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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 WILL NOT FORSAKE IF WE SEEK HIM, HE WILL SECURE US
11/04/2024
Gracious Heavenly Father, grant us Your favours today, as we seek You this morning.
Lord, thank You for acknowledging our trust in You and showering Your grace through unexpected and unmerited favors.
Lord, help us not to neglect the disciplines we need to meet with You regularly and to drink from the water of life.
Lord, grant us faith that can accept things that we cannot at once, see or understand. Let our hope be built on trust in You which cannot turn into despair.
Lord, let our loyalty remain true to You, even in the midst of any trials we face each day. Let our sincerity be pleaseable in Your sight and not any man.
Lord, may we be guarded by the guardian angels so that we may boldly face any uncertainties, with faith and trust in You. Help us to act according to our convictions built by our love for You.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today’s promise:
Psalms 37:3
Trust in the Lord, and do good; so you will live in the land, and enjoy security. -
WE ALL HAVE RECEIVED GRACE UPON GRACE
10/04/2024
Gracious Heavenly Father, we thank You for this day of grace. Sharpen our ears to hear Your voice this morning amidst the worldly noises.
Lord, thank You for keeping our family, relatives and friends safe from all harm and danger. It was Your grace that has brought us thus far.
Lord, open the doors of our hearts and home. Make us worthy enough to sit with You to dine. Help us to tangibly grasp the unshakeable inheritance that is ours in Jesus Christ today.
Lord, give us the strength to persevere until Your day comes, for, the brightness of Your day will shine through all darkness and bring joy into each one of our hearts and into this world.
Lord, may we never forget that Your grace is sufficient and made perfect in our weakness. We submit all our praise and glory to You alone.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today’s Promise:
John 1:16
For from His fullness we have all received, grace upon grace. -
THE LORD OF HOSTS IS WITH US
09/04/2024
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for this blessed day.
Lord, thank You for being the joy of our salvation and the strength of our heart. Ignite in our heart a faith that holds fast to our hope in You.
Lord, may we grow in maturity and character as Your children, through all our actions we display to the world. Let Your plans You have for us, our family, our Church be fulfilled by You.
Lord, we commend the Bishopric elections taking place in many dioceses. Let Your wisdom and discernment prevail with all those who preside over this whole election process.
Lord, we commend all of us into Your hands as we go through this summer season. Especially the children and senior citizens who are highly vulnerable to the heat wave.
Lord, we also commend all the street vendors, other service providers and professionals. Strengthen them to withstand the heat as they move around.
Lord, we rejoice always in the hope of a better tomorrow and endure everything with patience. You are our Stronghold, and our Refuge.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today’s Promise:
Psalms 46:11
The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. -
FEAR NOT. OUR LORD IS THE ONE WHO HELPS US.
08/04/2024
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for adding a new week filled with Your goodness and mercy, and for Your eagerness to hear our prayers this morning.
Lord, guard our heart and mind as we navigate through this day / week. Let our every work be done diligently and heartily, knowing that all that we do is not in vain.
Lord, help us to boldly face and work through every challenge of the week with confidence. May we experience Your unseen presence always with us, and that we can do all things through Christ who strengthens us.
Lord, bless every family with all Your goodness. Great is Your faithfulness; Your grace has provided all that we have needed, thus far.
Lord, we thank You, we praise You, we love You for being so good to us. Guide us, protect us; guard us and uphold us with Your righteous right hand.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today’s promise
Isaiah 41:13
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. -
OUR LORD GIVES US WISDOM
07/04/2024
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for this blessed worship Sunday.
Lord, prepare our hearts to be sincere and attentive to the living Word. May we believe in Jesus' resurrection and remain faithful on this firm foundation.
Lord, like Saul, even though our eyes are open, we fail to see Your sacrifice on the Cross for us and continue to persecute You through our sinful actions.
Lord, pardon us & fill us with the Holy Spirit. Clear the scales from our eyes so that our eyesight is restored to see the salvation You bought for us.
