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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 -
THE LORD GAVE US SPIRIT OF POWER & SELF CONTROL
23/03/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father thank You for watching over us during the night. Look upon us this morning as we gather before You as a family.
Lord, as we draw closer to the day of Your resurrection, may we realize the price You paid for our sins on the Cross to redeem us.
Lord, we confess our iniquities against You and our neighbours. Give us the Spirit not of fear but of power, and help us now, our feeble attempts to make up for past sin. Help us to stay away from the trials and temptations of every day.
Lord, nourish us with Your Word of life and make us one with You in love and prayer. May we bear witness to You by following Your example of sufferings, to become worthy enough to share in Jesus' Resurrection.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's Promise:
for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control. 2 Timothy 1:7 -
OUR LORD HAS MADE KNOWN HIS SALVATION TO ALL OF US
22/03/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, we thank You for the privilege given to come to Your presence and to begin this day.
Lord, each day and each night we look to You in the hope of beholding the time of Your glory, in the hope of receiving the peace that is beyond all understanding and of finding the great redemption through Your Son Jesus Christ.
Lord, let everything we see be seen through Your eyes. Let everything we do, be according to Your will. Let every emotion we feel, be controlled by Your spirit that moves in us.
Lord, we place every challenge in Your hands. Give us a cheerful heart even when things do not go our way. Give us the courage to say ,"it is well with my soul".
Lord, be with all our family members, relatives and friends. We pray for everyone and for their work. Guide them and bless them with Your grace and mercy.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's Promise:
The Lord is good to all, and His mercy is over all that He has made. Psalm 145:9 -
YOU ARE OF MORE VALUE THAN MANY SPARROWS
21/03/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for bringing us to another new day. We are saved through Your grace, filled with full of hope and joy.
Lord, thank You for Your eagerness to listen to our prayers and petitions each morning. As this day unfolds, we turn our eyes upon You to lift our spirits and to find peace in Your presence, each moment.
Lord, thank You for being more concerned to respond to us appropriately than we expect You to be. Let our relationship with You is deepened each day.
Lord, thank You for Your unfathomable love that watches us all the time, though Your eyes are on the sparrow. May we feel Your love in everything that we seek.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's Promise:
Why, even the hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not; you are of more value than many sparrows. Luke 12:7 -
OUR SINS ARE CLEANSED BY THE BLOOD OF JESUS
19/03/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, we thank You for Your amazing grace that relieved us from all fears and doubts.
Lord, thank You for the wonder-working power of Your Son Jesus Christ's blood that lead us through many dangers, toils, and snares.
Lord, You have brought us into community with You in a wonderful way, in the midst of a world full of unrest, full of misery, and full of sin.
Lord, give us the strength of faith, and confidence in Your kingdom, which will help overcome everything that is evil and deathly, that controls humankind.
Lord, keep us under Your wings and give everyone Your protection. Listen to the prayers of every burdened heart. Touch them and heal them by Your stripes.
Lord, let Your peace and grace and Your help prevail among each one of us. Accept our confession of sins, cleanse us and forgive us.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's Promise:
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9 -
THE LORD WILL BLESS US & MAKE US A BLESSING TO MANY
18/03/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, we come to Your throne of grace this morning, with a thankful heart.
Lord, as You taught us to seek and pray for the good of our neighbour , today, we commend the poor, the displaced, the marginalized and the vulnerable members of our society;
Lord, let them not abandon hope, instead place their trust in You. May we speak words of encouragement and with them. Execute Your justice for them, we pray.
Lord, thank You for blessing us with every good and perfect gift abundantly. Use us to be a blessing to others who are in need or facing difficulties. We commend all other needs under Your divine care.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's Promise:
And I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. Genesis 12:2 -
THE LORD IS NEAR TO ALL
17/03/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for this blessed day.
Lord, thank You for granting us Your mercy in Jesus Christ, who laid down His life for the whole world.
Lord, thank You for Your blessings on every aspect of our lives, and on all the concerns and requests we have in our hearts.
Lord, may we be content at heart, and be joyful all day. May we not hesitate to help those who need our help and assistance during their time of crisis.
Lord, we entrust everything to You. We rejoice and thank You, for we know Your will shall be done. We know and believe that Your name alone shall be glorified.
Lord, let every word that we speak and every thought that we think be pleasing to You.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's Promise:
The Lord is near to all who
call on Him, to all who call on Him in truth.
Psalms 145:18 -
HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS WILL BE FOREVER
16/03/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for this blessed day.
Lord thank You for the love You have shown on us that delivers us from all weakness and sickness, from sin and misery.
Lord, give us the strength to serve You, our Abba Father. May we fight the battle of life with Your guidance and mercy.
Lord, grant Your mercy and grace upon us so that we may live in peace, praising You into all eternity.
Lord, protect all of us forever more. May Your name be honored, Your Kingdom come, and Your will be done on earth as in heaven.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's Promise:
....but My righteousness will be forever, and My salvation to all generations.” Isaiah 51:8 -
GOD IS OUR REFUGE
15/03/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for this day.
Lord, we are Your little flock, and You are our Good Shepherd. Keep us as Your own, whom You will redeem in Your time.
Lord, forgive our actions that brought You sadness, and accept those actions that brought You joy.
Lord, You are our refuge in times of trouble, who keeps our feet steady upon the rock, watching over us and keeping away from us all harm and danger.
Lord, let no stress distract our minds during this Lenten meditation. Help us to remain firm and emerge stronger while we fast and pray during this Lent.
Lord, surround us, embrace us, listen to our heart's voice and keep us close to Your bosom. Strengthen our confidence and be a refuge to us.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's promise:
He will tend His flock like a shepherd; He will gather the lambs in His arms; He will carry them in His bosom, and gently lead those that are with young. Isaiah 40:11 -
THE LORD’S LOVE IS EVERLASTING
14/03/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for granting us Your grace through Your Word everyday.
Lord, thank You for the first love You showed us and for teaching us to love one another.
Lord, may we carry Your banner over us and return to the First love so that You will delight in us;
Lord, inspire us by Your Spirit so that we stretch out our hand in love to those who hurt us.
Lord, strengthen us in our weakness : to repent , so that the lampstand is not removed from our hearts, our home and our Church.
Lord, may we respond to Your call with humility, gratitude and repentance.
In Jesus name we pray, Amen.Today's promise:
the Lord appeared to him from far away. I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore I have continued My faithfulness to you. Jeremiah 31:3 -
THE LORD IS OUR SHEPHERD. DO NOT FEAR
13/03/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for giving us another week.
Lord, we adore You and give You thanks with all our heart. We commend all our works, commitments, desires and our wants of this week in Your mighty hands.
Lord, walk beside us, for, we cannot walk alone. We lean on Your words of affirmation and assurance that You will never leave us or forsake us, but will always journey with us.
Lord, give us good health and protection as we walk every moment. Let Your staff and rod lead us and comfort us during tough situations.
Lord, we pray for those who suffer each day and walk through various challenges. Lead them besides the still waters. Let them also see and experience the Good Shepherd's guidance.
Lord, let nothing separate us from the goodness and unfailing love. We rest in Your love and trust in Your grace.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's Promise:
It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; He will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.. Deteronomy 31:8
A Small Morning Family Prayer
Let us Start our day with A Small Morning Family Prayer
A Small Morning Family Prayer 