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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 -
OUR LORD’S GRACE BRINGS SALVATION TO ALL
16/04/2025
Gracious Heavenly Father, we come before You this morning and demonstrate our devotion through our praises today.
Lord, open our heart and mind to Your pure scrutiny and make us the aroma of Christ so that our prayers rise like pleasing incense to Your throne.
Lord, thank You for nourishing our lives this Lenten season with Your Word of Life. May we always remember that it was our sins that caused Your Son Jesus Christ to stretch out His arms of love for us on Calvary's Cross.
Lord, we humble ourselves and truly believe that You accepted our fasting we observed and our prayers we offered. Help us to rise above our human weakness and continue our prayerful journey.
Lord, shine through our life as we go out into the world. May we not just keep ourselves the gospel of Your love and grace but tell of the wonders of Your grace that brings salvation to all.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today’s promise:
Titus 2:11
For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all. -
OUR LORD WILL TURN OUR SORROWS INTO JOY
15/04/2025
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for this blessed morning.
Lord, thank You for hearing our prayer everyday and strengthening us. Thank You for showering all the goodness and mercies upon us each day.
Lord, we thank You for gracefully leading us through yet another Lenten season, and nourishing us with Your word of Life.
Lord, we thank You for taking the fall on our behalf and interceding for us to seek the pardon on the Cross. There's no way to measure what You are worth.
Lord, we humble ourselves and truly believe that You accepted our fasting and prayers. Pardon our shortcomings and help us to raise above our human weakness. Turn all our sorrows into joy.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today’s promise:
John 16:20
Truly, truly, I say to you, you will weep and lament,…..You will be sorrowful, but your sorrow will turn into joy. -
OUR LORD’S SPIRIT REMAINS WITH US
14/04/2025
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for the blessed day.
Lord, we have nothing to boast about ourselves before Your sacrifice. It's only in Christ that we can boast of.
Lord, while You sought pardon for our sins, we denied You. In our weakness, we kissed to betray You and fled away from You and yielded to satan's plan. Pardon us.
Lord, teach us to trust in Your promises and to see the future glory that You have in store for each one of us despite all distractions.
Lord, let the plan of Your redemption continue to unfold as we move forward each day. Let our faith be firm in Christ alone and His finished work on the Cross ✝️ be sufficient for us.
Lord, You are our Redeemer and Saviour. Strengthen us according to Your covenant by Your Spirit, and lead us through the week.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today’s Promise:
Haggai 2:5
according to the covenant that I made with you,…….. “My Spirit remains in your midst. Fear not.” -
LORD IS OUR STRONGHOLD. HE WILL RESTORE TO US DOUBLE
13/04/2025
Gracious Heavenly Father, we come before You this morning singing Your praises, “Hosanna to the Son of David”.
Lord, as we enter into the Holy week, we remember and commemorate the triumphant entry of Your Son Jesus Christ into Jerusalem, as the Lamb of God, to redeem us from sins.
Lord, it was Your great mercy that You chose to become like us, taking on human form and suffered death upon the Cross. May we not forget Your sacrifice and stand with the crowd and cry out to, "Crucify You."
Lord, help us understand the tenderness and compassion of Christ that surrounds us each moment. May we remain faithful in word and deed, and to love You always.
Lord, accept our prayers and thanksgiving offered to You. Continue to be with us through Holy Week and help us to draw closer to You.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today’s Promise:
Zechariah 9:12
Return to your stronghold, O prisoners of hope; today I declare that I will restore to you double. -
WE WILL NEVER WALK IN DARKNESS BUT WILL HAVE THE LIGHT OF LIFE.
12/04/2025
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for this Saturday morning and for the blessings bestowed upon us throughout the week.
Lord, thank You for granting us Your grace and calling us "Your children". Help us to own that core identity in this season of repentance and mercy and live a life that honours Your name.
Lord, You are our only Refuge, to You alone can we seek the help to achieve the victory over the world. Let Your light shine through us, guide us from stumbling in the darkness and lead us to eternal life through Jesus Christ.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today’s Promise:
John 8:12
Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life.” -
OUR LORD IS GOOD & A STRONGHOLD IN A DAY OF TROUBLE.
