A Daily Prayer

Lord, lay some soul upon my heart and love that soul through me.  If  encouragement is needed, then encourage through me.  If  a warm touch is needed, then touch through me.  If a prayer is needed, then pray through me Lord Jesus.  Help me to see those whom others might overlook.  I want to represent You, Jesus, and have a heart of compassion toward others.  Amen.

Father, we are confronted with deception on many fronts every day, so much so, that we can be deceived without even realizing it.  Would You help us to watch out and be on our guard so that we are not deceived by man’s words, no matter how convincing they are, how charming their personality, or how cunning their craft.  Help us not to fall for Satan’s deceptive tactics that have brought down believers throughout the church age.  We seek You for strength and discipline.  We search the Scriptures for discernment and the true revelation of who Jesus is; the Son of the Living God.  It is in His name that we pray, Amen.

Father, as Your children we need to regularly examine our hearts to see if there are things, pursuits, or attitudes that are drawing us away from Your heart and thrusting us once again into the mindset of the world.  Our heart’s examinations are not intended to condemn us but to refresh our spirit and remind us of our godly heritage.  Father, since You know our hearts more than we do ourselves, reveal to us that which helps and that which hinders our Christian walk.   As we walk in obedience to You we’re grateful for the peace and rest we receive in knowing that You do not condemn us but deliver mercy to help us in our time of need.  You do not stand over us in judgment, but You walk alongside us assuring us of Your unwavering love and unending mercy that will see us through on this side of the journey.  

Father, help our ears to be alert, our eyes to be open, and our hearts perceptive as we follow in Your ways.  May we be eager to hear Your teaching and apply it to our lives so that we may be found blameless before You and experience the joy You give to those who follow Your commands.  When Your meaning is clear help us to seek no other meaning to satisfy our own desires or to change the clear meaning of Your message.  Align our desires with Your own, that we might find genuine peace and wholehearted obedience as You bring spiritual healing to our lives.  In Jesus’ name we pray.  Amen.

Lord today I cry out to You.  I am so thankful that You hear me regardless of where I may be crying out from or what situation I am in.  At times my heart does grow faint and I am overwhelmed.  I ask you to lead me to the Rock that is higher than I.   Amen.

Father, Your Word I have hidden in my heart that I might not sin against You; for it teaches me to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly before You.  Even when it brings about hurtful circumstances help me to do the right thing in keeping with the Christ-filled nature I received upon the day of my salvation.  May I not be found lacking in integrity but rather be characterized by my integrity as it honors my Father in heaven.  In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

Father, surely Your arm is not too short to save, nor Your ear too dull to hear our prayers.  Our iniquities have separated us from You, Father, so we repent of those things that have distanced us from a holy God.  May our faith be renewed and our resolve to follow You be firm as we call upon Your name.  We desire to walk, not in our own finite wisdom, but in the infinite wisdom of Almighty God whose understanding knows no bounds.  May we be found faithful as we call out to You, for we know You hear us.  Amen. 

 Father, I can’t determine the exact day You will judge the earth, but the Bible judges the thoughts and attitudes of my heart each time I read it or meditate upon its truths.  Help me to apply Your promises and commands to my life so that when the day of the Lord comes like a thief I will be prepared.  The heavens and earth will disappear with a roar and everything in it will be laid bare.  I look forward to a new heaven and a new earth which will be the home of righteousness instead of sinfulness.  Help me to be found spotless, blameless and at peace with You.  Father God, Your patience means salvation for the many who will soon come to repentance.  I want to  diligently pray for their souls, be bold in my witness, and exemplary in my Christian walk as I await the day of Your appearing.  In Jesus’ name I pray.  Amen.

 Lord, today help me to live my life in a manner that fulfills Your purpose!

 Father, Your Word indicates the way we interact with those outside the faith will have a positive or a negative influence on whether they choose to follow You.  There appears to be no neutral mode in our lives, for we do not live unto ourselves, but regularly give account for our actions and attitudes daily.  Inconsistency and double standards are ancient, effective traps Satan has set for believers. For those ensnared by this trap the unbelieving world points their accusatory finger crying, “Hypocrite!”  Sadly, it is often a true characterization.  May we, as Your disciples, be faithful in our walk and consistent in our talk as we serve You at home, in the workplace, in our churches, and in our sphere of influence.  We do not want to disgrace the holy name of Jesus, but we want to honor His name as we glorify You in all we do.  It is in Jesus’ holy name that we pray.  Amen.