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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 and 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 and does your will, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

The Lord bless you and keep you

The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make His face shine upon you, And be gracious to you; The Lord lift up His countenance upon you And give you peace. Numbers 6:24-26 Merciful Lord in heaven, bless me and keep me, let your face shine upon me and be gracious and merciful to me. May your peace that surpasses all understanding be with me regardless of what goes on around me, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

I walk in the way of righteousness, along the paths of justice

I walk in the way of righteousness, along the paths of justice, bestowing a rich inheritance on those who love me and making their treasuries full. Proverbs 8:20-21 Father in heaven, thank you for another day of life, thank you for giving me a chance to know you, love you and serve you. Help me seek the path of of righteousness and justice, O God, bless me and fill me with the treasures of wisdom and knowledge and may the riches of your grace be poured on me as I do your will, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

And the child grew and became strong; he was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was on him

 When Joseph and Mary had done everything required by the Law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee to their own town of Nazareth. And the child grew and became strong; he was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was on him. Luke 2:39-40 Thank you Father God for your Son, Jesus, our loving Savior, for the priceless gift, which words have no power to say. Give us humility and gratitude, fill us with love, joy, wisdom and your grace, O Lord, and may we treasure your word in our hearts and minds for ever, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger

Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger. Luke 2:11-12

Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests

 Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”  Luke 2:13-14 Glory to you, O God in the highest heaven, for your amazing gift to all of us, for loving us with unconditional and eternal love. May your favor rest on us, O Lord, may your peace be with us as we glorify you, give you honor and praise, in the name of our wonderful Savior and Redeemer, Jesus, I pray. Amen

for out of you will come a ruler who will shepherd my people Israel

‘But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for out of you will come a ruler who will shepherd my people Israel.’ Luke 2:6  Blessed Lord, ruler of all, I thank you for being my God and Savior, I thank you for coming to this world to deliver us and lead us to eternal life. Help me follow you and be obedient to your will, O Lord and help me seek you with all my heart, I pray. Amen

I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people

But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger."    Luke 2 :10-12 Sovereign Lord, we can't ever thank you enough for the good news of the birth of our Savior, we thank you that the Word was made flesh and dwelt among us. Fill us with knowledge, understanding, wisdom and grace, O God, help us treasure your word in our hearts and be obedient to your will, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given

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. I 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

For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him

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.  John 3:16-17 Father God, thank you so much for the greatest gift you could ever give us, your Son, Jesus, my Lord and Savior. Please remind me that nothing in this world could ever compare with this gift and the gift of eternal life. Help me walk in obedience and share the good news with everyone I know that they too may rejoice and be blessed, I pray in Jesus' name. 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 virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel" which means “God with us”

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

The Lord our God will help us fight our battles

Do not be afraid or discouraged because of the king of Assyria and the vast army with him, for there is a greater power with us than with him. With him is only the arm of flesh, but with us is the Lord our God to help us and to fight our battles.” 2 Chronicles 32:7-8 Blessed and loving God, I thank you for your amazing promises, I thank you for being with me always and never leaving me. Help me remember whenever I get afraid or discouraged that you are greater than anything I am facing, O Lord, that you will fight my battles and will have victory over them, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

we have put our hope in the living God

That is why we labor and strive, because we have put our hope in the living God, who is the Savior of all people, and especially of those who believe. 1 Timothy 4:10 Loving and merciful Father in heaven, thank you for the hope you have given us in your son Jesus, thank you for salvation and the hope of eternal life in your kingdom. May I be an example for others, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity and obedience, O God, that they may see you in me and also believe, I pray in Jesus, my Savior' name. Amen

His mercy extends to those who fear him, from generation to generation

His mercy extends to those who fear him, from generation to generation. He has performed mighty deeds with his arm; he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts. He has brought down rulers from their thrones but has lifted up the humble. Luke 1:50-52 My soul glorifies you Lord and my spirit rejoices in you, my God and Savior, I thank you for your great mercy and grace and all of the mighty deeds you have done in my life. Keep me humble and meek, O God, that I may bring you honor and glory as I serve you in holiness and righteousness, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding

