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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 -
FEAR THE LORD & BE SATISFIED
09/06/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, we thank and begin our day with gratitude.
Lord, we thank You for the privilege given to wake up alive; to embrace our life anew; to give You our praise and seek Your forgiveness for all the sins we have committed, against You and our neighbours.
Lord, thank You for giving us the courage to hold our peace and boldly walk through the journey of faith with everyone.
Lord, surround our family and friends with a hedge of protection on every side. Preserve them from harm, so that they may go out and return home safely.
Lord, though we are small and insignificant in Your presence, You have empowered us with Your unfailing promises. We thank You.
Lord, may we use every opportunity to reflect through our actions, the message of Your love to everyone we meet today. May we fear You alone and be staisfied.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's Promise:
In the fear of the Lord is strong confidence: And his children shall have a place of refuge. Proverbs 14:26 -
ENDURE TO THE END, FOR, HIS SALVATION IS FOREVER
08/06/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for giving us the privilege and joy to begin this day.
Lord, we anchor our hopes, not on anything or anyone in this passing world, but in the unfailing promise, that Your salvation will last forever and righteousness will never fail.
Lord, we thank You, for caring like a shepherd, leading us through the green pastures, so that we don't become tired and weary, amidst the worldly burdens.
Lord, we intercede for all the poor and neglected persons, homeless and the destitute, the old and the sick, whom we easily forget to pray and support. Turn their sorrows into joy.
Lord, let Your peace prevail upon such families and happiness fill their hearts. Give them the assurance that Your salvation will be forever.
Lord, we commend all the petitions and desires of our heart. .Show us today, just one day at a time, the way to endure till the end,
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's Promise:
But the one who endures to the end will be saved. Matthew 24:13 -
GOD’S LOVE IS PERFECTED IN US
07/06/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, we thank You for this blessed day.
Lord, we meditate upon Your Word and pay attention to all that You have done and are doing. Let Your spirit work in us and help us to reflect Your pure love, mercy and compassion.
Lord, we as a family offer ourselves to You and thank You for accepting us, as Your own. Teach us how to balance fair expectations and accountability with mercy. May we be gentle with all the people we meet today.
Lord, let the fruits of love be expressed by us and be experienced by others as we walk through the day. Fill our empty cups to the brim and use us the way You have perfected Your love in us.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today’s promise:
No one has ever seen God; if we love one another, God lives in us, and His love is perfected in us.
I John 4:12 -
OUR LORD IS GOOD. FEAR HIM & HE WILL BE OUR REFUGE
06/06/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for this blessed new morning.
Lord, thank You for the privilege given to us, to taste Your goodness, mercy, protection, and grace, which surrounds us every moment of the day.
Lord, we commend all the children & youth into Your hands as they enter into another academic year or begin a new career. Place Your hands on them and bless them with wisdom and knowledge to succeed in their endeavours.
Lord, may we as parents teach them the importance of listening to Your voice and trusting and tasting of Your Word in all things. Guide and mend their ways as pursue their studies / careers.
Lord, let Your living Word strengthen those who are crushed in spirit, this morning. Give them the confidence that nothing can shake us when we take refuge in You.
Lord, may we fear You alone and develop an attitude of grateful thanks and worshipful praise in every area of our life - no matter how difficult the situation may be, for, You are our refuge and strength, always.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's Promise:
In the fear of the Lord one has strong confidence, and His children will have a refuge. Proverbs 14:26 -
THE LORD KNOWS US BY OUR NAME.
05/06/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for this blessed new morning.
Lord, thank You for leading us through the past week. Your grace and providence enabled us to tread the week successfully amidst all challenges.
Lord, may we be attentive to Your guiding voice, as You lead us each day. Let no doubts or fear about various commitments, challenges, prolonged sickness or other family issues, weaken our spirit.
Lord, may we use every opportunity to praise and thank You. May we be worthy enough to experience Your gracious love and Your mercy each day.
Lord, may we find favor in Your sight and see Your miraculous hand in our every work. Bless us with amazing and exciting moments during the week, according to Your will. Let Your presence and grace direct us.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's Promise:
And the Lord said...."for you have found favor in My sight, and I know you by name.” Exodus 33:17 -
OUR LORD IS OUR STRENGTH WHO HEALS US
04/06/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, we thank You for this worship Sunday.
