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Whoever humbles himself as this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven

Assuredly, I say to you, unless you are converted and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore whoever humbles himself as this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.  Matthew 18:3-4 Merciful Father in heaven, I want to clothe myself with humility, I want to have the heart of a child, be forgiving, loving and trust that you will provide all  my needs. Saturate my soul, fill it with your loving Spirit, O God, let me seek your mercy and grace as I walk humbly under your mighty hand, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen 

Blessed is the man who delight is in the law of the Lord

Blessed is the man w ho walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, n or stands in the path of sinners, n or sits in the seat of the scornful; b ut his delight  is  in the law of the  L ord .  Psalm 1:1-2 Holy Lord, I thank you for calling me to be your child, I thank you for making me a new creation and I humbly ask that you give me wisdom to walk in righteousness. Guide my steps,purify my thoughts, and help me not to walk in the counsel of the ungodly, O God, may I delight in your ways and you Word each day, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his love for those who fear him

The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love. He will not always accuse, nor will he harbor his anger forever; he does not treat us as our sins deserve or repay us according to our iniquities. For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his love for those who fear him; as far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us. psalm 103:8-12 Thank you Lord in heaven for your amazing love, for your great compassion, forgiveness and grace and thank for being my loving Father. I will never fully understand your great love for me, but I am thankful to have it. May I be bring you glory and honor in all I do, O God, and may I walk blameless in your eyes, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

Fix your eyes on Jesus

Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. Hebrews 12:1-2 Blessed Lord, I thank you for the hope you have given me in Jesus, your Son, I thank you for your love and promises, and most of all the gift of salvation. I bring you all my fears, my disappointments, the worries of this life, O God, and I ask you to help me remember this life is but a moment compared to your promised eternity. Help me keep my eyes focus on Jesus, help me walk faithful and with perseverance the path you set before me, and throw off everything that is sinful in my life, I pray in His Holy Name. Amen

Love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God

He has shown you,  O man, what  is  good; And what does the  Lord  require of you But to do justly, To love mercy, And to walk humbly  with your God? Micah 6:8 Merciful and gracious  God in heaven, I turn to you with all of my heart and offer my life to you, I ask that you help me be just,  to love mercy and walk humbly with you as you have asked me to do. May I show mercy to others in humility and gentleness, O God,  that  I may be a reflection of your love, I pray in Jesus' name.  Amen

Be patient, bearing with one another in love

I urge you to live a life worthy  of the calling  you have received.     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 4:1-3 Merciful and forgiving Lord in heaven, I thank you for your love and mercy and I humbly ask that you help me walk in love, help me live a life worthy of your amazing love. Give me a gentle and humble heart, O God, help me to make every effort to live in peace and to be patient and loving with others as you are with me, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

Suffering produces hope

And we boast in the hope of the glory of God. Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. Romans 5:2-4 Father God, when we suffer we don't think of it as a blessing, but thank you for reminding me that you allow things to happen to shape us, mold us and strengthen our faith and hope in you. Help me stand firm and keep faithful though every trial I face, O Lord, help me keep my eyes on you and your loving grace and may all of my hope rest in you always, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen