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God decided in advance to adopt us into his own family

Even before he made the world, God loved us and chose us in Christ to be holy and without fault in his eyes. God decided in advance to adopt us into his own family by bringing us to himself through Jesus Christ. Ephesians 1:4-5  Thank you Father God, for choosing me, loving me and adopting me before you even made the world, thank you for your kindness, grace and the forgiveness of our sins. Please continue to shower us with kindness, along with all wisdom and understanding, O Lord, that we may be holy and without fault in his eyes, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

The Lord is my strength and my shield

The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him. The Lord is the strength of his people, a fortress of salvation for his anointed one. Save your people and bless your inheritance; be their shepherd and carry them forever. Psalm 28:7-9 Thank you Almighty Lord, our God, because you shielded us, rescued us, kept us under your loving care, before we even knew you. Have mercy on me, O God, according to your great mercy, wash me thoroughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin and may my heart leap with joy and praise for you each day I am alive, may I continue to trust in you and praise your name in all circumstances, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

He has made everything beautiful in its time.

He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the human heart; yet no one can fathom what God has done from beginning to end. Ecclesiastes 3:11    Lord God, maker of heaven and Earth, you make everything beautiful in your time, and your timing is always perfect. We could never fathom what you have done for us, but I thank you for placing eternity in my heart, for the hope of a life without pain, tears or sadness. Help me appreciate every day you have given me on this earth as gift, O Lord, to trust that you will make everything beautiful in your perfect time, and all will work out according to your purpose, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us

Now this is the confidence that we have in Him,  that if we ask anything according to His will,  He hears us.  And if we know that He hears us, whatever we ask,  we know that we have the petitions that we have asked of Him. 1 John 5:14-15  Merciful Lord, I know that you have plans for my life, I know that you want the best for me because you are a loving and compassionate God.  Help me trust in you always, O God, even when I don't see an answered prayer.  Keep remind me that you are always in control and all I have to do is wait upon your perfect time and be faithful in prayer, I pray in Jesus' name.  Amen

Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation

“Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.” Matthew 26:41 Mighty God in heaven, my spirit is always willing, but my flesh is very weak. I need you in my life, I need your strength and your Spirit to fill me and remind me that prayer makes all the difference between my battles and victory. Help me fight every battle on my knees, O Lord, to put everything in your holy hands and always trust in you, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

I will be their God, and they will be my people

I will live with them and walk among them,and I will be their God, and they will be my people, 2 Corinthians 6:16 Almighty and most High God, you are faithful and your promises are true, you are our mighty defender, redeemer, Savior and our salvation, and I am thankful to be your child. Help me be set apart for you, O Lord, walk with me, stand with me in whatever I face today, give me strength and help me grow in faith and seek you with all my heart, I pray in Jesus's name. Amen

Abide in My love.

​ As the Father loved Me,  I also have loved you;  abide in My love.   If you keep My commandments,  you will abide in My love,  just as I have kept My Father’s commandments  and abide in His love.  John 15:9-10 Father, thank you for your promises that you will love us unconditionally and won’t ever leave or forsake us. Help me grow in my understanding of your eternal and unconditional love for me, a sinner. Live in my heart and make it pure, gentle and loving, O Lord, help me abide in your love and delight in your commandments, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen