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A Small Morning Family Prayer

31/01/2022
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for this blessed morning. Thank You for waking us up healthy and safe on this new day.
Lord, as we enter a new week, may we find favour in Your sight that will be far better and greater than our past. Make a way where there seems to be no way.
Lord, we may, in our weakness go astray as we face each challenge and temptation ; be it at home, at work, and in our other transactions. Pardon us and help us to overcome such situations.
Lord, may we not retreat in our faith, but abide in You. Hold our hand, and walk us through, so that, together we can face tomorrow.
Lord, thank You for the blessings You have in store for each one of us. May we be confident and conscious that if we have faith, "we will receive".
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today’s Promise:
Jesus, “and whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith.” Matthew 21:22 -
A Small Morning Family Prayer

29/01/2022
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for bringing us to the close of this week.
Lord, thank You for guiding us and giving us hope through the week. You desired to hear from us and to speak to us each morning. It was not our mental fortitude but Your Spirit that strengthened all of us to face spiritual, emotional, and physical stress. You were by our side always.
Lord, thank You for all the blessings showered upon us and for the hedge of protection around us that saved us through many dangers and snares.
Thank You for walking ahead of us and making the crooked paths straight.
Lord, refresh us and all those who toiled through the week to earn their livelihood. Give them rest and a peaceful weekend. Let their earnings be sufficient enough to meet their needs. Provide them as You provided our needs and wants.
Lord, we trust in Your plans that are designed for us to prosper. You are an awesome God.....Let Your will alone be done in our lives.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today’s promise:
I will refresh the weary and satisfy the faint.” – Jeremiah 31:25 -
OFFER CONTINUOUS SACRIFICE OF PRAISE TO OUR GOD WHO IS OUR REFUGE & STRENGTH.

20/03/2026
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for this blessed day.
Lord, thank You for the sacrifice of Your Son Jesus Christ on the Cross on our behalf. Let our continued sacrifice of praise be, spiritual, rooted in faith and be a constant part of our Christian life.
Lord, may the fruit of our lips we confess, giving thanks for Your mercy and grace be, not just from our mouth but from our heart.
Lord, let our praises flow not only in moments of joy but in every situation, reflecting a heart that is transformed by Your love.
Lord, may we continue to pray, trusting in Your wisdom and love. Grant us comfort and stability as we navigate through life’s challenges, knowing that You are our refuge and strength.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today’s Promise:
Psalms 46:1
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. -
OUR LORD DOES NOT TURN AWAY HIS FACE FROM US & THERE IS NO CONDEMNATION, IF WE RETURN TO HIM.

19/04/2026
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for today - a new opportunity to love, give, and be all that You want us to be.
Lord, You are a God of abundant grace and compassion. Thank You for Your promise that You will not turn away Your face from us when we turn to You.
Lord, restore our joy and wrap us around with Your mercy and presence. May our thoughts be fixed on You and not wander into distractions. Restore us, renew us, and guide every step of the way.
Lord, let everyone be filled with dignity, purpose, and the quiet joy of being loved by You, unconditionally. Let Your healing touch flow through our body, mind and soul.
Lord, may we not attempt to impress You through our grand gestures, but be faithful to You by quiet obedience.
Lord, may we be confident to stand in the truth and say that we will not be condemned but are liberated by Your complete forgiveness and righteousness, because we are Yours.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today’s Promise:
Romans 8:1
There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. -
OUR LORD’s PROMISES NEVER FAIL. SEEK FROM HIM A CLEAN HEART & A NEW SPIRIT.

18/03/2026
Gracious Heavenly Father, we come before You this morning with a contrite heart and with a genuine desire for restoration.
Lord, we thank You for the opportunity to once again examine our hearts, and to confess our faith in Christ Jesus, during this time of Lent.
Lord, penetrate our body and soul with Your Spirit and strengthen our relationship with You. Accept our grateful sacrifice of praise and our humility and repentance as we seek Your mercy and forgiveness.
Lord, thank You for interceding for each of us in heaven, and for the many promises that are ours by grace through faith in You.
Lord, may we be confident that all You have spoken will come to pass. May we hold fast to Your Word and find comfort in the assurance that You are always faithful.
Lord, may we live each day with the confidence that You will lead and guide us, and that Your promises are true, reliable and will be fulfilled.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today’s Promise:
Joshua 21:45
Not one of all the Lord ’s good promises to Israel failed; every one was fulfilled. -
OUR LORD PROMISES THE CROWN OF LIFE, IF WE SEEK HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS & ENDURE TEMPTATION.

17/03/2026
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for the blessed new day.
Lord, we come before You with our hands open and with hunger and thirst, to receive Your righteousness in our life.
Lord, fill us with Your Spirit and transform our hearts. Help us not to seek self- righteousness but walk with faith-driven actions. Guide us to live in truth and holiness.
Lord, help us to guard our hearts with all diligence and remain steadfast under trial. May we not gratify the desires of our flesh.
Lord, thank You for promising us the crown of life - a reward not earned by our own efforts, but freely given to those who love and persevere in You.
Lord, we beseech Your strength, so that we are not swayed by fear or doubt, but remain anchored in You, and move forward in faith.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today’s Promise:
James 1:12
Blessed is anyone who endures temptation. Such a one has stood the test and will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love Him. -
BE STILL & WAIT PATIENTLY FOR THE LORD WHO PROMISES A FUTRE & HOPE FOR US.

