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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 SHALL TEACH OUR CHILDREN
22/06/2022
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for this day.
Lord, all good things come from You, and so are our children - a gift and a heritage. Thank You for bringing joy and happiness in our family.
Lord, thank You for providing us Your counsel to teach our children, to keep the covenants and statutes as they grow.
Lord, teach them Your ways. We have no greater joy than to hear that our children are walking in the truth. Give them Your wisdom and knowledge as they grow.
Lord, let our relationship with our children be strengthened each day. Cast away all fear that grips them when they face challenges.
Lord, may our children feel Your presence by their side at all times. Place a hedge around them and protect them.
Lord, thank You for all the successes they achieved thus far. Guide them through their career path. Let Your promise of Your peace be with them.....always.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's promise:
All your children shall be taught by the Lord, and great shall be the peace of your children.
Isaiah 54:13 -
THE LORD’S COUNSEL STANDS FOREVER
21/06/2022
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for graciously adding another blessed day.
Lord, counsel us, Your children, on all our ways to live a witnessing life amidst the present predicament that prevail across our nation, states and Churches.
Lord, we bring before You the increasing various unrest across our nation causing huge loss of life, damage to property, more so agony and pain to the common citizens. Intervene today and restore peace and harmony among the people.
Lord, counsel our leaders to advocate for peace and love instead of chaos. May the words they speak be the words that edify the nation. Help them find a common ground to discuss and agree to be mutually supportive of one another.
Lord, we take refuge in You. May we not be condemned. It's only You who can deliver us. You, being our only redeemer, restore peace among us.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's Promise:
The Lord redeems the life of His servants; none of those who take refuge in Him will be condemned.
Psalm 34:22 -
HIS WORD DWELLS AMONG US, IT IS FULL OF GRACE & TRUTH
19/06/2022
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for Your Word sent to continuously dwell among us in this week too.
Lord, we come with all our hearts to You, into Your arms, and look for Your leading. Hear our pleading and let Your countenance shine over us.
Lord, grant everyone the wisdom and guidance in all that we attempt to do. Open up new avenues and opportunities this week; guide us and satisfy our desires.
Lord, often we may feel or it may seem that You are far away. But we are confident that our prayers still reach You when we begin our day in Your presence or call upon You anytime we face a challenge.
Lord, no matter how the days ahead of us will be, help us remember that we belong to You, as Your children in eternity.
Lord, transform our hearts by Your Word and make it alive to the situations that needs Your intervention. Thank You for tenderly watching over us, always.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's Promise:
And the Lord will guide you continually and satisfy your desire.....
Isaiah 58:11 -
THE LORD’S STEADFAST LOVE WILL NOT DEPART
19/06/2022
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for this blessed Sunday, observed as Father's Day world over.
Lord, our Abba Father, we thank You, for, You embrace us all the time, even though we have sinned against You and our fellow men and no longer worthy to be called Your son.
Lord, thank You for the privilege given to each one of us to be a father to our children and to be the head of our family. We thank You that You have lavished Your riches and Your inheritance on our children. You strengthened our hands to provide for our children / family.
Lord, we also intercede for the children who remember their father and yearn for father's love. Give them the confidence and comfort that , You, heavenly Father is always with them
Lord, may we, as a father show our children that life is in Christ alone, that there is no other source of life, joy, light, peace, comfort, love, or truth that can endure forever.
Lord, accept our worshhip today, and fill Your Spirit in us and prepare us for the new week. Walk beside us each moment.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's promise:
And your house and your kingdom shall be made sure forever before Me. Your throne shall be established forever.’”
2 Samuel 7:16 -
REMEMBER – YOU WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN
18/06/2022
Gracious Heavenly Father, we thank You for Your presence with us throughout the week.
Lord, You have not forgotten us.. But we, in our weakness, would have forgotten You and fallen short of Your standard of perfection and purity. Pardon us for bringing moments of disgrace to You by our actions.
Lord, examine our inner heart and secret thoughts and cleanse us, and prepare us to get closer to You as we gather to worship You tomorrow.
Lord, live in us and work through us for Your glory. And make us pure and holy in Your sight.
Lord, strengthen us and equip us to live a witnessing life so that You are revealed to our community. We commend every member of our family, take us under Your care and use us for Your glory.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's promise:
He does not deal with us according to our sins, nor repay us according to our iniquities. Psalms 103:10 -
THE LORD KNOWS THE PLAN FOR OUR WELFARE
17/06/2022
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 with mercies that are new every morning. Lord, may we not fret but wait patiently for Your time. Let the plans You have for each one of us, to prosper and not to harm us, be fulfilled in Your time. 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. We close this week 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
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WHOEVER HUMBLES LIKE A CHILD IS THE GREATEST
16/06/2022
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for giving us a safe night and a blessed morning. Lord, this morning, help us to understand that the "greatest" in the kingdom is the one who humbles himself like a child. Lord, we have no control over the situations we face. Like children, we depend on You and fear You. Protect us and provide our needs. Make us worthy to receive the reward of riches, honor and life. Lord, let our family and every other family this morning, understand Your word and acquire that level of humility in relationship to faith in Christ. May we be willing to be the least of all, free from malice, pride and self seeking ambition. Lord, we place our total dependence on You. Work through us to accomplish what was needed for Your glory and to become worthy to enter Your kingdom. 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
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THE LORD SHALL RENEW YOUR STRENGTH
15/06/2022
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for Your grace this morning.
Lord, we draw strength to our hearts through Your Word. May we patiently keep Your word to be worthy enough to be saved from the hour of trial.
Lord, we rejoice over the promises revealed through us to the glory of Your name. We trust You in every aspect of our lives. Protect us on all our ways. Help us to always watch and wait for the coming of Your kingdom.
Lord, may we not be confused by the present-day events. Help us to remain free from the fear of this world, so that we may serve You and not go astray.
Lord, grant us Your Holy Spirit in everything, for, without Your Spirit we are nothing and can do nothing. Accept our praise for the many ways You have helped us and all that is given to us.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's Promise:
but they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength;Isaiah 40:31 -
ALL THINGS WORK TOGETHER FOR GOOD – JUST TRUST HIM
14/06/2022
Gracious Heavenly Father, we lift our hearts and voice to You this morning, in prayers of thanks and praise.
Lord, we bring our intercession and petitions and lay them up before the throne of Your Grace.
Lord, our hope is built on nothing less, than Jesus' blood and righteousness. Awaken and sustain our hope in You. We trust in Your promise which assures that everything will work together for good, for those who love You.
Lord, fill our hearts with compassion on everyone and not avenge the wrongs of our neighbours. We bless everyone and continually honor Your name and remain praising you.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's promise:
...for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to His purpose.
Romans 8:28 -
THE LORD IS OUR STRONGHOLD
13/06/2022
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for this morning.
Lord, thank You for revealing Your compassion and fullness of Life through Your Son Jesus Christ.
Lord, as we begin this week, establish our ways. Help us to remember and remain focused on our commitments made to You; to remain truthful, to fear You, and wait for Your time.
Lord, may we be prudent in the management of the responsibilities given to each one of us as Your people, who fear God and become trustworthy in Your sight.
Lord, may we overflow in joy and rich generosity and be wise stewards of Your manifold gifts, so that we are called , "blessed" , and live in the land of delight.
Lord, who love justice establish our steps. Your children are preserved forever, for, You are our stronghold.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's Promise:
The salvation of the righteous is from the Lord; He is their stronghold in the time of trouble.
Psalm 37:39
A Small Morning Family Prayer
Let us Start our day with A Small Morning Family Prayer
A Small Morning Family Prayer 