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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 CARRY YOU, SUSTAIN YOU & RESCUE YOU
20/08/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, we thank You for this blessed Sunday.
Lord, we come to Your presence with a thankful heart, for, You have upheld us from our birth and has carried us thus far. You filled us with Your grace and mercy in every possible way.
Lord, thank You for pardoning our iniquities and satisfying our years with good things and for renewing our spirits like an eagle.
Lord, may we not be stubborn but submit ourselves to Your leading. Let every step we take, every move we make be guided by You.
Lord, we commend every desire and wants in Your hands. Bring forth Your righteousness, splendour and bring about what You have planned to do 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 -
GOD’S WORD ALWAYS PROVES TRUE. HE WILL HELP US.
19/08/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for the weekend morning.
Lord, You have been gracious enough throughout the week. It was Your mercy that has brought us thus far.
Lord, Your Spirit helped us to face the temptations, struggles that we came across during the week. We trusted in Your promise and did not fear. You held us by Your right hand and walked along with us.
Lord, we remember and thank You for all those moments of Your presence and deliverance that gave us an opportunity to see You at work while we remained still.
Lord, may we continue to remain content in any situation and be joyful all day. Give us the opportunity to show others how much You mean to us in every situation.
Lord, let Your name alone be glorified. Bless and protect each one of us and pardon our treapasses. We take refuge in You alone.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's Promise:
Every word of God proves true; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him. Proverbs 30:5 -
IN HIM WE HAVE PEACE. SO TAKE HEART & ENDURE EVERYTHING WITH PATIENCE.
18/08/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for this new day.
Lord, thank You for the peace that is like a river and our righteousness as the light and justice as a noonday.
Lord, we intercede for the families who are right now at the cross roads and are puzzled at their future. Lead them through all the storms and distress of the world that surrounds the family at this time.
Lord, You are a mighty God who has overcome this world. Let them see the might of Your hand that helps and guards them all the time.
Lord, we commend all of us into Your hands. Protect and shelter us with all power, according to Your great might, so that we can both endure and be patient at all times.
Lord, speak with us and tell us what we need to hear so that we can understand what draws us always nearer to You.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's Promise:
I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 -
HE IS OUR LORD. HE WILL HASTEN IT
17/08/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for this day.
Lord, thank You for Your grace and mercy granted to all of us. Thank You for Your guidance through all our situations.
Lord, You have done great things in our family and have always strengthened us when our hopes were deferred, to remain calm and wait for Your appointed time.
Lord, we remain serene and still; and leave everything to Your will and care regardless of any situation. For, it is well, it is well with our souls.
Lord, use us for Your glory. May we use every opportunity to honor You. Cast away all obstacles that prevent our relationship with You.
Lord, let Your presence lead us and guide us all through this day. It is You, who will fulfill Your purpose for us.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's promise:
I am the Lord; in its time I will hasten it.
Isaiah 60:22 -
GOD ABIDES IN US
16/08/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, we thank You with all our hearts for all the blessings showered upon our family.
Lord, thank You for holding us by Your hand and leading us on all our ways, renewing Your love, grace and Your power continually, in our lives.
Lord, may we be true to the calling You have given us. Let our light shine out into the world and be filled with Your Spirit to deepen our longing for You.
Lord, this morning we intercede for all those struggling to make their ends meet. Cast away the fear that weakens them and blocks them from remaining firm in their faith.
Lord, let Your Spirit strengthen their minds and keep them away from any kind of self-destructive thoughts, depression and restlessness. Grant each one of them Your protection and deliverance.
Lord, may we firmly abide in You and You in us. Thank You for giving us the spirit of power, love and self control.
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 -
THE LORD HAS CHOSEN US TO BE HIS HERITAGE
15/08/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for this blessed morning.
Lord, thank You for the privilege given to celebrate the 77th Independence day of our Motherland INDIA 🇮🇳,
Lord, we pray for our Indian Government, President, Prime Minister and all our leaders in authority. Bless and guide them so that they may uphold the values of democracy.
Lord, fill our nation with prosperity and peace across all States. Let Your Spirit fall afresh on everyone, especially on those oppressed. Let them be freed from all bondages.
Lord, we remember today all our brave armymen and freedom fighters who laid down their lives for our freedom.
Lord, we pray for all those who keep vigil to ensure safety for us. Let Your presence surround them and strengthen them as they discharge their duties.
Lord, we commend ourselves into Your hands. May we be sincere in our calling and proclaim the Gospel to everyone. May we live a witnessing life and be true to the privilege to be chosen as 'Your heritage' .
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's Promise:
Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people whom He has chosen as His heritage! Psalms 33:12 -
ALL HIS PROMISES ARE YES IN HIM FOR HIS GLORY
14/08/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, we come on our knees before You this morning, in the quiet of our hearts.
Lord, thank You for creating and naming our family with a purpose. Let Your plans for each of us individually and for our family as a whole, be done according to Your will.
Lord, we commend all the days of this week into Your hands. Reveal Your purpose to each one of us and help us to walk it out daily.
Lord, may we learn to appreciate each other’s personalities, and be tolerant of our weaknesses. May we hold on to all that is good; to feel and rejoice in Your Fatherly care, as Your children.
Lord, in spite of all our failures we look up to You, and trust in Your promises, which are Yes in You, our Heavenly Father. Let Your will be done more and more, fully in our family and around us.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's promise:
For all the promises of God find their Yes in Him. That is why it is through Him that we utter our Amen to God for His glory. 2 Corinthians 1:20 -
THE LORD WILL DO A NEW THING
13/08/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for this blessed Sunday.
Lord, we come before Your throne, rejoicing in our hearts for the grand and glorious moments we experienced past week, and forget all our bitter and painful experiences.
Lord, thank You for Your assurance that, if we are in Christ, we are a new creation; and that old would pass away and new would come. Refresh and renew each one of us as we sit through the worship service.
Lord, we pray for those who could not come to the Church due to illness, work, travel or other inevitable situations. Send out Your Word and strengthen them and bless them. Let them feel Your presence around them during the day.
Lord, bless all the ministries scheduled for today and for this week. Let each one of them be Christ centred and Your name be glorified. Guide them.
Lord, let our prayers and intercessions be truthful and worthy in Your sight. As we prepare to enter a week, make a way in the wilderness and open up springs that will satisfy our every needs and wants. Our trust is in You.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's promise:
Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. Isaiah 43:19 -
OUR LORD IS THE POTTER. WE ARE THE CLAY
12/08/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for giving us this blessed weekend.
Lord, we thank You for Your continued presence with us, and for granting us all that was needed by us.
Lord, You are the Potter, we are the clay in Your hands. Mould us according to Your mercy. We submit ourselves into Your hands.
Lord, eventhough we are called Your people, we have sinned against You, and deserve Your judgment. Pardon our iniquities, for, You are merciful and gracious upon us.
Lord, refresh our spirit, soul and body. Let no distractions or failures of the past week take control of our minds and spoil the peace. Bless those who are at work and those who are off from their work.
Lord, fill us with gladness and songs of praise in our hearts. Prepare our minds and hearts and make us worthy, as we come to Your altar with all humility, to partake in the Eucharist tomorrow.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today’s promise:
The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. Psalms 103:8 -
THE LORD ESTABLISHES THE WORK OF OUR HANDS
11/08/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for this Friday morning.
Lord, thank You for satisfying us in the morning with Your steadfast love so that we may rejoice and be glad in it.
Lord, thank You for being our dwelling place, our refuge and protection. Thank You for not withholding all the good things from us.
Lord, we understand the miseries and shortness and the frail nature of our life. We forget often that You know what concerns us, but worry about it. Pardon us.
Lord, we do not boast about anything but remain thankful for establishing the work of our hands and bring fulfillment.
Lord, we seek help and counsel from You to walk upright. Grant us Your huge favor and grace so that our ways are purposeful and our footsteps firm out of Your goodness and mercy.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's Promise:
For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord bestows favour and honour. Psalms 84:11
A Small Morning Family Prayer
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A Small Morning Family Prayer 