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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 -
WE HAVE BEEN BROUGHT NEAR BY JESUS’ BLOOD

02/04/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, we come before You as a family remembering Your Son's triumphant entry into Jerusalem.
Lord, we gather in Your sanctuary to offer our own shouts of praise and celebration at Your coming. Enter into our lives and destroy the barriers and dividing walls of hostility within us and among us.
Lord, though we sing praises, "Hosanna to the Son of David", we often forget Your sacrifice for us, and stand with the crowd to cry, " Crucify". Pardon us.
Lord, may we understand the tenderness of Your love and not deny our relationship with You, but boldly proclaim it to everyone.
Lord, as we journey through the Holy week, infuse our souls and give us peace as we meditate upon the bitter sufferings You went through for our sake.
In Jesus' name we pray , Amen.Today's Promise:
But now in Christ Jesus, you, who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ. Ephesians 2:13 -
OUR LORD IS ONE WHO HELPS YOU. FEAR NOT

01/04/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, we come to Your presence with a thankful heart.
Lord, it was Your grace past three months that helped us to walk through all situations.
Lord, we beseech Your pardon for the wrongs we have done, and thank You for showing Your mercy upon us by not repaying us according to our sins.
Lord, as we draw closer to the Lenten season, help us to remember and retain Your immeasurable love showered on us through the sacrificial death of Your beloved Son Jesus Christ. Help us to walk upright in the days ahead.
Lord, accept our thanks offering for all the birthdays, wedding anniversaries and other special occasions this month.
Lord, we pray for those who mourn and go through bereavement in their family. Comfort them and assure them of Your presence always with them.
Lord, may we not fear but put our trust only on You. Lead us, guide us and help us.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's Promise:
For I, the Lord your God, hold your right hand; It is I who say to you, "Fear not, I am the One who helps you." Isaiah 41:13 -
THE LORD WILL SUSTAIN US

31/03/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for this blessed day.
Lord, thank You for Your guidance and teaching throughout the Lent and giving us an opportunity to meditate and experience the meaning of resurrection.
Lord, Your Word gave us the confidence to walk through any situations and prevented us from getting caught in the turmoil of life, but receive Your peace.
Lord, help us to retain the spirituality we gained thus far from Your teachings. Cast a hedge around and protect us from going astray and from spending our efforts on what is temporal and cannot last.
Lord, may the Holy Spirit strengthen us in what is of Heaven, and in what is eternally true for our lives.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's Promise:
Cast your burden on the Lord , and He will sustain you; He will never permit the righteous to be moved. Psalms 55:22 -
HE WHO IS IN US IS GREATER THAN ANYONE IN THE WORLD

30/03/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for this new day gracefully given to us for a new start.
Lord, let your Spirit refresh our minds so that we see the path ahead clearly, and handle everything smoothly that we are to undertake today.
Lord, it is You who is with us; greater than those whom we are to face. May we not fall for the schemes of this world but remain closer to You, always.
Lord, thank You for the plans You have for us, which are infinitely beyond our understanding.
Lord, help us to be completely humble and be prepared to testify to this world for the hope we have in You.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's Promise:
for HE who is in you is greater than he who is in the world. 1 John 4:4 -
WE ARE SAVED BY HIS GRACE

29/03/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for this blessed day.
Lord, thank You for the gift of Your salvation. Thank You for granting us eternal life by taking the worst kind of death on human flesh and going through the sufferings on the Cross, on our behalf.
Lord, we have nothing to boast about ourselves before Your sacrifice. It's only in Christ that we can boast of.
Lord, while You sought pardon for our sins, we denied You. We kissed and fled away from You. We fell prey to the weakness of our flesh. Pardon us.
Lord, may we be eternally grateful to You, for, Your love is deeper and stronger each day. You are ever available, as a source of help in times of trouble.
Lord, You are our Redeemer and Saviour. Intercede for us and make us worthy of Your salvation.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's Promise:
And being made perfect, He became the source of eternal salvation to all who obey Him. Hebrews 5:9 -
HIS WORDS ARE SPIRIT & LIFE

28/03/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, as we wake up, we seek Your face, and wait to listen to Your words that gives life.
Lord, You created the universe by Your words. May we realise this and not disappoint You but reflect the positive attributes in all our actions.
Lord, help us to speak today, the words of faith, strength, courage, success, confidence, trust, peace, happiness, peace and joy with our family and neighbours.
Lord, fill us with Your peace and strength. We commit ourselves to be disciplined when we go astray. It's not our desire but Your will be done in our lives in marvellous ways. Help us to live a witnessing life.
Lord, let Your light shine before all of us in a special way. We commend all those who wake up with disturbed thoughts, doubts fears, and various other distractions. Let Your words touch them and assure them of Your promises. Let this day bring us one step closer to You.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's promise:
Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 8:12 -
WITH GOD ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE

27/03/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, we come before You this morning with a thankful heart.
Lord, thank You for graciously listening to our prayer always and answering them according to Your will. Thank You for the promise to provide for all our spiritual and daily needs
Lord, may we be persistent and impassioned to ask in faith, and seek You with all our heart, and knock with patient endurance so that we may live according to Your will.
Lord, we praise and thank You for the opportunities You have kept for us to carry out Your purpose today and this week. May we not attempt to do this against Your will and displeases You.
Lord, thank You, for being our helper. We can do all things through You, who strengthens us. With this assurance we enter this day, fully trusting in these words.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's Promise:
But Jesus looked at them and said, "With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26 -
THE LORD GIVES US WISDOM. HE WILL LIFT UP OUR SOUL

26/03/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for this day.
Lord, we enter Your sanctuary with reverence and thanksgiving. Prepare our hearts and minds to listen to Your word and understand them. Restore us as we submit ourselves at Your Cross ✝️.
Lord, give us a spiritual cleansing in order to come nearer to Your throne, everyday. May we not cherish the iniquity in our heart. Grant us Your mercy.
Lord, You are at our right hand. We will not be shaken. Help us to see things beyond our understanding. Let Your wisdom prevail.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's promise:
For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding; Proverbs 2:6 -
WE ARE HEALED BY HIS WOUNDS

25/03/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, we praise and thank You for being with us throughout the week and bringing us to the close of this week.
Lord, thank You for the sacrifice made through Your Son Jesus Christ on the Cross, that earned us the salvation. May we always be mindful of Your healing of our sins by Your wounds.
Lord, please give us the courage, honesty and humility, needed to recognise our own sins and wickedness. May we not depend on our physical strength or our mental fortitude to overcome these challenges, but look up to Your strength to overcome.
Lord, grant us the confidence that we are ultimately the victor over the trials in our life. May we boldly share our experiences of Your deliverance to the world.
Lord, help us to be true to Your Word and bear fruit to the everlasting honor of Your Holy name.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's Promise:
He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By His wounds you have been healed. 1 Peter 2:24 -
JESUS IS THE BREAD OF LIFE. JUST BELIEVE IN HIM

24/03/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for this day of grace and mercy.
Lord, thank You for Your Word of truth and the lessons that it teaches to all of us.
Lord, keep us low at the Cross and broken before You, and open our eyes to see more and more of Your beauty and grace.
Lord, may we be mindful that without You we can do nothing, but in the strength and power of Your Holy Spirit, we are enabled to act as Your hands, Your feet, and Your heart, to those in need.
Lord, may we nail our self-righteous efforts to the Cross and be guided, day by day, by the Holy Spirit into all truth, to Your praise and glory.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's Promise:
Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst. John 6:35
