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The old has gone, the new is here!

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation. 2 Corinthians 5;17-18 Mighty God, as this year comes to an end, I ask that you help me let go of all that is negative in my life, to let go of bitterness, anger, fear and anything else that steals my time and joy. May all these melt away Lord, make all things new, bring hope alive in my heart and cause my spirit to be born again. Thank you for this past year, for the many blessings I received; for the new year to come and for all the blessings I will receive. Help me be a new creation in Christ, to be a blessing and an inspiration to others, to bring you honor and glory that others may see you in me, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

Humble yourselves before the Lord

Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up. James 4:10 It is so easy to be proud, Lord, and being humble is not, but I humbly come before you and surrender all to you. I want to trust in you with all of my heart, even when I cannot see the road ahead of me, I ask that you will lift me up, O God, bring me and keep me close to you always, in Jesus' name. Amen

​​For the Lord God is a sun and shield

​​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 Thank you God for being my sun and shield, for your amazing grace and everlasting love. Thank you for hearing my prayers, for saving me and loving me with all my imperfections. Help me walk blameless in your sight, O Lord, fill me with your Spirit and strength and help me put all my trust in you, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

For out of you will come a ruler who will shepherd my people

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 help me seek you and your heavenly riches with all my heart, and be grateful and thankful for all the blessings you have poured out on me, I pray in your Holy Name.Amen

Everyone who loves the father loves his child as well

​Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God, and everyone who loves the father loves his child as well. This is how we know that we love the children of God: by loving God and carrying out his commands. This is love for God: to obey his commands. And his commands are not burdensome, for everyone born of God overcomes the world. 1 John 5:1-3 Heavenly Father, Creator of all, blessed be your name in all of the earth, thank you for sending your beloved son to this world to show us your amazing and eternal love. Help me be obedient to your commands, to surrender all to you with a willing and grateful heart. Remind me O God, with you, all things are possible and everything is under your control, I pray in Jesus name 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

​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. 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

Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you

Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. If someone slaps you on one cheek, turn to them the other also. Luke 6:27-29 Great and awesome God in heaven, we all have sinned against you and yet you are merciful and forgiving, you don't treat us as we deserve to be treated, but love us with unconditional and everlasting love. Teach me to love as you do, Father, teach me to be humble, gentle and forgiving. Give me a loving and kind spirit and fill my heart with your love and mercy so that my reactions to situations will reflect the love I have for you, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

And the God of love and peace will be with you

Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice! Strive for full restoration, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you. 2 Corinthians 13:11 Father in heaven, I want to have the peace that only you can give, I want to live the life you want me to live. Help me rejoice in every situation, O God, to live in peace, to be an encouragement to others. May your love surround me and may I feel you close to me always, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us

The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. John 1:14 Father God, thank you for sending us your Son, that we may know you, that we may understand your mercy and grace and most of all, that we may have the joy and hope of eternal life. In the mist of all the business of this season, help me not to forget the true meaning for this season, O Lord, but to focus on the amazing gift that was sent to this world to save us and to share the good news with others, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

When you pass through the waters, I will be with you

“Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. For I am the Lord your God. Isaiah 43:2-3 Loving Father in heaven, blessed be your holy Name, thank you for your amazing promises, thank you for calling me by name, O Lord. I have peace in my heart knowing that you are with me where ever I go and that I belong to you. Please help me remember that no matter what I am going thru, your loving kindness and tender mercies will never leave me, I pray in in Jesus' name. Amen​

If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer

​ Truly I tell you, if you have faith and do not doubt, not only can you do what was done to the fig-tree, but also you can say to this mountain,  “Go, throw yourself into the sea,”  and it will be done. If you believe,  you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.  Matthew 21:21-22 Merciful Lord in heaven, thank you for your promises, thank you for the hope you have given us and the privilege of prayer.  Help me be a prayer warrior, O Lord, may I come boldly to your throne of grace and pray for my needs and the need of others, believing with all my heart that you will hear me and answer according to you will, I pray in Jesus' name.  Amen

For the Lord will be your everlasting light and your God will be your glory

The sun will no more be your light by day, nor will the brightness of the moon shine on you,​ for the  Lord  will be your everlasting light   and your God will be your glory. Isaiah 60:19 Sovereign Lord, you are my Savior, my Redeemer, the Mighty One who made us and I thank you for your great compassion and love. May your everlasting light shine upon us and guide our path, O God, as we follow you and put our trust in you, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

Surely God is my salvation

Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The Lord, the Lord himself, is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation.” Isaiah 12:2 Father in heaven, sometimes situations seem so hopeless, scary or impossible, but I am so thankful for your promises and strength, I am so thankful that I know you are bigger than any of my problems or worries. Teach me to trust in you, even when I cannot see what is ahead. Remind me to bring everything to you in prayer instead of being overtaken by discouragement or fear, O Lord, and use every situation in my life for your glory, 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.  If anyone acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God,  God lives in them and they in God. 1 John 4:13-15 Heavenly Father, I am so grateful to know that you are a God who is alive and that hears and answers every earnest prayer, a merciful and loving God.  Thank you for sending us your Son, our Savior, Mediator and Redeemer. Help me follow his example, O Lord, help me truly love,  not with words or speech, but with actions and in truth as He did, I pray in His Holy Name.  Amen

Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow

Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool. Isaiah 1:18 Merciful and forging father in heaven, I fall short of your glory daily, so I humbly come to you in repentance asking you to take my sins and wash them whiter than snow. May I feel your true grace in your mercy, O Lord, in your loving arms, may I be embraced by your amazing love and peace as I accept your forgiveness and gift of eternal life, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace

​ 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 Father God, you are the God of hope and comfort, and you have promised never to leave or forsake us. As I put my hope in you, O Lord, I ask that you bring me comfort, joy and peace that I may may overflow with hope regardless of my situation, even when I don't understand the reasons, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

Pursue righteousness

​​But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue 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. Help me peruse righteousness, godliness, faith, endurance and gentleness, and to remain pure in your sight. Remind me that you are always watching over me and my focus in life is eternal life at your side, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen