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I will pour out my Spirit on your offspring, and my blessing on your descendants

For I will pour water on the thirsty land, and streams on the dry ground; I will pour out my Spirit on your offspring, and my blessing on your descendants.  Isaiah 44:3 Thank you merciful God and righteous Savior for your promises, for your unconditional and unwavering love. I ask that you pour out your Spirit and blessings upon me and my loved ones, O Lord, strengthen us and guide our path, lead us to your side and keep us in your loving care, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

The Lord makes firm the steps of the one who delights in him

The Lord makes firm the steps of the one who delights in him; though he may stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with his hand. Psalms 37:23-24  Father God, make my steps firm and uphold me in your righteous hands, don't let me stumble and fall, but guide my steps, O Lord. May I live an obedient life of godliness and faithfulness as I put my trust and hope in you, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

He has caused us to be born again to a living hope

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.  1 Peter 1:3  Father in heaven, thank you for your great mercy and grace, thank you for the living hope you have given us through your Son, Jesus. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to be born again and have eternal life at your side, O God, help us to grow in wisdom and knowledge of your word and to walk humbly and blameless before you, I pray in the precious name of your Son, Jesus, Amen

Let the rivers clap their hands, let the mountains sing together for joy

Let the rivers clap their hands, let the mountains sing together for joy; let them sing before the Lord, for he comes to judge the earth. Psalm 98:8-9 King of all kings, Lord of  heaven and earth, I thank you for all the marvelous things you have done, I rejoice in you, who is a righteous judge and I praise your holy name. May I walk in the path that leads to righteousness until you come to judge the earth, O God, that I may live in your eternal kingdom and your glorious presence forever, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

He will make your righteous reward shine like the dawn, your vindication like the noonday sun

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 37:5-6 Loving Father in heaven, blessed be your holy name, your love, reaches to the heavens, your faithfulness to the skies, your righteousness to the upright in heart. Help me be fully committed to you, O Lord, to trust in you in every situation. May I proclaim your righteousness, and give you praise all day long, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

For who is God besides the Lord?

For who is God besides the Lord?  And who is the Rock except our God? It is God who arms me with strength and keeps my way secure.  Psalm 18:31-32 Praise be to you, my God and my Savior, who is worthy of praise, who arms me with strength and turns my darkness into light. There is no one like you, O Lord, and I'm thankful to be your child. Keep my way secure and walk beside me today and help me keep my eyes on you, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

I call on you, my God, for you will answer me; turn your ear to me and hear my prayer

I call on you, my God, for you will answer me; turn your ear to me and hear my prayer. Show me the wonders of your great love,  you who save by your right hand those who take refuge in you from their foes. Psalm 17:6-7 Father God, thank you for your amazing and unconditional love, thank you for your mercy and grace and for all of your promises. I humbly come to you today asking you to turn your ear to me and hear my prayers, O Lord, to show me the wonders of your great love and compassion and be with me and my loved ones again today, I pray in Jesus' 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 Lord, it is easy to get caught up in the things of this world, so I humbly ask you to help me keep my eyes on you, give me hunger for your word and fill me with your Spirit. May I be watching at your doorway and find your favor, O Lord, may I be an obedient and humble servant ready to do your will, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

Let your light shine before others

 “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:14-16 Heavenly Father, may your light shine brightly in my heart, may I be a beacon of light in this dark world for others to see you. May everything I say or do be to glorify your name and bring you honor, O Lord, and may I walk humbly before you doing good deeds and shining for you, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

Let my teaching fall like rain and my words descend like dew

Listen, you heavens, and I will speak;  hear, you earth, the words of my mouth. Let my teaching fall like rain and my words descend like dew, like showers on new grass, like abundant rain on tender plants. Deuteronomy 32:1-2 Faithful God in heaven, may your words speak to my heart, may your teachings fall like rain on me and shower me with your wisdom and discernment. As as I read your Word daily, O Lord, let your Holy Spirit work in me, help me to grow in faith and deepen my relationship with you, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

