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Blessed is the man who fears the Lord

Blessed is the man who fears the Lord, who delights greatly in His commandments. His descendants will be mighty on earth; The generation of the upright will be blessed. Wealth and riches will be in his house, and his righteousness endures forever. Psalm 112:1-2 Lord, you are gracious, full of compassion, and righteous and I thank you for your promises and your everlasting love. May I delight in your ways and your laws, O God, may my wealth and riches be in blessings upon my family and my generations, and may I bring honor and glory to you each day I am alive, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

In him we were also chosen

In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will. Ephesians 1:11 Praise be to you, my God and Father of my Lord Jesus, who has blessed me in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ, and because you chose me before creation. May your plans for my life prevail, O Lord, and may you bless me and guide the path you have set before me according to your will, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

God answers me from his holy mountain

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 . Psalm 3:3-4 May your shield surround me and give me peace knowing that you will sustain me, merciful and loving God. Thank you for always hearing my prayers, even my silent prayers, my Lord and Savior. Help me be a faithful and obedient servant, to bring you glory, praises and honor for all you have done for me, as I put all my trust in you, I pray in Jesus name. Amen

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

The word of the Lord endures forever

​All people are like grass, and all their glory is like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall, but ​the word of the Lord endures forever.1 Peter 1:24-25 Thank you merciful Lord for your amazing love, mercy and daily blessings. Keep reminding me this world is temporary, O God, and everything in it will end, but your living word and promises will endure forever, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones

The hearts of the wise make their mouths prudent and their lips promote instruction. Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones. Proverbs 16:23-24 Almighty God in heaven, I thank you for your patience and love, I thank you for your saving grace and for giving us your word that we may receive wisdom and instruction. Teach me not to stray from the path you have set before me, may my thoughts and words be gracious and kind in your eyes Oh God, may the words of my mouth be to build up and not tear down, may they be sweet to your ears, prudent, wise and humble, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

The Lord establishes their steps

In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps. Proverbs 16:9 Father, I know that we can make all the plans we want for our lives, but only you can establish our steps, only you decide what our future holds and what is better for us. Thank you for loving us so much, for knowing the desires of our hearts and wanting the best for us, O Lord. Help us to trust in you always, to know that we can plan, but we need to pray and leave everything in your hands and you will do what is best for us according to your perfect will, 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, but sometimes the worries and fears of this world are more than my soul can bare and even though I know that you are in control of everything, I can get overwhelmed with fear. Fill me with your everlasting peace, O Lord, strengthen me and uphold me with your righteous hand. Let me feel your loving embrace and keep reminding me who you are and showing me your great mercy each day, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love

Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life. Psalms 143:8 Loving Lord, Creator of all, I am so grateful for your unfailing love and wonderful promises each morning. I surrender my will to you and put all my hope and trust in your loving hands. Show me the way I should go, O Lord, teach me your paths of grace, mercy, integrity and love; guide me in your truth, for you are my God, my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

Be devoted to one another in love

Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in love. Romans 12:9-10 Merciful Lord in heaven, fill my heart with your Spirit and love that I may shine with the light of your love and honor you each day. May I cling to what is good and righteous in your eyes, O Lord, keep me away from what is evil and may my love for you be demonstrated in everything I say and do I pray in the precious name of Jesus. Amen

Nothing will separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord

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 and may the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in your sight, 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. Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because he has not believed in the name of God's one and only Son John 3:16-18 Thank you Lord, for sending us your beloved Son that we may have eternal life in your kingdom. thank you for your amazing and unconditional love. Help me, Father, to tell others of the wonderful news of Salvation that they too may share in the blessings and promises you have given us. Continue to work in me, mold me and make me more like you, I pray in the name of your precious Son, Jesus and my wonderful, loving Savior. Amen

You, Lord, are forgiving and good, abounding in love to all who call to you

Bring joy to your servant, Lord,for I put my trust in you. You, Lord, are forgiving and good, abounding in love to all who call to you. Psalm 86:4-5 Merciful and loving Lord in heaven, great is your love toward your children, you do wonderful and marvelous deeds; you are a compassionate and gracious God. You alone are God and there is none like you, and I'm thankful to be your child. Hear my prayer, O Lord, help me glorify your name forever, help me love as you do and forgive as you do that I may dwell in your house forever, I pray in Jesus name. Amen

God is love

Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. He who does not love does not know God, for God is love. 1 John 4:7-8 ​Almighty God in heaven, I come to your throne of grace today with a grateful heart and I thank you for you merciful love. Let me be an instrument of your love, O Lord, let me be your hands and feet and see the need of others, that they may see your love in me and all I do, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

Love is patient and kind

Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 Father, thank you for your promises that you will never leave or forsake us, you give us the desires of our hearts, you are our provider and will meet all our needs. You are our greatest encourager and the one who comforts us in all our troubles, O God, you are close to the brokenhearted and one day you will wipe away all our tears. Please protect us, fill us with your strength and continue to keep us under your loving care, 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

The greatest of these is love

And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love. 1 Corinthians 13:13 Almighty God, your love never fails and I am thankful that you love me as I am. Change my heart, O Lord, give me a heart that longs to do your will and loves as you love, a heart that does not have lust, greed and hate, a heart full of your love, compassion, joy and peace. May my actions reflect the gratitude and love I have for you in all I do, 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. 1 John 4:12 Mighty 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. Live in me, O Lord, help me surrender 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

As the Father loved Me, I also have loved you

As the Father loved Me, I also have loved you; abide in My love. If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My love, just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and abide in His love. John 15:9-10 Father, thank you for your promises that you will love us unconditionally and won’t ever leave or forsake us. Help me grow in my understanding of your eternal and unconditional love for me, a sinner. Live in my heart and make it pure, gentle and loving, O Lord, help me abide in your love and delight in your commandments, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

If anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: the old has gone, the new is here! 2 Corinthians 5 Loving Father in heaven, I am so thankful to have your promises, hope and encouragement. Help me put off my old way of life and shine for you each day, to be your hands and feet and be a blessing to others. May your merciful blessings and grace be upon me, my family and loved ones each and everyday, O God, as we put our faith and hope in you, I pray in the name of my Lord and Savior, Jesus. Amen