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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 WORD IS THE TRUTH. HE HAS ADOPTED US AS HIS SONS & DAUGHTERS
11/08/2024
Gracious Heavenly Father, we come before You this morning, with our hearts filled with gratitude, that there is no condemnation in Christ.
Lord, thank You for the amazing grace and unconditional love that has been showered down on us, adopted as Your children, without measure and without cost.
Lord, give us the strength to honor You through our bodies, as they are referred to as Your temple and the Spirit resides in it.
Lord, we submit our life to You each day. Use us as a vessel of Your love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, and gentleness.
Lord, help us to obey Your commandments. Sanctify us by Your word.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today’s Promise:
John 17:17
….He lifted up His eyes to heaven, and said, “Sanctify them in the truth; Your word is truth.” -
OUR FAITH & HOPE IN GOD IS NOT IN VAIN
10/08/2024
Gracious Heavenly Father, we lift our hearts to You this Saturday morning with a thankful heart.
Lord, thank You for being merciful and gracious. Your living Word strengthens us in faith, patience, and hope.
Lord, thank You, for, You have pardoned and healed us , forgiven and redeemed us ,and crowned us with loving-kindness and great compassion. We are confident and bold enough to say, "Our faith was not in vain, our hope was not in vain.
Lord, Your promise for us does not concern with human desires but with fulfillment of Your unfailing promise in our lives. Thank You for the grace that is sufficient for us in all the situations that we may encounter.
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:
Psalm 103:13
As a father shows compassion to his children, so the Lord shows compassion to those who fear Him. -
IF WE SEEK FIRST THE KINGDOM OF GOD ALL THESE THINGS WILL BE ADDED TO US
09/08/2024
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for this blessed morning.
Lord, You are worthy of all our praise and that Your joy strengthens our trust and increases our love for You. May we never cease to rejoice in You all the days of our life.
Lord, thank You for Your guidance along the path that we walked throughout the week. It was Your grace that sustained us, and the hope that helped us move forward each day.
Lord, let Your unchanging and limitless love be present with us, so that the gentleness be evident with all those we interact with. Let our lives be a testament to Your power, love, and faithfulness.
Lord, bring in a spiritual revival in all our hearts. May we be steadfast and unwavering in our prayers for everyone's well being through our practical actions.
Lord, empower us with the perseverance we need, to seek the kingdom of God and Your righteousness to receive all that You have in store for us.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today’s Promise:
Matthew 6:33
Jesus, “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” -
OUR LORD WILL NOT FORSAKE US. HE IS OUR STRONGHOLD
08/08/2024
Gracious Heavenly Father, we thank You for giving us another day.
Lord, be present in our midst as we gather together as a family. We bring our intercessions and petitions before You in one accord for ourselves and for our family & friends.
Lord, renew our strength as we walk on the path You have set for us. Guide us through whatever course our lives may take, whatever battles and suffering may come to us, for we belong to You.
Lord, we bring before You the pains of those struggling to get over their traumatic experience of the recent landslides and heavey rains. Hear the cries of the orphaned children and laments of bereaved parents.
Lord, be their Rock and their stronghold at this time of difficulty, so that they may stand still. Give them Your protection as they are housed in various places.
Lord, our trust is in You whose awesome power and strength fills us and inspires us to be strong in the face of all of life's difficulties. You have not forsaken us anytime. We thank You.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today’s promise:
Psalm 9:9-10
The Lord is a stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. And those who know Your name put their trust in You, for You, O Lord, have not forsaken those who seekYou. -
HOLD YOUR CONFIDENCE & ENDURE TILL THE END TO RECEIVE WHAT IS PROMISED
07/08/2024
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for this new day filled with Your new mercies.
Lord, You are an awesome God who makes everything new & beautiful in Your time. May we remember that You are bigger than any challenges we may face, and nothing is hidden from Your eyes, and that Your will alone be done.
Lord, in our fickleminded nature and weakness we may drift away from You and start focussing on the worldly challenges and struggles. Help us to overcome the stress that arises due to any such challenges.
Lord, we intercede for those who struggle with prolonged sickness, debts, joblessness, judicial matters, family breakups, delayed parenthood and many other issues. Strengthen them with Your power and give them the confidence that they would surely receive what You have promised them.
