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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 -
LORD WILL ESTABLISH ALL OUR PLANS
02/10/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, as we begin this week, we thank and seek Your continued grace upon us.
Lord, we kneel and submit ourselves and seek You for the strength to walk through this week. May we live a life that pleases You, and reap plentiful blessings.
Lord, may we understand that risks we take and challenges we face is an opportunity to experience Your presence during such times.
Lord, You are our Shepherd who will lead us and make way in the wilderness and open up streams in the desert.
Lord, may Your Word assure every individual that You will open the cornucopia (horn of abundance) of new blessings, complete healing, restoration of the lost job, and unexpected many more favours.
Lord, establish Your plans You have for us. Let Your superlative and surpassing graciousness and new mercies be experienced in every family member, each day.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's Promise:
Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established. Proverbs 16:3 -
WE ARE GOD’S CHOSEN ONES
01/10/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, we begin this new month with a thankful heart.
Lord, on this worship Sunday, accept our offerings and prayers we offer to You. Pour out Your Spirit on all the preachers and presbyters who share the Word of God with the congregation.
Lord, we, as Your chosen ones, pray for those who are burdened with many physical and family challenges. May we generously stretch out our hand to help those who are in need.
Lord, be with everyone of us, near and far. Let the jar of flour and jug of oil not run dry in every home, especially those who toil hard to get even one square meal a day for their family.
Lord, be our shelter when we are at home, our companion when we go out, and our welcome guest when we return home.
Lord, bless every home with Your peace, joy and Your favours. Strengthen our attempt to walk upright and pleasing in Your sight.
In Jesus' name we pray , Amen.Today's Promise:
For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord bestows favor and honor. No good thing does He withhold from those who walk uprightly. Psalm 84:11 -
OUR LORD’S MERCIES NEVER COME TO AN END
30/09/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for Your unending mercies that led us to the last day of this month.
Lord, thank You for the many joyous moments we enjoyed and for the comforting moments we experienced when loomed with moments of crisis, throughout the month. Your Word refreshed us each day to walk ahead with confidence.
Lord, thank You for Your unfailing compassion which got us the pardon for the moments we went astray and brought disgrace to Your name.
Lord, may we be persistent to stand firm on the foundation of Your unfailing promises and seek You always who is near to us.
Lord, as we end this month, let no troubles and trials of any kind worry our minds. We leave everything under Your care and look ahead for the mysterious ways You have set for us in the new month.
Lord, we prepare ourselves with confidence that we will not be cast off or be forsaken, instead we leave everything under Your care.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's Promise:
Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7 -
LOVE YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART
29/09/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, we come to Your presence this morning on this day of World Heart Day, with a thankful heart.
Lord, we, as Your children, lift up our hearts to You. Search and test to know our anxious thoughts. Cast away all those thoughts that offend You and create in us a clean heart.
Lord, let no negative thoughts or bitterness gain entry into our hearts, instead, strengthen us to pursue kindness with all. Give us a heart to pray for all our friends and family and those known and unknown to us.
Lord, let our hearts be the gateway of our relationship with You through which we experience the depth and sweetness of Your love for us.
Lord, we pray for those burdened with heavy hearts due to various sufferings and difficulties. Touch them and comfort them with Your assurance that You will fulfill all the desires of their heart according to Your will.
Lord, cleanse our hearts and restore to us the joy of Your salvation so that we remain true to You and stay blessed......always.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's Promise:
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. Matthew 5:8 -
THE LORD’S COUNSEL STANDS FOREVER
28/09/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, we thank You for all the love, grace and mercy given to us, this morning.
Lord, Your arm redeemed us and led us through many dangers. We, in our weakness we may forget and feel rejected, and may fail to meditate upon Your unfailing promises. Pardon us.
Lord, may we remember the works and miracles of Your hand done in our lives. Give us firmness, patience, and perseverance throughout the time of our waiting.
Lord, hold our hand firmly, for, it is Your hand, that can change everything
and can shorten the time of our waiting to receive the goodness You have in store for us.
Lord, You are our God and Father, who will counsel us and will fulfill Your plans You have for us.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's Promise:
The counsel of the Lord stands forever, the plans of His heart to all generations. Psalm 33:11 -
OUR LORD’S WORD IS FLAWLESS & A LIVING WORD.
27/09/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, we thank You for Your living Word this morning.
