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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 INSTRUCT & TEACH US
12/07/2022
Gracious Heavenly Father, we come to You this morning with a thankful heart.
Lord, may we be conscious of Your whisper of absolute love for us into the deepest part of our heart. Forgive us the errors of yesterday. Let Your peace remain in us throughout the day.
Lord, we commend all the children who prepare for various competitive exams. Fill them with Your wisdom and the courage to face it boldly. Give them good health. Let there be a peaceful and a conducive atmosphere in their homes, Bless all the efforts of their parents to provide for their children.
Lord, You are the one who hold everyone's future. Grant us the strength and clarity of mind to find our purpose and walk the path You have planned for us.
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. Psalms 32:8 -
HIS UNDERSTANDING IS BEYOND ALL MEASURES
11/07/2022
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for this new week gracefully given to us for a new start.
Lord, let your Spirit refresh our minds so that we see the path ahead clearly, and handle everything smoothly that we are to undertake this week.
Lord, it is You who is with us; greater than those whom we are to face. May we not fall for the schemes of this world but remain closer to You, always.
Lord, we intercede for the the people of Srilanka whose lives are surrounded by shadow of war and terror. Grant Your wisdom to the leaders, as they attempt to bring in peace amidst all the chaos and civil unrest. Help them see beyond the boundaries of race and religion and work for everyone's welfare.
Lord, we commend ourselves into Your hands. Let the plans You have for us, which are infinitely beyond our understanding fulfill our heart's desire. Help us to be completely humble and be prepared to testify to this world for the hope we have in You.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's Promise:
for HE who is in you is greater than he who is in the world. 1 John 4:4 -
THE LORD ESTABLISHES THE STEPS OF A RIGHTEOUS MAN
10/07/2022
Gracious Heavenly Father, we thank You for being with thus far and for providing us our needs.
Lord, thank You for all You have done for us and for all You have in store for us. Thank You for being the source of all life and strength.
Lord, You strengthen us to hold fast our confession. Grant us wisdom to see what we ought to do for Your glory, courage to begin, ability to do, willingness to bear and strength and skill to complete the purpose You have for us.
Lord, thank You for all the signs You give us, that You hear our prayer when, without wavering or weakening, we set our hopes on You.
Lord, establish our steps firm in You. so that we may follow the paths of life which bring praise and honor to You. Let our prayers and thanksgiving be acceptable to You in Your sight.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's Promise:
The steps of a man are established by the Lord, when He delights in his way;
Psalm 37:23 -
HE WHO BELIEVES IN HIM HAS ETERNAL LIFE
09/07/2022
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: Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever hears My word and believes Him who sent Me, has eternal life. John 5:24
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GOD IS LOVE
08/07/2022
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for Your love that abides on us each day.
Lord, Your love penetrates deep into our lives. We are joyful and await Your grace and Your help on all our ways.
Lord, we thank You for all Your goodness and for watching over us. Keep us in the right spirit and purpose, and help us resist all that is wrong and harmful.
Lord, may we serve You and not the world. We leave our battles to You and stand still. Bless us, and help us find what is right in every situation, to Your praise and Your honor.
Lord, let Your peace and happiness fill every home this day, and strengthen the bonding within the family that is going through a rough patch.
Lord, we pray for all those who are sick and affected due to the rains. Guide the steps taken by the Government bodies to contain the relapse of Covid 19. Protect us and all our family members and friends.
Lord, may we abide in You and remain worthy enough to receive Your unconditional love, always.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's Promise:
In this the love of God was made manifest among us,....so that we might live through Him. 1 John 4:9 -
WE ARE JUSTIFIED BY HIS GRACE AS A GIFT
07/07/2022
Gracious Heavenly Father, we thank You for this blessed day. Lord, thank You for the gift of grace and redemption through Christ. Lord, guide us by Your spirit to walk aright in our ways. We, as a family look upto You for the guidance in all our transactions. May we respect and be compassionate with all those we are to interact today. Lord, grant us the gift of discernment, so that we are empathetic, understanding others and not be judgemental. It's only You who can read a human heart. Lord, help us to focus on whatever is good, whatever is praiseworthy and whatever is beautiful. Lord, forgive us our trespasses; lead us and walk beside us. May we show mercy, to get mercy. In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's Promise: Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy. Matthew 5:7
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THE LORD IS OUR POTTER; WE ARE THE CLAY
06/07/2022
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You Master for giving us this blessed day.
Lord, as we progress through this day may we be granted the sense of balance, necessary to fulfill all that is asked of us.
Lord, may we take time to evaluate what we do and ensure that our priorities are in proper order.
Lord, help us to become involved in what brings peace and happiness to ourselves and others.
Lord, prepare our minds and hearts and make us worthy to come to Your altar with humility.
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 LORS IS OUR DWELLING PLACE
05/07/2022
Gracious Heavenly Father, our refuge forever, bless us who have gathered in Your presence and who turn to You in all distress this morning.
Lord, thank You for granting us the privelege to be Your children, with and simple faith that gives us strength to go forward in faith even when life is bitterly hard.
Lord, we entrust all of us into Your divine care. Keep us now and forever more in Your almighty hand. Let Your goodness and the blessing help us to endure even the hardest days and be victorious in the battle of life.
In Jesus' name we pray , Amen.Today's Promise:
But the one who endures to the end will be saved. Matthew 24:13 -
THE LORD DELIVERS HIS PEOPLE OUT OF THEIR TROUBLES
04/07/2022
Gracious Heavenly Father, we thank and enter into this week with hope on Your unfailing promises.
Lord, thank You for strengthening us through Your Spirit, that enabled us thus far to remain firm in faith and to withstand the adversity.
Lord, we commend all those families longing to receive healing from the infection. Let all those waiting to get medical assistance be provided required medical attention and all that they need.
Lord, You have surely seen the affliction of the whole world . The news of unexpected loss of lives, we hear each moment scares us. Hear our cry. You alone can deliver us from this fear
Lord, pour out Your peace into everyone's heart and shower the assurance of Your deliverance and Your presence amidst us.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's promise:
When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears and delivers them out of all their troubles.
Psalm 34:17 -
WE ARE THE STEWARDS OF GOD’S GRACE
03/07/2022
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for this worship Sunday.
Lord, thank You for revealing Your compassion and fullness of Life through Your Son Jesus Christ .
Lord, we are grateful to You for the confidence and trust You conferred on us to be Your stewards. You granted us the talents and made us responsible for all the resources available to be used for the extension of Your kingdom.
Lord, may we, each day, experience the overflowing joy and rich generosity in being Your steward through our interactions with others. We commend ourselves into Your hands.
Lord, may we stand before You as a faithful servant after accomplishing the task entrusted to us. May we remain worthy enough to share the Master's happiness.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's Promise:
Then all nations will call you blessed, for you will be a land of delight, says the Lord of hosts.
Malachi 3:12
A Small Morning Family Prayer
Let us Start our day with A Small Morning Family Prayer
A Small Morning Family Prayer 