Lord, let our thoughts not rule our hearts but be taken through the ways You have set before us, guided by You. Just strengthen us to endure till the end and to remain truthful as Your witnesses, always.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today’s Promise:
Hebrews 10:35-36
Therefore do not throw away your confidence, which has a great reward. For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God you may receive what is promised. -
OUR LORD WILL FULFILL OUR HEART’S DESIRE IF WE DRAW NEAR & DELIGHT IN HIM
06/08/2024
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for this blessed morning.
Lord, we draw near to You even as we are unworthy, with a broken and contrite heart. Help us to resist the influences of the world and flesh, that awaits to creep in our mind as we wake up this morning.
Lord, let our eyes & ears be sharpened to listen to see Your presence near us and to hear Your silent whisper, guiding us through each moment.
Lord, may we be satisfied with Your grace that is sufficiently showered upon each one of us.
Lord, forgive us the moments we have knowingly done something wrong and have avoided doing what is right.
Lord, we pray for the needs of all of us. Let our desires be aligned with Your will. May we take delight in You & wait patiently, firmly hoping upon Your promise that You will surely fulfill our heart's desire.
In Jesus' name we be, Amen.Today’s Promise:
Psalms 37:4
Take delight in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart. -
THE LORD WILL INSTRUCT YOU & TEACH YOU
05/08/2024
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 and 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:
Psalm 32:8
I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with My eye upon you. -
OUR LORD GIVES US FORGIVENESS OF OUR TRESPASSES
04/08/2024
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for this blessed worship Sunday. We come before You in awe and reverence, acknowledging Your majesty and Holiness.
Lord, thank You for redeeming our souls through the sacrifice of Your Son Jesus Christ. Use us as an instrument to proclaim Your message of redemption to the world so that they may also hear the good news of the gospel of Your grace and be saved.
Lord, we have often trespassed against You and our neighbours. Pardon and purify our hearts & lips so that our actions and words may be a reflection of Your glory and a witness to Your goodness. Help us to understand the purpose and Your calling to serve You and bring hope to our brethren around us.
Lord, may we sincerely open our hearts during our praise and worship with a sense of reverence and humility throughout the divine service today.
Lord, we humbly beseech You to rejuvenate our commitment to You and make us worthy of Your love and redemption.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today’s Promise:
Ephesians 1:7
In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace. -
OUR LORD HAS GIVEN US ONE HEART & ONE WAY. FEAR HIM ALONE
03/08/2024
Gracious Heavenly Father, we seek You this morning, in the quiet of our hearts.
Lord, we come to Your presence with reverence and humility, recognizing Your greatness and our dependence on You. We thank You for naming our family with a purpose.
Lord, reveal to each one of us Your purpose and help us to walk it out daily. Help us to have an appreciation for each other’s personalities, and tolerance for our weaknesses.
Lord, may we hold on to all that is good; to feel and rejoice in Your Fatherly care, as Your children.
Lord, grant us the gift of singleness of heart and action, so that we may always prioritize Your glory and our relationship with You.
Lord, may we fear You forever for our own good and the good of our children. Let Your will be done more and more fully in our family and around us.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today’s promise:
Jeremiah 32:39
I will give them one heart and one way, that they may fear Me forever, for their own good and the good of their children after them. -
GREAT IS YOUR FAITHFUNESS & IT ENDURES TO ALL GENERATIONS
02/08/2024
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for this bright morning. Thank You for Your Word, the greatest and most glorious of all that is given to us.
Lord, we feel and rejoice in the new help, new strength, and renewed courage for the life given by Your Word.
Lord, may we be alert to listen to Your voice amidst the chaos and confusion around us through Your word. Help us to testify boldly that You are our God, our true help.
Lord, we entrust all of us into Your hands. Be with us, and give our hearts Your peace and the strength and Your mercies that are new every morning .
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today’s Promise:
1 John 2:5
but whoever keeps His word in him truly, the love of God is perfected. By this we may know that we are in Him.
A Small Morning Family Prayer
Let us Start our day with A Small Morning Family Prayer
A Small Morning Family Prayer 