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The Lord blesses his people with peace

The Lord is enthroned as King forever. The Lord gives strength to his people; the Lord blesses his people with peace. Psalm 29:10-11 Lord God, I'm thankful for your kingdom of righteousness, peace and joy, I ask that you bless me and rule in my heart, give me the peace that surpasses all understanding, peace that only you can give. Rescue me when my spirit is overwhelmed within me, fill me with your love, peace and joy that I may give you praise through the trials of life, O God, let me commit everything into your mighty hand of strength and power and strengthen my soul, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

But as for me, I watch in hope for the Lord

But as for me, I watch in hope for the Lord, I wait for God my Savior; my God will hear me. Micah 7:7 Mighty God, thank you for being my Father, my King, my Savior, thank you for your gracious mercy and love, for answering my prayers and f or the hope for this life and for eternity. Free us from the depths of distress, O Lord, from guilt, resentment, depression, and anxiety and help us walk in joy, trusting in you always, knowing that you are fully in control of our lives and that you are working everything for your glory and our good, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

Be still, and know that I am God

"Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” The Lord Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Psalm 46:10-11 Father God, you are our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble and my fortress, help me to let go of worries and fears and rest in you, help me not fear the future because you are God Almighty and you are in control of everything. Let me surrender my will to you and let you be in control over my life, O Lord, let me be still and listen to your word and guidance and give you glory and honor in everything I say and do, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

Mmy ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than 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 think. Help me be obedient to your will and lean not on my own understanding, O God, help me be effective, fruitful, faithful and surrender myself completely to you, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good understanding.To him belongs eternal praise. Psalm 111:10 Father of glory, our hearts can be deceitful above all things, we need your wisdom and guidance. Help us walk before you in truth, in righteousness, and in uprightness of heart, O Lord, give us a wise and understanding heart, a hunger for your Word, for righteousness and heavenly wisdom, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life

“Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it. Matthew 7:13-14 Merciful Lord in heaven, there are so many distractions and temptations in this world, I know that I am weak, but I am thankful that you are strong and I am thankful for your Holy Spirit that guides me. I humbly ask that you let me walk hand in hand with your Son Jesus on the narrow road that leads to eternal life, that your Spirit continues to guide the way and keep me focused on your heavenly kingdom that I may find the small and narrow gate, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again

Jesus answered, “Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life.” John 4:13-14 Jesus, quench my spiritual thirst with your living water, refresh my soul and renew my spirit. Help me focus on you each day and walk humbly in your footsteps, O Lord, help me share your living water with others that they too may quench their spiritual thirst and have a spring of water welling up to eternal life, I pray. Amen