Lord, give us a spiritual cleansing in order to come nearer to Your throne, everyday. May we not cherish the iniquity in our heart but remember always Your mercy.
Lord, may we not be shaken by the worldly distractions or threats. Help us to see things beyond our understanding. Let Your wisdom prevail.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today’s promise:
Proverbs 2:6
For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding; -
OUR LORD COMFORTS US LIKE A MOTHER WHO COMFORTS HER CHILD
06/04/2024
Gracious Heavenly Father, we thank You for bringing us to the close of this week.
Lord, we gather before Your holy presence from whom all great unfailing promises are given for all humankind on earth.
Lord, we remain thankful for granting us the moments of happiness and the inner strength to face the difficult moments that came our way.
Lord, we pray for all those who are hurt and in need of Your intervention and presence to face their physical & emotional breakdown at this time. Let Your peace fill their hearts.
Lord, we pray for those who are close and known and unknown to us, facing unexpected loss in their family. Hold them close to Your bosom and comfort them as a mother comforts her child. Let Your presence and divine comfort & love which is everlasting, fill their hearts.
Lord, let our hearts be attuned to Your whisperings, always. Accept our prayer of gratitude this morning
Lord, may each one of us look up to You alone, to understand Your plans and be prepared to say in any situation, "Your will and not mine be done."
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today’s Promise:
Isaiah 66:13
As a mother comforts her child, so I will comfort you; -
THE LORD WILL MAKE YOU A BLESSING TO MANY
06/04/2024
Gracious Heavenly Father, we come to Your throne of grace with a thankful heart.
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.
Lord, 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. Execute Your justice for them, we pray. May we with confidence speak words of comfort and encouragement.
Lord, You made known to us Your unfailing promises because of which we are not afraid of any snares that come our way. Thank You for Your abundance of grace and mercy.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today’s Promise:
Genesis 12:2
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. -
OUR LORD HAS GIVEN EVERYTHING WE NEED FOR LIFE
04/04/2024
Gracious Heavenly Father, we come before You rejoicing in Your presence.
Lord, may we align and set our minds to look to the heavenly things that come from You and not on the earthly riches, comfort and identity pleasure.
Lord, empower us by Your Spirit and transform our minds through Your Word to put on the new self and become a new creation.
Lord, thank You for giving us all that we needed for life. Help us to live our life to show that we belong to You. May we not allow ourselves to be sidetracked, giving way to pettiness.
Lord, be our strength and our protection. We hope in You, and put our lives in Your hands. Bless us with Heavenly riches and power.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today’s Promise:
2 Peter 1:3
His divine power has given us everything needed for life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and goodness. -
WAIT FOR THE LORD. HE WILL HEAR US & SAVE US.
03/04/2024
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for gracefully adding another blessed day to everyone.
Lord, we call upon Your name at the dawn of today to receive Your mercies that are new every morning.
Lord, as we begin this day, we commend into Your hands all our personal and professional responsibilities, all our travel plans and every other commitment that are ahead of us. Let Your guidance be with us and strengthen us.
Lord, we commend all those who are sick, hospitalised and undergoing treatment. Place Your hand and heal them.
Lord, may we in our relationship with You feel Your presence and stay true to the faith we have in 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. -
THE LORD KNOWS THE PLAN FOR EACH ONE OF US
02/04/2024
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for this day filled with Your new mercies.
Lord, we thank You for the great things You have done for our family thus far. Continue to strengthen us by Your Holy Spirit to walk with You wholeheartedly.
Lord, we commend every family this morning into Your hands. Let every individual be humble, patient and gentle in their relationships with each other, bearing with one another's faults in love. Let them see a breakthrough in all their endeavours.
Lord, we pray for ourselves. May we fear You alone and be like a well-watered garden, thriving as we draw nourishment from roots, firmly planted in Your love and in Your goodness.
Lord, strengthen the depth of our relationship with You so that we as a family, will never lose sight of Your guidance anytime. May we be worthy to receive all the blessings You have in store for each one of us.
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.
A Small Morning Family Prayer
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A Small Morning Family Prayer 