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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 -
OUR LORD WILL INSTRUCT & TEACH US THE WAY WE SHOULD GO
16/07/2024
Gracious Heavenly Father, we come before You this morning with reverence, acknowledging Your mighty hand that has brought us thus far.
Lord, thank You for fulfilling Your promises in our family, according to Your time. You have looked upon us with favor and regarded us as one of great importance.
Lord, help us recognize Your Spirit and bring us deeper into a knowledge of You, so that even during adversity we do not lose heart but can rest in the knowledge that You are with us.
Lord, bless our journey through this week. May our pace be steady, paths made safe, no obstacles impede, and conversations with those we interact with are fruitful and uplifting each other.
Lord, we pray for Your guidance and protection over all the people. Let all our activities we engage in, be for Your glory.
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. -
THE LORD IS YOUR STRENGTH
15/07/2024
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for gracefully adding another week to everyone.
Lord, we seek You at the dawn of today to receive Your mercies that are new every morning.
Lord, as we begin this week we commend into Your hands all our personal and professional responsibilities, all travel plans and all other commitments that are ahead of us. Guide us and strengthen us.
Lord, may we not feel the emptiness at any time, instead feel Your presence and stay true to the relationship we have with You. May we be aligned more and more with the track You have laid out for us.
Lord, thank You for fulfilling our desire. May our actions reflect Your guidance and bring glory to You.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today’s Promise:
Psalm 145:19
He fulfills the desire of those who fear Him, He also hears their cry and saves them. -
WE HAVE RECEIVED GRACE UPON GRACE.
14/07/2024
Gracious Heavenly Father, we look up to You this Sunday morning with a thankful heart.
Lord, as we gather in Your Church, may we remember and count each blessing showered on us and name them one by one and thank You. You have been our Provider who continued Your grace upon grace.
Lord, we thank You for looking beyond our faults and for loving us unconditionally. Help us to see and empathize with the needs and challenges of other people. Teach us how to help in providing their needs in a way that pleases You.
Lord, You are the hope of all ends of the earth and of the farthest seas. You know what is best and are in control of all our situations. Let Your will be done .
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today’s promise:
Psalms 33:11
The counsel of the Lord stands forever, the plans of His heart to all generations. -
BE CONFIDENT. OUR LORD GOES BEFORE US & WILL BE WITH US.
13/07/2024
Gracious Heavenly Father, we come before You so grateful, for bringing us to the close of this week.
Lord, thank You for the blessings You poured out on us. Our heart overflows with gratitude for the happy moments You walked us through the week.
Lord, we experienced Your love that never ceases and Your strength when we felt weak, mirroring the unyielding resolve of a steadfast guardian.
Lord, may we retain this confidence and endure till the end, so that when we have lived according to Your will, we will receive what is promised.
Lord, replenish our minds with Your abundant grace. Recharge our strength in wholeness and restore Your mercy. Let no evil come near our family, relatives and friends.
Lord, we prepare ourselves for a new week and move forward in faith, placing our hand in Yours.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today’s Promise:
Deuteronomy 31:8
It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; -
OUR LORD WILL COVER US WITH HIS PINIONS & UNDER HIS WINGS
12/07/2024
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for this blessed new day.
Lord, thank You for Your goodness and love that follows us always even when we most often forget or are unaware of Your grace.
Lord, thank You for Your guidance and care on all our days. Make us completely free as people led by Your hand, people who may be joyful because everything will be overcome through the power You grant us in Jesus Christ.
Lord, place a hedge around our family, friends and relatives, so that we are safe in Your hands.
Lord, we submit all our needs and the work of everyone under Your divine care. Encircle us and hide us under Your pinions. You are our shield and our rampart.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today’s Promise:
Psalm 91:4
He will cover you with His pinions, and under His wings you will find refuge; His faithfulness is a shield and buckler. -
OUR LORD HAS PLANS TO GIVE US WELFARE, A FUTURE & A HOPE
11/07/2024
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for this blessed morning.
Lord, we praise and thank You, for allowing us to live another beautiful day under Your protection. You are always full of grace and mercy.