But the plans of the Lord stand firm forever

But the plans of the Lord stand firm forever, the purposes of his heart through all generations.  Psalm 33:11 Heavenly Lord, your word is right and true; you are faithful in all you do, you love righteousness and justice; the earth is full of your unfailing love and your plans for each of us stand firm forever. May you bless all those whose hope is in your unfailing love, those who rejoice and trust in your holy name, O God, you are our help and our shield, may your unfailing love be with us as we put our hope in you and may your plans for our lives stand firm forever, in Jesus' name. Amen

See that you do not despise one of these little ones

See that you do not despise one of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of my Father in heaven. Matthew 18:10 Holy Lord in heaven, blessed be your name in all of the Earth, thank you for your eternal love, thank you for your promises and protection. Help me become like a child, to be loving, humble, pure and innocent in your precious eyes, O God, send your holy angels, who stand in your mighty presence daily, to watch over me and each of my loved ones and guide us to walk the right path, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him

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. Psalm 28:6-7 Praise be to you, Lord God of haven and Earth, Creator of the universe, thank you for being my strength and my shield, for being my fortress of salvation and my rock. May your mercy and grace continue to be with me, O Lord my God, that my heart may leap for joy, sing your praises and not be silent, and give you glory forever, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

Psalm 91:1

Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” Psalm 91:1-2 Almighty and merciful God, we all have felt the pain of living in a fallen world, we have lost loved ones, have suffered diseases, have hurt deeply for many different reasons, but we are so thankful to know that we can dwell in your shelter and rest in your shadow. Keep reminding us that you are our refuge and our fortress, O Lord, that only you can give us the peace and rest we need and that you are still in control of this world, I pray in Jesus name. Amen

Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty

Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” Psalm 91:1-2 Almighty and merciful God,  we all have felt the pain of living in a fallen world, we have lost loved ones, have suffered diseases, have hurt deeply for many different reasons, but we are so thankful to know that we can dwell in your shelter and rest in your shadow. Keep reminding us that you are our refuge and our fortress, O Lord, that only you can give us the peace and rest we need and that you are still in control of this world, I pray in Jesus name. Amen

Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life

Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. James 3:13 Merciful Lord, I thank you for your mercy and grace and humbly come to your throne of grace to ask for heavenly wisdom, wisdom that can only come from you. Help me be a doer of your word, O God, that my actions and life will reflect my love and obedience to your will, I pray in Jesus' name. Ame n 

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13 Lord or heaven and earth, you are the God of hope, who gives peace to those who trust in you and love you. I ask that your hope and joy overflow in my heart each and every day, O Lord, that you will bless me, fill me with your Holy Spirit, give me endurance and encouragement as I focus on you and your eternal kingdom, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

Lord, you bless the righteous

Surely, Lord, you bless the righteous; you surround them with your favor as with a shield. Psalms 5:12 Merciful God of wisdom and power, you are full of grace, justice, faithfulness and truth and I thank you for surrounding me with your favor like a shield.  I believe, receive, and declare I have your favor in my life, as I walk in humbleness and obedience before you, O Lord, be my guide, my shield and Lord of my life, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

May the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way

Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you. 2 Thessalonians 3 :16 Sovereign Lord,  whether in the darkest of moments or in our greatest of victories, to you be the glory, O Lord, we know that you are in control of everything. Lead and guide us each day, and give us your loving peace at all times and in every way, no matter our circumstances, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

Love the Lord your God with all your heart

Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.  These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. Deuteronomy 6:5-7 Mighty God in heaven, I do love you with all my heart, soul and strength and I thank you for being my God, my rock and refuge. I thank you for your protection and blessings and I ask that you continue to be merciful to me and my loved ones. May the desire of my heart always be to bring you honor and glory in all I say and do, O Lord, may I speak of your love and word all day long and impress them on my children and loved one's hearts, 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 119:89-90 Faithful and loving Father in heaven, I am so thankful to know that your word and promises are eternal and stand for ever.  Give me hunger for your Word, O God, give me a faithful, wiling and caring heart, one that longs to please you and do your will, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen