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give thanks in all circumstances

Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Father in heaven, I thank you for reminding me to be thankful in all circumstances, though I may not understand, I know all things have a purpose and you are in control of everything, even if we can't see it. Help me rejoice always, keep praying without ceasing and continually give you thanks for your amazing blessings, O Lord. May I do what is right in your eyes and be filled with your Spirit and strength, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

be 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 honor you in all I do, teach me your ways, teach me to trust in you as your blessings fall upon me each day, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

Sing to the LORD with thanksgiving

Sing to the LORD with thanksgiving; make music to our God on the harp. He covers the sky with clouds; he supplies the earth with rain and makes grass grow on the hills. He provides food for the cattle and for the young ravens when they call. Psalm 147:7-9 Thank you, O Lord, creator of heaven and earth, you are my God and my King and I am thankful for your unfailing and unconditional love. Thank you for your loving kindness, your blessing, mercy and grace and most of all the gift of Salvation, through Jesus. Please continue to walk with me, strengthen me, bless me and keep me under your loving care, I pray in Jesus name. Amen Follow on: http://mydailyinspirationfromthebible.blogspot.com/ https://www.instagram.com/mydailyinspirationbibleverse fb.me/Mydailyinspirationbibleverse My God is an Awesome God!

In Him we have redemption through his blood

In Him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace that he lavished on us. Ephesians 1:7-8 Praise be to you, God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us beyond measure, for the riches of your grace and forgiveness of our sins. I'm grateful that you chose me to be your child, that you have lavished your love on me , O Lord. I cherish every blessing you have poured on me and ask that you continue to work in me and make me the creation you meant for me to be, I pray in the precious name of Jesus, my loving Redeemer. Amen

I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name

“Because he loves me,” says the Lord, “I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name. He will call on me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him. With long life I will satisfy him and show him my salvation. Psalm 91:14-16 Blessed Father in heaven, thank you for your promises and your protection, thank you for the hope you have given us and for your great mercy. Though I may walk in the midst of a storm, though I may face trials in this life, I know that you will deliver me and save me. Bless me O Lord, be with me and my loved ones as we put our trust in you and call upon your name, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

The Lord is near to the brokenhearted

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 through the storms of our lives, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

Lord looks at the heart

The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart. 1 Samuel 16:7 Lord, I thank you for loving us as we are, not because of the way we look, the way we dress or how much money someone has or does not have. Create a humble and pure heart in me, O God, fill it with your Spirit and love that I may desire to honor you and give you glory in all I do. Help me to look with your eyes, to show love and mercy as you do and always stay humble and walk in your righteousness, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

I will wait for the Lord

The Lord is my portion; therefore I will wait for him.” The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him; it is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord. Lamentations 3:24-26 Almighty God in heaven, your throne endures forever; your mercy and grace are fresh every morning. Thank you for reminding us that the plans you have for us will always exceed our wildest expectations. Help me seek you with all my heart, O Lord, to trust in you, and quietly waiting for your perfect timing, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

Worship the Father in the Spirit and in truth

Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in the Spirit and in truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth.” John 4:23-24 Father God, I thank you for rescuing me, a sinner, I humbly come to your throne of grace, with a sincere heart, full of gratitude for all you have done in my life. You are full of beauty, splendor, power and mercy and I want to worship you with all of my heart, mind, body and soul. May my heart be inclined toward you, with full submission to your will that I may worship you in spirit and in truth, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

For my thoughts are not your thoughts

For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, ”declares the Lord. “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts. Isaiah 55:8-9 Loving and merciful Lord in heaven, blessed be your name in all of the earth, I am so thankful that your ways are better than my ways, your thoughts are always better than mine and your purpose for me is much more than I could ever imagine. Help me embrace your will and lean not on my own understanding, O God, help me take your hand and step forward in faith, and surrender myself completely to your will because I know your will for me is good, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails

Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails. Proverbs 19:21 Holy Father in heaven, blessed be your name in all of the earth, thank you for caring for each and every one of us, even though we do not deserve you. You know my heart, my desires and my plans, and I ask that you help me remember your plans for me are better than I could imagine, Fill me with your hope, your love, your peace, O God, and help me be patient and wait for your perfect will for me, I pray in Jesus' holy name. Amen

Blessings and prosperity will be yours

The LORD on high is mightier than the noise of many waters

“The LORD on high is mightier than the noise of many waters, yea, than the mighty waves of the sea” Psalm 93:4 Mighty Lord in heaven, thank you for your incredible love and promises, thank you for being our God, our Redeemer, our Healer, our Defender and our Loving and merciful Father. Let us rest with the assurance that you will watch over us, protect us in the middle of the storm and hear our prayers when we call, I pray in Jesus name. Amen

Take delight in the Lord

“Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. 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 37:4-6 Lord God, help me make you my desire today, help me delight in you and fill me with your Spirit. Help me remember that you always know what is best for us and you hear the desires of our hearts, but you know when the time is right. Help us have patience and trust in your perfect timing and your will for us, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

I delight greatly in the Lord

I delight greatly in the Lord; my soul rejoices in my God. For he has clothed me with garments of salvation and arrayed me in a robe of his righteousness, as a bridegroom adorns his head like a priest, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels. Isaiah 61:10 Sovereign Lord, my soul rejoices in you and your faithfulness and I am so thankful that I can come to you with all of my needs, my fears, my struggles and anxieties and know that you will always hear my prayers and answer them according to your perfect will. Thank you for your amazing love and mercy, O Lord, continue to be merciful unto me, to bless me and clothe me with garments of salvation, 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. Psalm 37:23-24 Almighty and merciful Lord, make my steps firm, direct them by your word, instruct me and teach me to trust you with all my heart. I bring all my fears, doubts and anxieties and lay them at your feet, O God, bring peace into my heart and do not let me stray from the path you have set before me. Uphold me into your righteous and merciful hand and do not let me fall, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

A future awaits those who seek peace

A future awaits those who seek peace.jpg Consider the blameless, observe the upright; a future awaits those who seek peace. Psalm 37:37 How priceless is your unfailing love, O God, we are blessed to be your children and thankful for your mercy and grace. Help me walk in your righteousness with an upright heart, seeking peace and doing what is pleasing in your eyes. May your unconditional love and blessings be poured out on me and my loved ones as we put our trust in you, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

The God of love and peace will be with you. 2 Corinthians 13:11

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 Merciful Father in heaven, I want to have the peace that only you can give, I want to live the life you meant for me to live. Help me rejoice in every situation, O God, to live in peace, to be an encouragement to others. May your precious love and peace surround me and may I feel you loving arms close to me each and every day, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul

For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul? Or what shall a man give in return for his soul? Matthew 16:26 Blessed Lord, you are the Living God, full of compassion and mercy and your eternal reward is priceless. Teach me your ways, O God, help me remember that nothing this world has to offer will give me eternal life, help me follow you with all of my heart and soul and seek your heavenly treasures, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise

The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance. 2 Peter 3:9 Thank you Father God, for your promises, for being so patient with us, for waiting for each of us to come and surrender our lives to you so that we will not perish, but have everlasting life. May the desire of my heart be like yours, O Lord, that no one will perish, that all should know you so they too will be in your glorious kingdom, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30 Thank you Lord, for loving me so much, for being gentle and kind to me even though I don't deserve you. Thank you for letting me come to you just as I am, weak, helpless, and burdened. I ask that you give me rest, the kind of rest that only you can give to my soul, that I may rest in your loving arms, as I surrender my life to you, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

Commit to the Lord whatever you do

All a person’s ways seem pure to them, but motives are weighed by the Lord. Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans. The Lord works out everything to its proper end. Proverbs 16:2-4 Mighty and loving God in heaven, I know I can make all the plans I want, but without your help and blessings they will not succeed. I commit everything I do to you, O Lord, I ask that you bless me as I put my trust in you. Give me a pure and clean heart, lead me the way I should go and teach me your will, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

I believe, therefore I speak

Since we have that same spirit of faith, we also believe and therefore speak, because we know that the one who raised the Lord Jesus from the dead will also raise us with Jesus and present us with you to himself. 2 Corinthians 4:13-14 Gracious Lord in heaven, thank you for the hope you have given us, the grace that is reaching more and more people every day, causing thanksgiving to overflow from our hearts. May your light shine in our hearts to give us the light of your knowledge, your wisdom, your peace and your everlasting love. Fill us with your Spirit, O God, as we live for you each day and proclaim your glory, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

Be imitators of God, as beloved children

Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. Ephesians 5:1-2 Thank you Lord for your compassion, forgiveness, mercy and grace, I am so thankful for your amazing and everlasting love. Help me walk in love, to imitate you, your goodness, your kindness, to be the child you meant for me to be, O God. Help me be a fragrant offering for you in this world and for your kingdom, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

Take delight in the Lord

Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. 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 37:4-6 Lord God, I delight in you, your Word and your promises, I thank you for being faithful and loving, and for loving me as I am. I come to you in repentance and accept your free gift of salvation through your son, Jesus, I commit my way to yours. Give me hunger for your Word and a heart for the lost, O God, I ask you to remove from my heart anything that is unrighteous in your eyes, take the desires of my heart and replace them with yours, fill me with your Spirit that my desires become yours, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen
​And this is his command: to believe in the name of his Son, Jesus Christ, and to love one another as he commanded us. The one who keeps God’s commands lives in him, and he in them. And this is how we know that he lives in us: We know it by the Spirit he gave us. 1 John 3:23-24 Heavenly Father, thank you for your amazing and unfailing love, thank you for the gift of salvation through your Son, Jesus. Please change my heart and fill me with your Holy Spirit that I may be able to love as you do, and forgive as you do, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen
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 afresh 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
And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. Hebrews 11:6 Blessed Lord in heaven, I humbly come to your throne of grace with reverence and awe, with a thankful and believing heart. I ask you to cleanse me from all unrighteousness and help me to do what pleases you, O God. I ask that you give me the desire to earnestly seek you daily with all my soul and to always believe and trust in your faithful and loving promises, I pray in Jesus' precious name. Amen
I am the Lord your God, who teaches you what is best for you, who directs you in the way you should go. If only you had paid attention to my commands, your peace would have been like a river, your well-being like the waves of the sea. Isaiah 48:17-18 Lord, my God, I give you praise for your abundant mercy and grace, I thank you for your faithfulness even though we are not faithful to you. Please guide my path, O God, let your peace reign in my heart as you teach me your will, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

You forming me when I was in my mother's womb

​For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. Psalm 139:13-14 I praise you Lord for loving me and forming me when I was in my mother's womb, for putting me in her loving care to be raised, loved and nurtured by her. Even in her womb, your eyes saw my unformed body and you already had plans for my life, your hand has guided me and led me to where I am today. Help me to trust in you completely, O Lord, and to become the person you created me to be, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

We are in him who is true by being in his Son Jesus Christ

  We know also that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know him who is true. And we are in him who is true by being in his Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life. 1 John 5:20 Merciful and loving Father, giver of life, thank you for sending us your Son to bring us understanding and knowledge of your truth. Keep my eyes focused on you, O God, keep reminding me there is something greater waiting for me and though the evil one has control of this world, he doesn't have control over me because I am your child, I pray in your wonderful Son Jesus' name. Amen

Nothing will be able to 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 that the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in your sight, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

I can do all this through Christ who strengthens me

  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. I can do all this through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:12-13 Father in heaven, blessed be your Holy name, thank you for your abundant blessings, thank you for being my God and my Father. Strengthen my faith, help me overflow with thankfulness and be content in every situation, O Lord, keep reminding me that I can do all things with you at my side, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

May the Lord cause you to flourish, both you and your children

  May the Lord cause you to flourish, both you and your children. May you be blessed by the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. Psalm 115:14-15 Blessed be the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth, blessed be your holy and glorious name. May your blessings continue to be upon us, O God, may you bless our children and loved ones  and may your everlasting love and protection be poured on us each and every day, I pray 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 he has rescued us from the kingdom of darkness and transferred us into the Kingdom of his dear Son

  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 1:13-14 Thank you Lord for rescuing me from the domain 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 peace and joy, 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

Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight

  For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account. Hebrews 4:12-13 Blessed Lord in heaven, thank you for your amazing word, because it is as alive and active today as it has always been. I want to be obedient to your word, not just because I will give an account of my life to you, but because of my love for you, Help me remember that everything is in your hands, O God and nothing is ever hidden from your sight, I pray this in Jesus name. Amen

I am the light of the world

  When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 8:12 Thank you Jesus for coming to this world to be our light and our salvation and to guide us to eternal blessings .Thank you for loving me more than I deserve, thank you for your mercy and grace. May I walk as a child of light and not of darkness, may I be a sunbeam for you to those who walk in darkness, I pray. Amen

You are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus,

  You are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus, for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. If you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise. Galatians 3:28-29 Heavenly Lord, I thank you for sending your Son to save me from all my sins and show me the way to eternal life. I thank you that I can now partake of the blessings promised to all your people.  Please give me a new heart, O God, give me the desire to follow in the footsteps of my Savior, Jesus Christ, I pray.  Amen

The blameless spend their days under the Lord’s care

  The blameless spend their days under the Lord’s care, and their inheritance will endure forever. Psalm 37:18 Loving and merciful Father, I'm thankful to have you as my God, my strength, my hope and my salvation. Give me hunger for your Word, wisdom and understanding that I may walk blameless in your eyes, O Lord. Fill me with your Spirit, love and strength and keep me under your loving and merciful care each and everyday, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had

  May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had, so that with one mind and one voice you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Romans 15:5-6 Merciful and loving God, Creator of all, thank you for always reminding me to love in the same manner Jesus did while he walked on this earth. Help me, O Lord, to not judge, but instead to love unconditionally, pray and encourage others that we may bring you praise and honor in all we do, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

When my spirit grows faint within me, it is you who watch over my way.

I cry aloud to the Lord; I lift up my voice to the Lord for mercy. I pour out before him my complaint; before him I tell my trouble. When my spirit grows faint within me, it is you who watch over my way. Psalm 142:1-3 Sovereign Lord, thank you for always being there for me, thank you for hearing my voice and being merciful to me. Help me keep my eyes fixed on you, O Lord, to take refuge in you as you watch over my way. Keep me safe my strong deliverer, and when my spirit grows faint, strengthen me with your Spirit and love, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

His voice we will obey

  The Lord our God we will serve, and His voice we will obey! Joshua 24:24 Mighty and merciful Lord, let me be still and to hear you whispering in my ear, let me hear your sweet voice and recognize it. Give me a willing heart to hear your words and obey, teach me, guide me and give me wisdom, O God, help me put all my trust in you and follow you with all of my heart, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

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 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

Blessed be your glorious name, and may it be exalted above all blessing and praise

  Blessed be your glorious name, and may it be exalted above all blessing and praise. You alone are the Lord. You made the heavens, even the highest heavens, and all their starry host, the earth and all that is on it, the seas and all that is in them. You give life to everything, and the multitudes of heaven worship you. Nehemiah 9:5-6 Blessed Lord in heaven, you are faithful, merciful and mighty, and I am thankful to know that everything is under your control and nothing formed against me shall stand when I surrender my life to you. Remind me to hold on to your promises and trust that you will always be by my side, O God, may your loving kindness and mercy be with me and may your Spirit fill my heart, with joy and peace, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing

  For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. 1 Corinthians 1:18 Father God, thank you for sending us your Son, that we may be saved and see your great power and glory. I know how blessed I am to know what was done for me at the cross and I am so thankful and grateful. I know that many consider the message of the cross to be foolishness, help me be a good witness for you with my actions, O Lord, to be mindful that whatever I do, is a reflection on you, that others may come to know you and love you as I do, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

I am the resurrection and the Life

I am the resurrection and the Life  The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?” John 11:25 Thank you Lord in heaven for delivering us from the domain of darkness, for giving up your throne in heaven and the price you paid on the cross for our sins. Fill us with your love and your Holy Spirit that we may walk in your ways. Fill us with your Holy Spirit, with more of you, O Lord, fill us with compassion and love for the lost, that we may share the great gift of eternal life with them, I pray in your Holy Name. Amen

By his wounds you have been healed

  He himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; “by his wounds you have been healed.” 1 Peter 2:24 My most loving, kind and merciful Lord, thank you for bearing my sins on the cross, thank you for loving me so much that you gave your life as a living sacrifice. I know that nothing I will ever go through can compare to the price you paid at Calvary, O Lord Jesus, help me to discern your will for my life, to live in righteousness in your presence, and share the good news of your kingdom with others that they too will have the joy of your salvation, I pray in your precious name. Amen 

God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that 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 man and before you, may my ways and thoughts be pure, not only obeying your will, but believing and trusting you always, I pray in Jesus' my Lord and your precious Son's name. Amen

let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us

  And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. Hebrews 12:1-3 Thank you Jesus, for enduring the cross that I may have eternal life, thank you for your amazing sacrifice. Help me keep my eyes focused on you no matter what happens in my life. Help me not to grow weary and lose heart, but keep faithful and persevere the race before me, I pray. Amen