He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding, but he that is hasty of spirit show their foolishness. Proverbs 14:29 Lord, guard my lips and give me patience and understanding, help me be slow to anger and think about the words that come out of my mouth before I speak. Help me remember that we are all your children and you love us all, O God, strengthen me with your Holy Spirit and bless me. May I be a blessing to others and may they see your love in my actions everyday, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

Direct my footsteps according to your word

Turn to me and have mercy on me, as you always do to those who love your name. Direct my footsteps according to your word; let no sin rule over me. Psalm 119:32-33  Merciful God in heaven, direct my footsteps each and every day, teach me your way that I may follow it to the end. Turn my heart toward you and my eyes away from worthless things, teach me knowledge and good judgment. May your unfailing love come to me, Oh Lord, may sin have no dominion over me and may you be gracious to me according to your promises, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have

Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said,“Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you. Hebrews 13:5 Mighty and loving God, It is easy to get caught up in the pleasures of this world and to lose focus of what is truly important in life. Help me be content with what you already have given me, O Lord, help me focus on your heavenly treasures and promises. Help me count my blessings daily and remember that you will provide for all my needs and you will never leave me, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

I instruct you in the way of wisdom and lead you along straight paths

I instruct you in the way of wisdom and lead you along straight paths. When you walk, your steps will not be hampered; when you run, you will not stumble. Proverbs 4:11-12 Father God, I ask that you instruct me in the way of wisdom, that you lead me on the right path and keep me in your loving arms. Help me turn away from anything that will take me away from the path that leads to an eternal life at your side, O Lord, guard my heart and keep my lips from anything that is unrighteous, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

I call to God, and the Lord saves me

As for me, I call to God, and the Lord saves me. Evening, morning and noon I cry out in distress,and he hears my voice. He rescues me unharmed from the battle waged against me.  Psalm 55:16-18 Blessed Lord in heaven, I thank you for hearing my prayers, I thank you for being so merciful to me and for saving me from my troubles. I humbly come to your throne of grace to ask that you will continue to watch over me, to watch over my loved ones who are in distress, who are hurting and who need you as much as I do, O God. May your loving hand be upon us today and every day, may you heal our wounds and broken hearts and may your angels watch over us as we put all our trust in you, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

Let light shine out of darkness

For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,”made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of God’s glory displayed in the face of Christ. 2 Corinthians 4 Merciful Lord, let your grace and love shine in our hearts and give us the light of the knowledge of your glory. May we be a reflection of your shining light in this dark world, O God, may your light shine through when all seems dark in our lives that we may see your glory and be filled with hope, grace and love, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

Pray that the Lord your God will tell us where we should go

Pray that the Lord your God will tell us where we should go and what we should do. Jeremiah 42:3 Father God, thank you for being there for me always, thank you for teaching me the way and hearing my prayers. I ask that your Holy Spirit will continue to guide me and teach me the way I should go, O Lord, that you encourage, protect and help me as I put my trust in you, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

Thanking God

Enter his gates with thanksgiving  and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations. Psalm 100:4-5 Faithful and loving Lord, I come to you throne of grace with thanksgiving in my heart because I have so much to be thankful for. I am thankful for every blessing you pour out in my life, I am thankful to have you as my God because you are a loving God and your love endures forever. Thank you for caring about every detail of my life and for watching over me daily and most of all for the gift of salvation, for redeeming and reconciling me. May your steadfast love endure forever, blessed be your Name in all of earth. Amen!

Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.

Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.  Colossians 4:2 I am so thankful for the abundant blessings you have given me, O Lord, thank you for surrounding me with your love and favor. Help me devote myself to prayer and hear my prayers, let your holy angels stand about me and keep me safe as your blessings fall upon me each day, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit

When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears and delivers them out of all their troubles. The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:17-18 Thank you merciful and loving God in heaven, for hearing our cry for help when we need you, for delivering us out of our troubles and healing our wounds. My heart and soul rejoice knowing that we are not alone because we have you, O Lord, and the hope of a better world without pain and sorrow. Be our stronghold in the time of trouble and save our crushed spirits that we may rejoice and give you glory, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

Cause me to know the way in which I should walk

Cause me to hear Your lovingkindness in the morning,  For in You do I trust; Cause me to know the way in which I should walk, For I lift up my soul to You .Psalm 143 :8 Father God. I lift up my soul to you and thank you for your lovingkindess each morning, thank you for your amazing and eternal love. Let me walk each day with with you, show me the way I should go, lead me by your mighty and loving hand. Guide me, walk beside me as I put all my trust in you, O Lord, keep me on the path that leads to your glorious kingdom, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

Be kind to one another

Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice. And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you. Ephesians 4:31-32 Merciful and loving Father in heaven, I thank you for loving me unconditionally, I thank you for the forgiveness of my sins and for never giving up on me. I ask that you fill me with your Holy Spirit, O God, that you change my heart and mold it to be more like you. Help me put away anything that is unrighteous in your sight and to be merciful, forgiving and kind to others that they may see you in me, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

But as for me, I trust in You, O Lord

But as for me, I trust in You, O Lord;I say, “You are my God.” My times are in Your hand  Psalm 31:14-15 Lord, you are my rock and my fortress, you are my strength and my redeemer and I am thankful for the privilege you have given us to come to you with all of our troubles, burdens and fears. I trust in you, O God, I know that everything is in your hands and you are always in control. Deliver me in your righteousness, lead me and guide me as I give you control of my life, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

Get wisdom! Get understanding!

Let your heart retain my words; Keep my commands, and live. Get wisdom! Get understanding! Do not forget, nor turn away from the words of my mouth. Proverbs 4:4-5 Father God, thank you Father for your Word and for your instruction, you give knowledge and understanding to those who walk uprightly; you guard their paths and preserves their way.  Direct my steps, O Lord, let my ear be inclined to hear your voice, and correct me when I have gone astray. Give me knowledge and understanding that my steps will not be hindered and I will not stumble, but walk in the path of righteousness I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

Make Your face shine upon Your servant, And teach me Your statutes

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 face 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

Your mercy reaches unto the heavens

For Your mercy reaches unto the heavens, And Your truth unto the clouds. Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; Let Your glory be above all the earth. Psalm 57:10-11 Thank you for your mercy and grace Lord, thank you for being my God and my King and loving me unconditionally. May your glory be above all the earth, may I bring you honor and glory in all I say and do today, O Lord. Guide my steps and lead me to your kingdom as I put all my trust in you, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

May God comfort your hearts and establish you in every good word and work

Now may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself, and our God and Father, who has loved us and given us everlasting consolation and good hope by grace, comfort your hearts and establish you in every good word and work. 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 Mighty and loving God, thank you for your infinite forgiveness and mercy, you are the most beautiful encourager, you give us hope and comfort us in times of trouble. May your Holy Spirit lead me to be a blessing to others, O Lord, to remember that there is always something I can offer, some good I can do, some fruit I can bring forth to bless others and be your hands and feet in this world, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand

Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7 Father God, sometimes things happen in our lives that we just don't understand, sometimes things hurt so deep that we can't see pass the pain, but we thank you for your faithful promises and the hope you have given us for a brighter future. May your peace that surpasses all human understanding guard our hearts and minds as we live in your Son Jesus, O God, may you heal our hurts and fill our hearts with joy, hope and love, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