Lord, we come before You today with a thankful yet a heavy heart remembering the victims of the major train accident.
Lord, we intercede for all those injured in the accident and the families who lost their dear ones. Let Your comforting presence surround them with Your peace as they go through these trying times.
Lord, stretch forth Your hand and restore all that was lost during that fateful day/night.
Lord, let Your wisdom prevail and guide the rescue team and the medical team, providing relief to the affected ones.
Lord, stretch out Your hand and heal the physical injuries and mental trauma of all the survivors. Strengthen them and strike the pain and suffering during the healing process.
Lord, thank You for watching over us faithfully and protecting us even though we do not deserve. Increase our faith in You and the burden to pray for one another.
Lord, help us to overcome all our weaknesses, we beseech You. Extend Your everlasting mercies to everyone of us.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's Promise:
He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. Psalms 147:3 -
THE LORD IS OUR PROVIDER
03/06/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for bringing us to the close of this week. We are grateful for all Your goodness showered on us.
Lord, our souls thirst and long for You like a deer that pants for refreshing water. In Your presence we pour out our hearts to You.
Lord, we bring before You all our hopes You have given us. Hopes to see greater things in our life.
Lord, we don’t know what we most need, but You do. May we not trust in our own ability to meet our needs. Be our Provider, always.
Lord, drive away every source of harm and danger that fills our heart with love, and supply all our needs, according to Your riches in glory,
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's Promise:
And my God will supply every need of yours according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19 -
THE LORD SURROUNDS & DWELLS ALL DAY LONG
02/06/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for this new day.
Lord, thank You for giving us worth in Your eyes. Help us to live as the one You uniquely intended us to be.
Lord, may we endure trials, be patient and retain our faith and trust in You. May we be constant to submit all our trials and tribulations in prayer to You.
Lord, we are comforted through the Scripture and are reminded of Your promises, plan, and provision.
Lord, thank You for looking beyond our faults and loving us unconditionally. Help us to pass on the same compassion to others and forgive those who trespass against us.
Lord, transform our thoughts so that we may understand Your power that will be revealed in us.
Lord, we will not be anxious or discouraged; for You are our God who will surround us and dwell amongst us.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's Promise:
"The beloved of the Lord dwells in safety. The High God surrounds him all day long, and dwells between his shoulders. Deuteronomy 33:12 -
DO NOT BE ANXIOUS. OUR LORD HAS PLANS FOR OUR WELFARE
01/06/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, we thank You for adding a new month to Your children.
Lord, as we enter into this month, let our faith and confidence that You are always with us remain deeply rooted in our hearts, no matter what challenges we may face ahead.
Lord, let Your wisdom and guidance prevail in all the decisions we make; as a family and as an individual.
Lord, bless the earnings of each family this month. Let the jar of flour and jug of oil in every home, not become empty but be filled sufficiently.
Lord, let our prayers not be self centred but be a prayer of intercession for others. May we generously spend our time, our resources, and our love with those in need so that we may make a difference in the lives of others, for Your glory.
Lord, help us to live a witnessing life and not drift away from the path and plans You have set out for us.
Lord, shower Your mercy, grace, love, goodness and every blessing You have in store this month, for all of us.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's Promise:
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.
Jeremiah 29:11 -
THE LORD IS OUR FORTRESS
31/05/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, we come before You on the last day of this month, with a thankful heart.
Lord, we thank You for all the goodness and blessings showered upon each one of us, beyond our expectations.
Lord, we thank You for guiding us, loving us, providing us, comforting us and healing us. It was Your grace and mercy that helped us to survive and sustain amidst all challenges.
Lord, may we not cease to bring everything to You in prayer, with an undoubting faith that You will answer our prayers.
Lord, may we seek You first in all things and submit all our needs and desires into Your divine care. You are our Rock and our Mighty Fortress.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's promise:
The Lord Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Psalms 46:11
A Small Morning Family Prayer
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A Small Morning Family Prayer 