16/03/2026
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for this blessed new day.
Lord, we praise and thank You for Your grace and mercy, that allows us to live another week under Your protection.
Lord, thank You for reminding us that You are the one who sustains us and satisfies us each day.
Lord, thank You for the great plans You have for each one of us to prosper us. May we not fret or give up when our hope is deferred but wait patiently for Your time to come.
Lord, we place before You all the challenges and desires of our heart. Let the power of Your Truth bring forgiveness, healing, renewal, and restoration - no matter how uncertain, things may seem for us.
Lord, we trust in Your Word that will not return empty, without accomplishing great things. May we close the day with gratitude and praise in our hearts.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today’s Promise:
Jeremiah 29:11
For I know the plans I have for you, declare the Lord , plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. -
OUR LORD WILL RESCUE US IF WE WASH OURSELVES, CEASE TO DO EVIL & SET OUR HOPE ON HIM.

15/03/2026
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for this blessed worship Sunday.
Lord, as we gather in Your sanctuary, remind us of Your call to righteousness and the power of Your redemptive love.
Lord, as we meditate on Your Word, help us to understand what it means to put away the evil of our doings, to truly cease from actions that dishonor You.
Lord, may we not cling on to just rituals, but to You, and truly confess that we have sinned against You and our neighbours many times. Wash the stains on our hands with the blood of Jesus and make us clean.
Lord, let our prayers bear witness to Your work in us individually and be a clear testimony of Your grace. We place our hope in You alone, not in our own strength or wisdom.
Lord, strengthen our faith for the challenges ahead. You are our God who raised the dead. Be our stronghold always and in times of trouble.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today’s Promise;
2 Corinthians 1:10
He who rescued us from so deadly a peril will continue to rescue us; on Him we have set our hope that He will rescue us again. -
DO NOT FEAR. OUR LORD PROMISES TO STRENGTHEN US.

14/03/2026
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for this weekend Saturday.
Lord, we come before You with humility and submit ourselves to You. We commit to take up our Cross daily as a willing sacrifice and cry out, "let Your will, not mine be done." Work in us as we joyfully submit to Yours.
Lord, even as our inner desire to follow You is strong, our physical and emotional limitations often hinder us from acting on that desire.
Lord, strengthen our body and spirit so that we can be vigilant in prayer and resist the temptation. Let no fatigue, stress, or temptation overpower us and drift us away.
Lord, be with us and strengthen us to hold Your hand and be victorious in our attempt to follow You, not just during this Lenten season but, always.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today’s Promise:
Isaiah 41:10
do not fear, for I am with you, do not be afraid, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my victorious right hand. -
OUR LORD HAS POURED OUT HIS LOVE ON US. HE PROMISES US REST IF WE GO TO HIM.

13/03/2026
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for adding another blessed day.
Lord, thank You for pouring out Your unconditional love into our hearts. Let Your presence be filled afresh and our hope anchored in Your unchanging faithfulness.
Lord, let our faith gain access through our faith in You, be unshaken, clear and steady. For, our hope is placed on Your gracious love and that we are not put to shame.
Lord, we bring before You the petitions of all those who seek Your intervention on various fears and unresolved individual and family concerns. Let them not grow weary or become faint-hearted but learn to persevere in their sufferings.
Lord, watch over us and keep us in the certainty that Your kingdom will come and all of us can receive the good You have planned for each one of us.
Lord, may we experience the rest only You can give — a rest for our soul and the peace that surpasses understanding. Guard our heart and mind in Christ Jesus.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today’s Promise;
Matthew 11:28
Jesus, “Come to Me”, all who labor and are heavy laden, and “I will give you rest. -
THE JOY OF OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH THE LORD IS THAT WE ARE SAVED.

12/03/2026
Gracious Heavenly Father, we thank and bow before You this morning, realising our brokenness and the need for Your grace.
Lord, restore to us the joy of Your salvation and remind us the extent You went, to save us. We wonder at the power of Your forgiveness and the promise of eternal life.
Lord, grant us the renewal, restoration and spiritual strength, so that we may, like David, reclaim the joy of our relationship with You.
Lord, rekindle in us the peace and gladness and uphold us with a willing spirit, so that we may serve You not out of obligation, but out of love and devotion.
Lord, may we experience the depth of Your love that enables us to live in the freedom and joy, of knowing that we are truly saved.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today’s Promise:
John 15:11
I have said these things to you so that My joy may be in you, and that your joy may be complete. -
SEEK OUR LORD’S COUNSEL & CHOOSE TO ENTER THROUGH THE NARROW GATE THAT LEADS TO LIFE.

11/03/2026
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for this blessed day.
Lord, as we begin this day, may we be cautious enough to choose to enter the narrow gate that leads to eternal life and not be lured by the wide gate that leads to destruction.
Lord, sharpen our ears to listen to the voice of the Good Shepherd who searches for the one that is lost, and not get lost among the wandering flock.
Lord, teach us to value the
struggles and challenges that come with walking the narrow path, that often requires sacrifice, endurance, and unwavering faith. May we understand that trials and tribulations refine us and draw us closer to You.
Lord, protect us from falling into the trap of complacency and ignite a passion within us to pursue holiness and righteousness.
Lord, may we remain faithful, and closely watch for the signs of Your guidance and lead others toward the same narrow path.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today’s Promise:
Psalms 32:8
I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go; I will counsel you with My eye upon you.