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

Those who look to him for help will be radiant with joy

I prayed to the Lord, and he answered me. He freed me from all my fears. Those who look to him for help will be radiant with joy; no shadow of shame will darken their faces. In my desperation I prayed, and the Lord listened; he saved me from all my troubles.  Psalm 34:4-6 Thank you heavenly Father for hearing my prayers, saving me from all my troubles and freeing me from my fears. Please keep reminding me than no matter what I am going through today, you will be at my side, O Lord, and nothing should darken my joy because I have your promises, your mercy and your love in my life, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

Mark out a straight path for your feet; stay on the safe path

Look straight ahead, and fix your eyes on what lies before you. Mark out a straight path for your feet; stay on the safe path.  Proverbs 4:25-26 Merciful Father, thank you for your forgiveness and mercy, thank you for not looking at my past and loving me unconditionally. Help me fix my eyes on what lies before me and not look back to the past, O God, keep my feet from following what is unrighteous in your sight, mark a straight path for me and keep me walking on the safe path that leads to eternal life, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

We give You thanks, O Lord God Almighty

We give You thanks, O Lord God Almighty,The One who is and who was and who is to come, Because You have taken Your great power and reigned. Revelation 11:17 Almighty God, I thank you for blessing me much more than I deserve, thank you for giving me the strength I need daily, for every morning I get to wake up and enjoy life and for surrounding me with your amazing love. Help me reflect on the countless blessings you have given me and not on what I believe I am missing, O Lord, walk beside me each day as I put my trust in you, 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, 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

May you be filled with joy, always thanking the Father

May you be filled with joy, always thanking the Father. He has enabled you to share in the inheritance that belongs to his people, who live in the light. For he has rescued us from the kingdom of darkness and transferred us into the Kingdom of his dear Son, who purchased our freedom and forgave our sins. Colossians 1:11-14 Thank you Lord for rescuing me from the kingdom of darkness and transferring me to your beloved Son's eternal and everlasting kingdom. Thank you for forgiving my sins and loving me with your eternal love, O God, may I be strengthened with all your glorious power that I may never drift away, but get closer to you everyday and be filled with your joy, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

We are pressed on every side by troubles, but we are not crushed

We are pressed on every side by troubles, but we are not crushed. We are perplexed, but not driven to despair.  We are hunted down, but never abandoned by God. We get knocked down, but we are not destroyed. 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 Thank you heavenly Lord for your protection and grace, thank you for being my rock and my strength in times of trouble, for letting me feel your presence and never feel abandoned. Though I may pass through hard times, I ask that your Spirit will lift me up, O God, that your wonderful Word will encourage me to keep going, to keep trusting in you and keep praising you and staying positive even through the storms of life, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen.

Those who live to please the Spirit will harvest everlasting life from the Spirit

But those who live to please the Spirit will harvest everlasting life from the Spirit. So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up Galatians 6:8-9 Father God, help me do everything I do for your glory and never tired of doing what is good in your sight.Take everything that is not good out of my heart and replace it with your goodness and love, O Lord, may I live to please your Spirit and harvest everlasting life, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

For the word of God is alive and powerful

For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires. Hebrews 4:12 Lord, your word is truly living and powerful, it penetrates our hearts and minds and it applies to us today as much as it did to your children thousands of years ago. Give me hunger for your Word, O God, give me wisdom and understanding that I may use it to bring hope to others and not as a weapon against them. May your wonderful, powerful and living word be a guiding light in my daily walk with you, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

Let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God

So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most. Hebrews 4:16 Gracious and loving Father in heaven, you are faithful, just and loving and I thank you for loving us unconditionally and being patient with us. I come boldly to your throne of grace today, O Lord, to ask for your blessings, for your forgiveness, mercy and grace. I ask that you will fill me with your peace, strengthen my spirit and walk with me through the difficult times in my life, may I feel your loving arms around me as I lay all my burdens at your feet, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

I am the Lord your God, who teaches you what is good for you and leads you along the paths you should follow