Lord, thank You for reminding us that You are the one who sustain us and satisfy us each day.
Lord, may we not hold too tightly to our own thinking or plans but wait patiently looking up to You. Help us to see Your will over our own and be confident that in due season You will grant what we desired or something even greater.
Lord, we intercede this morning for ourselves and for all those who begin their day hoping to receive something good they have been expecting for a long time. Grant them their desires of their heart.
Lord, we humble ourselves and commend all of us today to the plans You have for us. May we close the day with gratitude and a sense of satisfaction that You walked us through each moment.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today’s Promise:
Jeremiah 29:11
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. -
OUR WORK SHALL BE REWARDED
10/07/2024
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for this day filled with riches of Your eternal grace and for all that You are holding for us in heaven.
Lord, pour out in great measure, Your never-failing grace, Your matchless mercy, and Your inner peace which is beyond human understanding.
Lord, we are not called according to our own merit but by Your grace and Your grace alone.
Lord, let this grace remain in our hearts and encourage us to develop our qualities of faithfulness, fortitude and forbearance.
Lord, may we be strong and be courageous in our Christian walk. Make us worthy to receive the reward You have for us. Use us for Your greater praise and glory.
Lord, fulfill the purpose You have for each one of us. May we not be tired in doing things that pleaseth You. Stay with us and awaken our hearts to be prepared at all times to receive the reward You have kept for us.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today’s Promise:
2 Chronicles 15:7
But you, take courage! Do not let your hands be weak, for your work shall be rewarded. -
OUR LORD HAS NOT GIVEN US THE SPIRIT OF FEAR BUT THE SPIRIT OF ADOPTION.
09/07/2024
Gracious Heavenly Father, we thank You this morning for Your grace, faithfulness and the assurance that there is no condemnation in Your Son Jesus Christ.
Lord, thank You for giving us the spirit of adoption, as sons & daughters, before the foundation of the world, by which we cry out "Abba Father".
Lord, You are our living God - the source & strength. Because You live, we can face tomorrow, and all our fears are gone. May we never lose the wonder of this truth and become complacent or lukewarm about our great salvation that You have kept for us.
Lord, we wholeheartedly submit ourselves and all our concerns to Your will, to be led by You always, maturing in our faith to Your praise and glory.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today’s Promise:
Galatians 4:6
Because you are sons, God has sent forth the Spirit of His Son into our hearts, crying,
“Abba! Father!” -
HE WHO BELIEVES IN HIM HAS ETERNAL LIFE
08/07/2024
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for this blessed morning.
Lord, we remember Your word proclaiming, "watch and pray", so that we continue to abide in You and not be tempted in our flesh to drift away from our relationship with You.
Lord, amidst all the busyness of our life, may we be ‘faithful and wise’ and be prepared to meet You anytime of Your coming.
Lord, may we rejoice always; pray without ceasing and remain thankful in all circumstances.
Lord, You are in control of everything. We commend each one of us to You. Lead us and guide us.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today’s Promise:
John 5:24
Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever hears My word and believes Him who sent Me, has eternal life. -
THE LORD IS GOOD. HE WILL SATISFY US IF WE HUNGER & THIRST FOR RIGHTEOUSNESS
07/07/2024
Gracious Heavenly Father, bless us this morning, as we gather in Your presence.
Lord, thank You for the privilege given to enjoy a right relationship with You even though we do not deserve Your mercy and grace.
Lord, help us to draw nearer to You, to become a better reflection of Your beatitudes, to pursue righteousness.
Lord, thank You for Your presence during the week, and for Your guidance. Pardon us the moments we failed You, through our actions. May we realise our errors during our quiet time with You.
Lord, help us to grow in the fruit of the Spirit and walk closer with You amidst all the day to day challenges that may seem so overwhelming.
Lord, prepare our hearts and minds as we come to Your sanctuary, this morning. May we be conscious of Your presence and be seen worthy in Your eyes.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today’s Promise:
Lamentations 3:25
The Lord is good to those who wait for Him, to the soul who seeks Him.
A Small Morning Family Prayer
Let us Start our day with A Small Morning Family Prayer
A Small Morning Family Prayer 