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God decided in advance to adopt us into his own family

Even before he made the world, God loved us and chose us in Christ to be holy and without fault in his eyes. God decided in advance to adopt us into his own family by bringing us to himself through Jesus Christ. Ephesians 1:4-5  Thank you Father God, for choosing me, loving me and adopting me before you even made the world, thank you for your kindness, grace and the forgiveness of our sins. Please continue to shower us with kindness, along with all wisdom and understanding, O Lord, that we may be holy and without fault in his eyes, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

The Lord is my strength and my shield

The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him. The Lord is the strength of his people, a fortress of salvation for his anointed one. Save your people and bless your inheritance; be their shepherd and carry them forever. Psalm 28:7-9 Thank you Almighty Lord, our God, because you shielded us, rescued us, kept us under your loving care, before we even knew you. Have mercy on me, O God, according to your great mercy, wash me thoroughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin and may my heart leap with joy and praise for you each day I am alive, may I continue to trust in you and praise your name in all circumstances, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

He has made everything beautiful in its time.

He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the human heart; yet no one can fathom what God has done from beginning to end. Ecclesiastes 3:11    Lord God, maker of heaven and Earth, you make everything beautiful in your time, and your timing is always perfect. We could never fathom what you have done for us, but I thank you for placing eternity in my heart, for the hope of a life without pain, tears or sadness. Help me appreciate every day you have given me on this earth as gift, O Lord, to trust that you will make everything beautiful in your perfect time, and all will work out according to your purpose, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us

Now this is the confidence that we have in Him,  that if we ask anything according to His will,  He hears us.  And if we know that He hears us, whatever we ask,  we know that we have the petitions that we have asked of Him. 1 John 5:14-15  Merciful Lord, I know that you have plans for my life, I know that you want the best for me because you are a loving and compassionate God.  Help me trust in you always, O God, even when I don't see an answered prayer.  Keep remind me that you are always in control and all I have to do is wait upon your perfect time and be faithful in prayer, I pray in Jesus' name.  Amen

Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation

“Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.” Matthew 26:41 Mighty God in heaven, my spirit is always willing, but my flesh is very weak. I need you in my life, I need your strength and your Spirit to fill me and remind me that prayer makes all the difference between my battles and victory. Help me fight every battle on my knees, O Lord, to put everything in your holy hands and always trust in you, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

I will be their God, and they will be my people

I will live with them and walk among them,and I will be their God, and they will be my people, 2 Corinthians 6:16 Almighty and most High God, you are faithful and your promises are true, you are our mighty defender, redeemer, Savior and our salvation, and I am thankful to be your child. Help me be set apart for you, O Lord, walk with me, stand with me in whatever I face today, give me strength and help me grow in faith and seek you with all my heart, I pray in Jesus's name. Amen

Abide in My love.

​ 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 

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, 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 God, teach me your paths of grace, mercy, integrity and love; guide me in your truth, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

While we were still sinners, Christ died for us

For when we were still without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. For scarcely for a righteous man will one die; yet perhaps for a good man someone would even dare to die. But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:6-8 Lord, I will never be able to fully understand the amazing sacrifice on the cross, but I do cherish and appreciate it, I know that I will never be worthy of your love, but I am grateful to have it. Bless me, O God, strengthen me and keep reminding me of your amazing love daily, may my ways be blameless before you, may my thoughts be pure, not only obeying your will, but believing and trusting in you always, I pray in Jesus' my Lord and your precious Son's name. Amen

Nothing will be able to 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 Merciful Lord,  thank you for the hope and love  you have given us in your Son, Jesus.  May I treasure and reflect on your everlasting love and remember that nothing I have ever done,  or will do,  will ever separate me from your love.  Live in me, O God, fill me with your loving kindness and help me  be a reflection of your amazing love, 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, your love is unconditional and eternal 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 love as you love, a heart that does not have lust, greed, hate or bitterness, a heart full of your love, joy and peace.May my actions reflect the gratitude and the love I have for you in all I do,I pray in Jesus' name.Amen

Be patient, bearing with one another in love

Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.Ephesians 4:2-3 You are Holy, O Lord, you are my God and only God, and I thank you for the amazing grace and love you have shown me.I ask you to help me be humble and gentle, O God, to let go of pride and anything that keeps me from you.Help me to bear all because of the love I have for you, to be loving in all I do. Pour your Holy Spirit upon me, that I may be strong in faith and in love, I pray, In Jesus Name.Amen

Love never fails

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, help me remember that life is too short to live with anger, hatred and bitterness. Don't let me delight in evil, keep record of wrongs, or live 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 His precious 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 lov e,  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

But 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

The Lord gives strength to his people

The Lord sits enthroned over the flood; 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 Merciful and loving Father in heaven, your peace and strength are eternal, you are enthroned as King over everything, and I am thankful to be able to come to your throne of grace and seek your blessings and love. When my spirit gets overwhelmed with the floods of this world, fill me with your peace and strength, O God, draw me from the depths and into your glorious arms and keep reminding me not to live in fear, but live in peace knowing that you sit on the throne, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

He rescues and He saves

He rescues and He saves, He performs signs and wonders in the heavens and on the earth. Daniel 6:27 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 care. I ask that your loving arms will wrap around me and my loved ones today, O Lord, that you will walk with me in good times and in bad times, guide my path and lead me to side, I pray in Jesus’ name. Amen

The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise,

The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise,  as some understand slowness.  Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.  2 Peter 3:9   Father God, I thank you for being patient, for wanting each and everyone to be saved. Thank you for your amazing love and promises, for your lovingkindness and grace. Keep working in our hearts O God, as we trust in you and worship your holy name, I pray in Jesus' name.  Amen