“I am the Lord your God, who teaches you what is good for you and leads you along the paths you should follow. Oh, that you had listened to my commands! Then you would have had peace flowing like a gentle river and righteousness rolling over you like waves in the sea.  Isaiah 48:17-18 Sovereign Lord, my Redeemer, help me to know your ways, teach me your paths, lead me in your truth, be my refuge and my fortress. May I have peace flowing like a gentle river as I follow you and walk in you ways, O Lord, and surrender my will to you, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

These trials will show that your faith is genuine

So be truly glad There is wonderful joy ahead, even though you must endure many trials for a little while. These trials will show that your faith is genuine. It is being tested as fire tests and purifies gold—though your faith is far more precious than mere gold. So when your faith remains strong through many trials, it will bring you much praise and glory and honor on the day when Jesus Christ is revealed to the whole world.1 Peter 1:6-7 Merciful and loving Father in heaven, thank you for showing me your great love and grace even through the trials in life. May I bring you praise, glory and honor as you give me the strength to endure and overcome whatever comes my way, O Lord. Remove all impurities in my life and make me pure as gold, help me remain strong and genuine in faith as I put my trust in you and allow you to lead me though the path you have set before me, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

Your unfailing love, O Lord, is as vast as the heavens

Your unfailing love, O Lord, is as vast as the heavens; your faithfulness reaches beyond the clouds. Your righteousness is like the mighty mountains, your justice like the ocean depths. You care for people and animals alike, O Lord. How precious is your unfailing love, O God!  Psalm 36:5-7 Father God, I will never be able to comprehend how merciful your love for us is, it never fails and it never runs out, you loved us before we even knew you and you care for everything and everyone you created.  How precious indeed is your unfailing, unconditional love, O God, draw me close to you with loving kindness and pour out your unfailing love on me each morning you have blessed me with a new day of life that I may bring you honor and glory, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

But as for me and my family, we will serve the Lord

Serve the Lord alone. But if you refuse to serve the Lord, then choose today whom you will serve. Would you prefer the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates? Or will it be the gods of the Amorites in whose land you now live? But as for me and my family, we will serve the Lord.” Joshua 24:14-15 I choose to serve you wholeheartedly Lord, because you alone are my God, you have blessed me and kept me in your loving hands. Search my heart and purify it O God, help me put away anything that may interfere with my walk with you or may lead to spiritual destruction. Don't let me become distracted by the passing concerns and pleasures of this world, but keep my eyes fixed on you and an eternal life at your side, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

The righteous will live by his faithfulness

See, the enemy is puffed up; his desires are not upright—but the righteous will live by his faithfulness. Habakkuk 2:4 Mighty God, you are my King and Lord of my life and I want to put all my trust in you and not on myself or others. Help me not to have a rebellious heart, but to be humble and submissive to your will, O Lord. May my desires be your desires and may I walk by faith daily trusting in your love, peace and safety for my life, my family and home, knowing that your angels are always on guard, I pray this in the name of your precious Son Jesus, Amen.

I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances

I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.  Philippians 4:11-12 God and Father in heaven, to you be the glory for ever, I rejoiced greatly in you and I give you thanks for your abundant blessings, mercy and grace. Help me to be content in whatever my circumstances are, O Lord and remind me that I am exactly where you need me to be at this time and that you will meet all my needs according to the riches of your glory and in your perfect time. Help me to be patient and obedient and surrender completely to your will as I wait on you, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

Blessed is the one who trusts in you

For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord bestows favor and honor; no good thing does he withhold from those whose walk is blameless. Lord Almighty, blessed is the one who trusts in you. Psalm 84:11-12 God Almighty, you are my sun and shield and I am so thankful for your amazing love and blessings and for all the wonderful things you have done in my life. Teach me your way and the riches of your love that I may rely on your faithfulness; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name. May I praise you, Lord my God, and always trust in you with all my heart, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen