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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 -
IN HIS PRESENCE THERE IS FULNESS OF JOY. HIS GIFT IS GOOD & PERFECT

05/08/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for this blessed Saturday.
Lord, thank You for showing us the way of life; in Your presence is fullness of joy, and at Your right hand is, delight forever.
Lord, we, in Your presence, rejoiced together as Your children under Your protection throughout this week.
Lord, we became firm in every part of our life on earth. Thank You for granting us Your grace and encircling us with Your blessing. Your spirit enabled us to face the worldly challenges boldly. We commend ourselves to You, and prepare for the worship Sunday.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's promise:
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. James 1:17 -
LOOK UNTO HIM. HE WILL NOT MAKE OUR FACES BE ASHAMED

04/08/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, we come before Your countenance to thank and praise You for all Your mercies granted thus far.
Lord, our hearts shall always be in Your presence, asking, longing, and believing that You will guide our ways always.
Lord, we lay all of our burdens down at Your feet, trusting that You will listen and answer them in miraculous ways. Let Your grace be at work among all Your children.
Lord, stretch out Your hand at this time to heal all that is broken and restore all that was lost. We trust that Your face shines favourably upon us, and puts gladness even when our hearts get vexed.
Lord, we thank You for Your perfect love and care for us with a Fatherly concern. May we remain worthy of Your mercies. We look upto You and set our faith and hope on You alone.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's Promise:
Those who look to Him are radiant, and their faces shall never be ashamed. Psalm 34:5 -
FEAR THE LORD TO PROLONG LIFE

03/08/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, this morning we come into Your presence with humility and fear of the Lord.
Lord, unite our hearts to fear only Your name and not fear the world.
Lord, You have taught us :
- that fear of the Lord is the beginning of the wisdom.
- that our fear in the Lord will help us depart from evil.
- that fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
- that the eye of the Lord is upon those that fear Him.
- that fear of the Lord brings compassion as a father shows to his son.
- that the Lord provides food for those who fear Him.
- that the friendship of the Lord is for those who fear Him.
- that great is Your *steadfast love* when we fear You.
- that we should submit ourselves to one another in the fear of God.
- that 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
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GREAT IS HIS FAITHFUNESS

02/08/2023
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:
but whoever keeps His word in him truly, the love of God is perfected. By this we may know that we are in Him.
1 John 2:5 -
OUR LORD WILL LEAD & BE WITH US. DO NOT FEAR

01/08/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for this grace filled new morning added to our life. It was purely Your grace that has led us past seven months.
Lord, as we enter into the August month, we look up to You for Your continued grace.
Lord, You are the God of restoration and new beginnings. Thank You for all the plans You have for us. May we seek You every morning and commit ourselves to Your will to be done.
Lord, lead us through Your ways. May we always be joyful and content in any situation and trust in Your unfailing promises.
Lord, bless all those celebrating their birthdays, anniversaries and other special occasions this month.
Lord, provide us our needs and wants of this month. Bless the hard earned earnings of everyone and make it sufficient enough to manage their monthly financial commitments.
Lord, we place our trust in You alone. May we not fear or be dismayed but see and experience our Good Shepherd's guidance all through this new month. Go before us and be with us.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's Promise:
It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; He will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed. Deuteronomy 31:8 -
LORD WILL TEACH US HIS WAY

31/07/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, we come into Your presence on the last day of this month with humility and fear.
Lord, thank You for Your leading throughout the month. Thank You for the comfort, healing and for all the goodness we experienced, personally and as a family.
Lord, we trust and commit our ways to You. Establish our going out and our coming in from this time forth and even for evermore. May we bring praise and glory to You.
Lord, let our fear on You be the beginning of the wisdom that helps us to depart from evil. Be the fountain of our life that help us to depart from the snares of fowler's trap.
Lord, let Your compassion be as a father shows to his son. Keep Your eyes upon us and guard us.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's Promise:
The Lord wll keep your going out and your coming in from this time forth and forevermore. Psalm 121:8 -
WE HAVE RECEIVED GRACE UPON GRACE.

30/07/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, we look up to You this Sunday morning with a thankful heart. Thank You for watching over us and guiding every step of the way throughout the week.
Lord, as we gather in Your Church, may we remember and count each blessing showered on us and name them one by one and thank You. Thank You for Your being our Provider and for Your continued grace upon grace.
Lord, we thank You for looking beyond our faults and for loving us unconditionally. Help us to see and empathize with the needs and challenges of other people. Teach us how to help in providing their needs in a way that pleases You.
Lord, You are the hope of all ends of the earth and of the farthest seas. You know what is best and are in control of all our situations. Let Your will be done .
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's promise:
The counsel of the Lord stands forever, the plans of His heart to all generations. Psalms 33:11 -
THE LORD WILL KEEP HIS EYES ON US & GUIDE US

29/07/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, whose eyes keep watching over us day and night. We come before You with a thankful heart for the mercies shown towards us.
Lord, thank You for nourishing our souls with patience and comforting us with Your goodness.
Lord, we are Yours, for You have chosen us; to be strong and to be freed from all evils. Help us, we beseech You.
Lord, thank You for Your Word that bring us blessing, to the glory of Your name forever.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's Promise:
The Lord will keep your going out and your coming in from this time forth and forevermore. Psalm 121:8 -
STAY ALERT, FOR, THE LORD IS COMING

28/07/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, we come to Your presence thanking You for Your mercy this morning.
Lord, may we not look down on the world, but look up to You as our King enthroned in Heavens, as a servant who looks upto his master and as our merciful Saviour.
Lord, thank You, for, You grant Your grace so much on and show on us Your pardoning nature, at all times, letting us always see Your light. You give us Your help in the many things You want us to bear in Your strength.
Lord, we pray for the growing hatred & violence against each other, political unrest that affects our country. We stand in the gap as one family and intercede and lift up our eyes to find favour in Your sight.
Lord, come to our aid. Grant us Your peace, especially in Manipur and in other states where the hatred is stoked by the fanatics and radical groups.
Lord, guide us and help us to be attentive to the happenings around us and show empathy to them and be patient and responsive for Your timing and to Your commands. For, it is You, who will establish us according to Your will.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's Promise:
You also, be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand. James 5:8 -
OUR LORD IS FAITHFUL. HE WILL GUARD US

27/07/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for this day of grace.
Lord, we come before You this morning to spend quality time with You, committing all our works into Your hands.
Lord, let the good seed of faith planted in our hearts constantly grow, mature and bear many good fruits of love, generosity and mercy.
Lord, we turn to You, our Father in heaven and on earth, for Your conditional love and faithfulness that will preserve us. Renew our joy each day and strengthen our priceless gift of following the Lord Jesus by Your Spirit.
Lord, praise be to Your name that, every day even through this world's challenges, we can joyfully follow You in the strength of the Holy Spirit.
Lord, thank You for giving us so much grace and for never forsaking us. Grant that we remain firm in our faith that gives us strength to go forward in life.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's Promise:
But the Lord is faithful. He will establish you and guard you against the evil one. 2 Thessalonians 3:3
