— to be received by faith.  Romans 3:23-25 Thank you for your amazing love, Lord, thank you for sending your Son  that we may be redeemed. I know I am a sinner and fall short of your glory daily and I need your grace and  forgiveness , O God. Keep reminding me that we all have sinned and fallen short of your glory and we must not judge, but love,  we must forgive as you forgive that we may have eternal life at your side, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

Give thanks in all circumstances

Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 I give you thanks with great gratitude in my heart, Father God, for all of the wonderful things you have done in my life; for family, for health, for a roof over my head, for my job, for friends and most of all, for the gift of Salvation. For sending your Son to this world so that we may have the blessed hope of an eternal life with you. Amen

When my spirit grows faint within me, 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 pour 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

Make Your face shine upon Your servant

​ Look upon me and be merciful to me, As Your custom is toward those who love Your name.  Direct my steps by Your word, and let no iniquity have dominion over me.  Redeem me from the oppression of man, That I may keep Your precepts.  Make Your f ace shine upon Your servant, And teach me Your statutes.  Psalm 119:32-34 Merciful Father in heaven, direct my steps by your word and let me cling to your testimonies.  Teach me your ways, O Lord, and give me understanding. May your  mercies  come to me and your salvation according to your word, let no iniquity have dominion over me. May your face shine upon me each day as I seek your precepts and keep my heart blameless in your sight, I pray in Jesus' name.  Amen

But with you there is forgiveness

If you, Lord, kept a record of sins, Lord, who could stand? But with you there is forgiveness, so that we can, with reverence, serve you. Psalm 130:3-4 Heavenly Father, thank you for your grace and mercy, thank you for not keeping a record of my sins, thank you for giving us your Son, that we may know you through Him and for the hope of eternal life. I know that nothing is beyond your mercy and forgiveness and I humbly ask that you forgive every sin I have committed, cleanse me, come and live into my heart, O Lord, take full control of my life and let me serve you with reverence and honor, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

Let them give thanks to the Lord for his unfailing love

Let them give thanks to the Lord for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for mankind, for he satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things. Psalm 107:8-9 Eternal Lord and King of all kings, I give you thanks for your unfailing love, for your promises and all that you have done for me and all that you still will do without me deserving any of it. Continue to be with me, O God, bless me and fill me with your Spirit that I may be used for your kingdom, that I may remain grounded in your love and strong in faith, I pray in Jesus name. Amen

I will magnify Him with Thanksgiving

I will praise the name of God with a song, And will magnify Him with Thanksgiving. Psalm 69:30 I give thanks to you, O God, for all of your wonderful blessings.Thank you for my life, my family, my health and well being.Thank you for one more day of life, Lord, another opportunity to serve you.Thank you for the freedom we share in this blessed country.Thank you for your mercy and grace, for your unfailing, unconditional love. Thank you, for your encouragement and wisdom. Thank you for your promises and protection, but most of all Thank you, Lord, for giving me the best gift of all, eternal life at your side. Amen

Thanksgiving to God

You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God. 2 Corinthians 9:11 Father God, I thank you with all of my heart for your promises, for your grace and goodness, for giving much more than I deserve. Help me trust in you, my provider, my Savior, help me remember not to worry about tomorrow, but to be generous on every occasion with a humble and loving heart and help me remember my reward is in your heavenly kingdom, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart

I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart;  I will tell of all the marvelous things you have done.  I will be filled with joy because of you.  I will sing praises to your name, O Most High.  Psalm 9:1-2 Most High God, I praise your name with all my heart, and give you thanks for all of the marvelous things you have done in my life and for all that you will still do. I know that you have a plan and a purpose for me and I trust that everything in my life will turn out as you planned it, if I only surrender my will to you.  Fill me with your joy, O Lord, surround me with your shield of love, bless me, keep me safe and close to you, I pray in Jesus' name.  Amen

His his mercies begin afresh each morning

The faithful love of the Lord never ends His mercies never cease. Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning. Lamentations 3:22-23 Faithful Lord in heaven, great is your faithfulness, your mercies never cease, I thank you because your Word is full of hope, tenderness, compassion and love. I know that I stumble and fall because I am not perfect, but I'm thankful that your loving mercy and grace begin fresh each morning. May I walk refreshed with your Spirit, O God, full of hope and joy as I keep faithfully trusting and loving you, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

Sing to the LORD with thanksgiving

Sing to the LORD with thanksgiving; make music to our God on the harp.He covers the sky with clouds; he supplies the earth with rain and makes grass grow on the hills.He provides food for the cattle and for the young ravens when they call. His pleasure is not in the strength of the horse, nor his delight in the legs of a man; the LORD delights in those who fear him, who put their hope in his unfailing love.Psalm 147:7-11 Thank you, O Lord, creator of heaven and earth,you are my God and my King and I am thankful for your unfailing and unconditional love. Thank you for your loving kindness, your blessing, mercy and grace and most of all the gift of Salvation, through Jesus.Please continue to walk with me, strengthen me, bless me and keep me under your loving care, I pray in Jesus name.Amen

Always giving thanks to God the Father for everything

Always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.  Ephesians 5:20 Gracious Father in heaven, you are full of righteousness and holiness, you are merciful and mighty  and I thank you with all of my heart for every blessing you have poured out on me.  I want to be filled with your Spirit and do your will, O Lord. Help me be humble and gentle, be content with what I have, to have a grateful and thankful heart and be completely yours, I pray in the name of your Son and my Lord Jesus. Amen

Praise be to the name of God for ever and ever

“Praise be to the name of God for ever and ever;   wisdom and power are his.  He changes times and seasons;  he deposes kings and raises up others.  He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning.  Daniel 2:21 I thank and praise you, God Almighty, your kingdom is an  eternal  kingdom and your dominion endures forever. You give wisdom and knowledge to those who ask and all your ways are just. Be merciful to me, Father God, give me wisdom and knowledge and keep me under your loving care, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also

If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also and if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as well. If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles. Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you. Matthew 5:39-42    Father God, it is not easy to turn the other cheek when someone wrongs us, O God, but your Son Jesus showed us your perfect love by forgiving those who hurt him. Thank you for reminding me that I need to love as you love, to forgive as you forgive and to remember that I am your child above all things.Give me a loving and willing spirit, help me be patient, and walk humbly in the footsteps of my Savior, Jesus, I pray in his Holy name. Amen 

For in the day of trouble he will keep me safe

For in the day of trouble  he will keep me safe in his dwelling; he will hide me in the shelter of his sacred tent  and set me high upon a rock. Psalm 27:5 Blessed Father in heaven, thank you for your protection and your amazing love, thank you for being the stronghold of my life. I ask that you continue to bless, O God, to keep me safe in your loving arms and let me feel your presence in my life as I keep trusting in you regardless of the world around me, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

Pray in the Spirit on all occasions

Take the helmet of salvation  and the sword of the Spirit,  which is the word of God.  And pray in the Spirit on all occasions  with all kinds of prayers and requests.  Ephesians 6:17-18 Thank you  Lord God Almighty, for your powerful word, and for the amazing privilege you have given us in prayer, for your promises that you will hear us if we pray, if we came to you and surrender our will to you. Help me remember to pray and trust that you will hear me, O God, and give you full control over every situation  that I may see your mighty power work in my life, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

Nothing can separate us from the love of God

For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:38-39 Merciful Lord, I will never understand your unconditional love, I will never understand how much I mean to you, but I am truly thankful for your love and blessings, thankful to know that nothing I ever do will separate me from your love. Help me walk in your ways, O God, and be obedient to your will that the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in your sight, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

, and let us return to

Let us examine our ways and test them,   and let us return to the  Lord   Let us lift up our hearts and our hands  to God in heaven. Lamentations 3:40-41 Merciful Father, great is your unfailing love, you are full of grace, compassion and mercy and you are always ready to hear our prayers.  Examine my heart and my mind, O Lord, help me lead a blameless life in your eyes  and be my strength and my fortress of salvation.  Lift me up in your righteous and loving arms and help me be strong  and trust in your perfect will for my life, I pray in Jesus' name.  Amen  

I delight greatly in the Lord

I delight greatly in the Lord; my soul rejoices in my God. For he has clothed me with garments of salvation and arrayed me in a robe of his righteousness.  Isaiah 61:10 My soul rejoices in you, O Sovereign Lord,  I thank you for the greatest gift of all, your Salvation through your Son, Jesus, my Savior. May my words be worship and my actions bring glory and praise to your name, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness

​ Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time;  wait until the Lord comes.  He will bring to light what is hidden in  darkness   and will expose the motives of the heart.  At that time each will receive their praise from God.  1 Corinthians 4:4-5 Father God, Creator of the universe, thank you for reminding me that you are the only one who should judge and I am so grateful that you are a merciful judge. May the motives of my heart be pure and right before your eyes, O Lord, may I bring you honor in all I do and receive your blessings, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

Pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love

P ursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness.  Fight the good fight of the faith.  Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called  when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses. 1 Timothy 6:11-12 Help me fight the good fight of faith, O God, to stand strong in the mist of trouble and temptations and remain pure in your sight.Help me remember that you are always watching over me, Father, and to focus on an eternal life at your precious side, I pray in Jesus' 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;do 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

Call to me and I will answer you

“This is what the LORD says, he who made the earth, the LORD who formed it and established it—the LORD is his name: ‘Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.’Jeremiah 33:2-3 Holy Father, Creator of all the universe, blessed be your name, I call to you today and ask that you fill me with your love and wisdom. Help me, O Lord, to hear your voice and soften my heart to do your will and follow you always, I pray in Jesus name.Amen

Ask where the good way is, and walk in it

This is what the Lord says:“Stand at the crossroads and loo; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls. Jeremiah 6:16 Lord Almighty, God of heaven and earth, I thank you for being my merciful and loving Father, for being my help in the middle of a storm, for giving me victory over my struggles, my fears and my pain. Guide my steps each day, O Lord, show me the way I should go, show me the path that leads to your heavenly kingdom, be my shield and protection. I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure

God did this so that, by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled to take hold of the hope set before us may be greatly encouraged. We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. Hebrews 6:18-19 Thank you Mighty Lord in heaven, for the eternal hope you have given us, for your strong encouragement, strength and love. For reminding us to take refuge in laying hold of the hope set before us, to remember that the pains, sorrows and hurts of this world are only temporary, but your kingdom is eternal. Please continue to help me hold fast to my well-anchored hope in you, and trust you with all of my soul, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness

For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. Colossians 1:13-14 God of grace, thank you for loving us so much, we are so grateful that you are the God of the universe, we are thankful for your grace and peace, for rescuing us from the dominion of darkness. Thank you for forgiving all my sins, O God, and not keeping record of my wrong doings. Help me bear fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge and faith in you, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom

But whenever anyone turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away. Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. 2 Corinthians 3:16-17 Lord God Almighty, thank you for leaving us your Spirit, for giving us hope and freedom, for setting us free from our sins and breaking the chains that bound us. Let your presence fill our hearts and minds, O God, empower us with your Spirit and give us victory over sin that we may be instruments of righteousness for your kingdom, I pray in Jesus' precious name. Ame

Be still, and know that I am God

He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” The Lord Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Psalm 46:10-11 Gracious and Holy Father in heaven, we get so busy and worried about the things of this world that we forget to take a step back and just be still, we forget to meditate on your Word and promises and be filled with your peace. Help me be still, Lord Almighty, be my refuge and strength, my fortress in times of trouble. Remind me that you are still on the throne and all I have to do is surrender my will to you and you will handle my all my cares, worries and fears, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

We wait in hope for the Lord

We wait in hope for the Lord; he is our help and our shield. In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name. May your unfailing love be with us, Lord, even as we put our hope in you. Psalm 33:20-22 Father in heaven, my hope is in your unfailing love, I put my trust in you and thank you for all of your promises and blessings. Help me wait patiently for your perfect timing, be my shield and my help and remind me that everything will turn out for good for those who love you and walk in your ways,, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

He who promised is faithfu

Let us draw near to God with a sincere heart  and with the full assurance that faith brings,  having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us  from a guilty conscience and having  our bodies washed with pure water.  Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess,  for he who promised is faithful.  Hebrews 10:22-23 Father God, you are faithful with all your promises, cleanse me from all my sins, O God, wash them away and make me pure in your sight.  Help me draw near to you with a sincere heart, Lord, help me hold  unswervingly  on to the hope you have given us  and be faithful to you no matter what I face each day, I pray in Jesus' name.   Amen