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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 -
FEAR THE LORD TO PROLONG LIFE
11/08/2022
Gracious Heavenly Father, this morning we come into Your presence with humility and fear of Lord.
Lord, unite our hearts to fear only Your name and not fear the world. You have taught us that :
- fear of the Lord is the beginning of the wisdom.
- our fear in the Lord will help us depart from evil.
- fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
- the eye of the Lord is upon those that fear Him.
- fear of the Lord brings compassion as a father shows to his son.
- the Lord provides food for those who fear Him.
- the friendship of the Lord is for those who fear Him.
- great is Your steadfast love when we fear You.
- we submit ourselves to one another in the fear of God.
- the desires of those who fear Him is fulfilled ;
Lord, let these promises cleanse us, perfecting us in the fear of God.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's Promise:
The fear of the Lord prolongs life.. Proverbs 10:27 -
IF WE CALL ON HIM IN TRUTH. HE IS NEAR US.
10/08/2022
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for this day added by Your mercy and grace.
Lord, thank You for graciously forgiving our many iniquities through the steadfastness of Your Covenant with us.
Lord, thank You for clothing us with the protective armor of Your promises and placing us on the firm foundation of Your Word. You are a God of compassion whose arms embrace everyone of us and comfort us.
Lord, this morning we call upon You for Your mercy and protection on all those who are facing difficulties and are displaced from their homes due to the torrential rains across the States. Shelter them under Your wings and restore them their homes and livelihood.
Lord, thank You for accepting our prayers. May we exult in expectation of all the things You have promised us, and be ready and worthy to receive Your redemption.
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.
Psalm 145:18 -
OUR FAITH & HOPE IN GOD IS NOT IN VAIN
09/08/2022
Gracious Heavenly Father, we lift our hearts this morning to You with a thankful heart.
Lord, thank You for being merciful and gracious. Your living Word strengthens us in faith, patience, and hope.
Lord, Your promise for us does not concern with human desires but with fulfillment of Your unfailing promise in our lives.
Lord, we are confident and bold enough to say, "Our faith was not in vain, our hope was not in vain.
Lord, our lives may often seem hopeless and full of challenges, but Your powers are still living among us, working for our good and awakening us to a new life, each day. Thank You for the compassion You show on us as our Heavenly Father.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's Promise:
As a father shows compassion to his children, so the Lord shows compassion to those who fear Him.
Psalm 103:13 -
THE LORD WILL INSTRUCT YOU & TEACH YOU
08/08/2022
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, You strengthened us to face all challenges, losses, disappointments, discouragements, boldly in the mighty name of Jesus.
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 GIVES POWER & STRENGTH TO US
07/08/2022
Gracious Heavenly Father, we come before You this morning, pleading for a stronger bond of unity in our covenant with You.
Lord, You chose us to be Your children. You redeemed our souls through the sacrifice of Your Son Jesus Christ. May we boldly share this message of redemption with our neighbours so that they are also redeemed.
Lord, give us the strength to honor You through our bodies, as they are referred as Your temple and the Spirit resides in it. Sanctify us by Your word.
Lord, as we approach Your Eucharist table today, we remember with deep
gratitude the offering of sacrificial death on the Cross; we humbly
beseech You to rejuvenate our
commitment to You. Give us the power and strength to live a witnessing life.
In Jesus' name we pray Amen.Today's Promise:
Awesome is God from His sanctuary; the God of Israel— He is the one who gives power and strength to His people, Blessed be God. Psalm 68:35 -
THE LORD’S REWARD IS RICHES & HONOR & LIFE
06/08/2022
Gracious Heavenly Father, we thank You for bringing us to the close of this week. Grant us Your mercies You have in store for us this weekend.
Lord, thank You for the confidence You have given us on Your unconditional and everlasting love, mercy, grace, peace and Your deliverance.
Lord, may we persevere in holding our confidence in You and walk forward with our heads held high. For, our confidence comes from You, not from our own capabilities.
Lord, intervene directly in our life and change the course of events that may come against us. Strengthen us to remain truthful and firm in our faith to receive the reward that is in store for us.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's Promise:
The reward for humility and fear of the Lord is riches and honor and life.
Proverbs 22:4 -
THE LORD HAS PLANS FOR YOUR WELFARE
05/08/2022
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, You have great plans for each one of us; plans to prosper and not to harm us. Thank You for this love that endures forever.
Lord, we commend all of us today as we begin to do our work. May we have a pleasant and a safe day guided by You. May we close the day with gratitude in our hearts.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's Promise:
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.
Jeremiah 29:11 -
DO GOOD & BE VIGILANT
04/08/2022
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for the good sleep and for adding us a blessed beautiful morning.
Lord, grant that today our lives may shine like lights of love and goodness to our neighbours, that we may bring credit to Your name and honour to our Master.
Lod, may we think aright, and guard our minds and keep our hearts with all vigilance, that no evil and no bitter thought may gain an entry into them. Help us to go out to live every moment of this day in Your presence.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's promise:
Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life.
Proverbs 4:23 -
THE LORD IS OUR GOOD SHEPHERD
03/08/2022
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for Your grace extended and new mercies that are in store for us.
Lord, thank You for calling us to be Your children, Your people, Your flock. Thank You for the privilege given to experience Your leading through the green pastures and still waters.
Lord, give us Your Spirit so that we may reflect the joy that fills our hearts, with others so that they also come into Your flock.
Lord, cast away all our actions that offends You; our lies, deceit, and hatred against our neighbours. May we keep ourselves away from disunity and conflicts that arise between us. Let Your eternal kingdom arise on earth so that all of us may rejoice in it.
Lord, we commend every reason and every challenge that brings doubts and fears in our minds. Be our Shepherd and lead us through and keep us close to Your heart.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's Promise:
He tends His flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in His arms and carries them close to His heart; He gently leads those that have young.
Isaiah 40:11 -
THE FATHER WILL HONOUR THOSE WHO SERVE HIM
02/08/2022
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for this day.
Lord, we thank You for the renewed covenant with us. Help us to circumcise our hearts and understand clearly Your expectation from us.
Lord, help us to throw away from our hearts, the idols of worldly things , pride, money, stubbornness, and misuse of authority over others.
Lord, help us to take part in the redemptive suffering and show our Christ like love to strangers, so that they may experience Your love.
Lord, we commit ourselves and our household to serve You at all times. Lead us, strengthen us, and guide us to remain firm in our commitment.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's promise:
If anyone serves Me, he must follow Me; and where I am, there will My servant be also. If anyone serves Me, the Father will honor him.
John 12:26
A Small Morning Family Prayer
Let us Start our day with A Small Morning Family Prayer
A Small Morning Family Prayer 