Daily Prayer

GIVE THANKS

Psalm 100

Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth,

Worship the Lord with gladness;

Come before Him with joyful songs,

Know that the Lord is God!

It is He who made us, and we are his;

We are His people, the sheep of His pasture.

Enter his gates with Thanksgiving

And into His courts with praise;

Give thanks to Him and praise His name.

For the Lord is good and His love endures forever;

His faithfulnesss continues through all generations.

Amen, and Amen!!

Father, give us grateful hearts. Hearts that shout for joy to Your Holy Name. Give us songs to sing of your goodness and the Love that endures forever. We love You. Amen.

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Glory to God Alone

Psalm 115:1 (ESV)

1 Not to us, O LORD, not to us, but to your name give glory, for the sake of your steadfast love and your faithfulness!

Father you remind us: "So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God." 1 Corinthians 10:31 (ESV)

It is your will and purpose Father that people see in us your glory through our daily walk with you. It is an indescribable honor to magnify your name and reflect your glory as the moon reflects the light of the Sun.

"In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven." Matthew 5:16 (ESV)

Father may you be pleased with our lives today and may they be a witness to the glory of your holiness, grace and love. In the precious name of Jesus we pray. Amen.

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the giving prayer

I tell you the truth, whoever gives you a cup of water because you bear Christ's name will never lose his reward. -Mark 9:41

Help us Lord to be generous with all of the things that we have. Open our eyes to those who are in need. Author compassion in us that flows into charitable giving. Bless us to know the joy of blessing others. In all things, and in all ways, cause us to be givers of life and love.

Mostly Lord, grant that we might see giving to others as a way that we can give to you. For it is the name of the Greatest Giver we pray.

Amen

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life as a prayer

Help us Lord to lead integrated lives.

Remind us daily to live from within.

And help us to discern your presence.

Guide us in each decision and every action.

Let our mistakes cause us to ask for wisdom.

And successes lead us to praise your name.

Teach us to live in spiritual union with you.

Cause us to find new ways to love greatly.

Bless us to be like your Son and our Savior.

Amen

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seek and serve

God Almighty,

Bless and send us into this day to seek and serve you.

By Your grace, equip us to witness for truth,

to struggle for justice,

to strive for peace,

to live for love.

God, You declare Your almighty power by showing mercy.

Grant us the fullness of Your grace, that we, running to obtain Your promises, may glory You this new day.

Maybe we seek every opportunity to see You in others and see You in every situation.

Help us know how we can struggle, strive and live for You and for others.

Amen

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WHEN I SURVEY . . .

This wonderful old hymn is a prayer, my prayer for today, and every day. Read it at let it move you to pray this every day!

When I survey the wondrous cross

On which the Prince of glory died,

My richest gain I count but loss,

And pour comtempt on all my pride.

Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast,

Save in the death of Christ my God!

All the vain things that charm me most,

I sacrifice them to His blood.

See from His head, His hands, His feet,

Sorrow and love flow mingled down!

Did e're such love and sorrow meet,

Or thorns compose so rich a crown.

Where the whole realm of nature mine,

That were a present far too small;

Love so amazing, so divine,

Demands my soul, my life, my all!

Amen!

Song ~ Isaac Watts

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God is Good

For the LORD is good. His unfailing love continues forever,

and his faithfulness continues to each generation. Psalm 100:5 (NLT)

Father I know that every day may not be good but You are good every day. This does not limit Your sovereignty but gives us insight into Your love, providence and purpose for us. Therefore: "....we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them. Romans 8:28 (NLT)

Thank you Father that we know: "Whatever is good and perfect comes down to us from God our Father, ....." James 1:17-18 (NLT)

So then Father we can give people this glorious invitation: "Oh, taste and see that the LORD is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him!" Psalm 34:8 (ESV)

Father there are some days in my experience and perspective that are not good, yet I can say with the Psalmist: "I believe that I will see the goodness of the LORD in this world of the living." "Psalm 27:13 (GW)

And Father I love Habakkuk's prayer in troubled times. "17 Even though the fig trees have no blossoms, and there are no grapes on the vines; even though the olive crop fails, and the fields lie empty and barren; even though the flocks die in the fields, and the cattle barns are empty, 18 yet I will rejoice in the LORD! I will be joyful in the God of my salvation! 19 The Sovereign LORD is my strength!" Habakkuk 3:17-19 (NLT)

Amen!

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a prayer for the poor and the neglected

Almighty and most merciful God,

We remember before you all poor and neglected persons whom it would be easy for us to forget: the homeless and the destitute, the old and the sick, and all who have none to care for them.

Help us to heal those who are broken in body or spirit, and to turn their sorrow into joy.

Grant this, Father, for the love of your Son, who for our sake became poor, Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.

-Book of Common Prayer, Episcopal Church

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prayer to the good shepherd

Lord of the 23rd Psalm,

I have known death,

and you have refreshed my soul.

I have known fear,

and you have comforted me.

I have known hunger,

and you have set a feast before me.

In the darkest valley

no calamity of humankind or nature has separated us.

Teach me to walk as you walk

Beside those in mourning

so that they will know joy,

Beside those in fear

that they will know comfort,

Beside those in hunger

that they will feast until their cup overflows.

As your goodness and love follow me,

May mine follow my neighbor

That the threat of the worst terrors

May turn to the knowledge of the comforts of

the house of the Lord,

Where you have invited us to dwell forever.

And so let me strive to help build on earth

What you have promised us in heaven.

In the face of all calamity, present and yet to come,

Let me lead my neighbor beside quiet waters,

The quiet waters of the Good Shepherd.

Amen

- from Catholic Relief Services

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Prayer for the grieving

Grief is lonely. It is personal. And it is something that can overwhelm you if you aren’t careful.

Lord, I lift up all who are grieving. Bring peace to their hearts as you minister to those deep places of sorrow that can threaten to overcome them.

Bring comfort to their spirits as You bestow sweet grace to all who have loved and lost.

Be near to each heart. Speak mercy to each mind. And bring Your nearness to each spirit.

Amen

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teach us

Teach us, dear Lord, to number our days;

that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.
Oh, satisfy us early with Thy mercy,
that we may rejoice and be glad all of our days.
And let the beauty of the Lord our God be upon us;
and establish Thou the work of our hands.
And let the beauty of the Lord our God be upon us;
and establish Thou the work of our hands, dear Lord.

Amen

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Stressful Times

Abba Father, the world around us seems as if could fall apart. Stresses over health, jobs, politics, and any number of things have brought many near to the breaking point. Give us strength and grace and help us to show the reason for our hope to those who are losing hope.

Amen

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PEACE WITH GOD

Romans 5:1-5 "Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God. Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character, and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us."

Oh Father, peace with God! The war is won. Victory is Yours. O God, through Jesus Christ, I am the reward of Your victory. I am the spoil of war! I am now reconciled to You and holy in Your sight, "without blemish and free from accusation". What grace is mine in Christ, through His blood and resurrection! Hallelujah!! How I love You. Amen

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Courage

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might."

Ephesians 6:10 (ESV)

Joshua 1:1& 7 -9 (CSBBible)

1 After the death of Moses the LORD's servant, the LORD spoke to Joshua son of Nun, Moses's assistant: .....7 Above all, be strong and very courageous to observe carefully the whole instruction my servant Moses commanded you. Do not turn from it to the right or the left, so that you will have success wherever you go.

8 This book of instruction must not depart from your mouth; you are to meditate on it day and night so that you may carefully observe everything written in it. For then you will prosper and succeed in whatever you do.

9 Haven't I commanded you: be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go."

Father intimidation is one of the strategies Satan uses against Christians. Fear is a formattable foe and is capable of distracting us from the source and focus of our faith. But there is no reason for fear to master or control us. The Scriptures remind us that: " .....he who is in you is greater than he who is in the world. 1 John 4:4 (ESV)

"What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?" ....." 37 No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. Romans 8:31 &37 (ESV)

And so Father I say with the Psalmist: " .....I trust in God, so why should I be afraid? " Psalm 56:4 (NLT)

Thank you Father for the fortitude to stand for you whatever the circumstances that may confront us. For your glory and honor we pray. Amen.

Amen

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