11/04/2025
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for this blessed day filled with Your blessings and Your loving kindness.
Lord, we pour out our heart before You. We wait upon You in silence, knowing that You are our Rock of salvation, our Defence, our Defender and our Shield.
Lord, draw us deeper into the knowledge of You, so that even in times of adversity, we can rest in the knowledge that You are with us.
Lord, we pray for those who are overwhelmed, feel discouraged and lonely. Let all their hidden hurts, and disappointments be cast away and their unspoken needs provided.
Lord, let them be aware that You are their stronghold in the day of trouble and the Comforter to Whom we can reach out for refuge.
Lord, thank You for being good to us and journeying with us throughout the week. Continue to grant us Your peace, protection, and provision to all of us.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today’s Promise:
Nahum 1:7
The Lord is good, a stronghold in a day of trouble; He protects those who take refuge in Him. -
OUR LORD GIVES US A SPIRIT OF POWER, LOVE & OF SELF DISCIPLINE
10/04/2025
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for the gift of another day filled with Your perfect peace and strength.
Lord, thank You for the promise of the Holy Spirit that constantly refreshes our spirit to walk forward in faith.
Lord, may we reveal ourselves to the world by keeping Your Word in our heart, and feel Your constant presence, victory, love, mercy, and hope throughout the day.
Lord, let Your Spirit make us bold enough to face the day to day circumstances and respond according to Your will.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today’s Promise:
2 Timothy 1:7
for God did not give us a spirit of cowardice, but rather a spirit of power and of love and of self-discipline. -
JESUS IS THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD
09/04/2025
Gracious Heavenly Father, we wake up this morning with a thankful heart and wait to listen to Your words that gives life.
Lord, may we realise that You created the universe by Your Word. May we not disappoint You with our actions that are not pleasing to You but reflect the positive attributes in all that we do.
Lord, help us to speak today, the words of faith, strength, courage, success, confidence, trust, peace, happiness, peace and joy with our family and neighbours and be an encouragement to them.
Lord, fill us with Your peace and strength. We commit ourselves to be disciplined when we go astray. Let Your will be done in our lives in marvellous ways. Help us to live a witnessing life.
Lord, let Your light shine before all of us in a special way. We commend all those who wake up with disturbed thoughts, doubts fears, and various other distractions. Let Your words touch them and assure them of Your promises. Let this day bring us one step closer to You.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today’s promise:
John 8:12
Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” -
TESTING OF OUR FAITH PRODUCES STEADFASTNESS
08/04/2025
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for this blessed morning.
Lord, thank You for the privilege and pure joy showered out of Your love on us. Thank You for revealing Your glory through Your presence with us at all times.
Lord, thank You for refining us and cleansing us to make us stronger, perfect and complete so that we may lack nothing.
Lord, the tests and trials we face reinforces our faith, obedience and to develop our perseverance.
Lord, may we continue to praise and thank, at all times. Accept our prayer and manifest Yourself to us.
Lord, thank You for Your promise that the testing of our faith develops our patience, and steadfastness so that we can run the full race. Help us and guide us.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today’s Promise:
James 1:3
..for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. -
WITH GOD ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE
07/04/2025
Gracious Heavenly Father, we thank You for adding yet another new week.
Lord, thank You for graciously listening to our prayer always and answering them according to Your will. Thank You for the promise to provide for all our spiritual and daily needs
Lord, may we be persistent and impassioned to ask in faith, and seek You with all our heart, and knock with patient endurance so that we may live according to Your will.
Lord, we praise and thank You for the opportunities You have kept for us to carry out Your purpose today and this week. May we not attempt to do this against Your will and displeases You.
Lord, thank You, for being our helper. We can do all things through You, who strengthens us. With this assurance we enter this day / week fully trusting in these words.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today’s Promise:
Matthew 19:26
But Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”
A Small Morning Family Prayer
Let us Start our day with A Small Morning Family Prayer
A Small Morning Family Prayer 