Lord, thank You for Your Word that is flawless and endures forever. We shall not live just by the bread alone but by every Word that comes from You.
Lord, help us to get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept Your word to be planted in us, and be saved.
Lord, may we not be discouraged; for You are our God and that You will strengthen us.
Lord, we believe in Your Word - that heals, that delivers from evil, that does not return to You empty, that tells us not to fear, that helps to keep our ways pure.
Lord, may we not just be hearers but doers of Your Word. We stand in agreement with Your word of power, strength, assurance, and confidence.
Lord, we praise You, we thank You, for Your word of deliverance.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's Promise:
Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away. Matthew 24:35 -
THE LORD WHO CALLS YOU IS FAITHFUL
26/09/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for Your abundant and abounding grace.
Lord, thank You for continued showers of unexpected unmerited favour we are to receive today. May we remain strong in You and be led by Your right hand through all the tasks today — be it big or small.
Lord, may we be closely guided by Your whisper of absolute love and not be distracted by our careless thoughts, words and actions.
Lord, we pray for everyone at work today. Let Your mighty power surround everyone, especially those who work long hours, and are exposed to unsafe environments.
Lord, grant all of us a cheerful spirit even when things don't go our way. Remind us constantly to be content in all of our circumstances.
Lord, thank You for being so faithful in all Your promises - merciful and loving in all that You have made.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's Promise:
God will make this happen, for, He who calls you is faithful.
1 Thessalonians 5:24 -
THE LORD WILL COUNSEL US WITH HIS EYE.
25/09/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for adding a new week.
Lord, we submit all the days of this week in Your hands. Guide us and protect us from all dangers that may come near us from the time we wake up, till we retire to bed at night.
Lord, grant us clarity of mind and clarity of purpose. Guide our actions and decisions, so that they align with the well-being of others. Let each task and responsibility be approached with diligence, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude.
Lord, grant us Your blessings and favors upon our financial endeavors this week. Open doors of opportunity and grant us success in our work, business, or other endeavors. Guide us to make wise decisions that honor You.
Lord, may we walk ahead boldly with the assurance of Your presence. Instruct us and teach us the way we should go throughout the week. Let no fears or doubts discourage us when we fail. Give us Your counsel.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's Promise:
I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with My eye upon you. Psalm 32:8 -
THE LORD WILL CARRY US TILL OUR OLD AGE
24/09/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, we thank You for this blessed Sunday.
Lord, on this senior citizens Sunday, we come to Your presence with a thankful heart; for upholding us from our birth and carrying us thus far.
Lord, thank You for guiding us with Your wisdom and satisfying our years with a good health, good job and earnings to provide for our family. You filled us with Your grace and mercy in every possible way.
Lord, we submit ourselves to Your leading. Renew our spirits like an eagle. Let every step we take and every move we make be guided by You.
Lord, may we still be useful, contributing our time and effort to Your ministry and be praying for the joyful fervor and courage of those who are now at the helm. May we be a good support and a guide to them.
Lord, we commend every desire and wants in Your hands. Bring forth Your righteousness, splendour and bring about what You have planned for us. Strengthen us and sustain us.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's Promise:
Even to your old age and gray hairs I am He.... I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you........... I say, ‘My purpose will stand, and I will do all that I please.....’ Isaiah 46 : 4 & 10 -
THE LORD WILL PRESERVE OUR GOING OUT & COMING IN
23/09/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for this safe weekend morning. Thank You for guiding us through the week, and providing all our needs. By Your grace, we lacked nothing,
Lord, thank You for being our Keeper. Let our hope continue to remain in You. We are safe when You stand by our side. The sun will not strike us by the day nor the moon by the night.
Lord, thank You for guiding all our brethren who were at work. Thank You for opening up new opportunities for all those who were eagerly waiting for a breakthrough.
Lord, bless the earnings of all the contract labourers, and make it sufficient enough to meet the needs of their families.
Lord, we pray for those who couldn't make it this week. Strengthen them to accept the situation and the delay. Give them the confidence that You, the Lord of all will do it for them beautifully, in Your time.
Lord, give everyone of us the peace and comfort. Do not allow our foot to be moved, but preserve our going out and coming in.
In Jesus' name we pray Amen.Today's Promise:
The Lord will keep your going out and your coming in from this time forth and forevermore. Psalms 121:8
A Small Morning Family Prayer
Let us Start our day with A Small Morning Family Prayer
A Small Morning Family Prayer 