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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’S WORDS ARE TRUE & TRUSTWORTHY
15/06/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, we come before Your presence with a thankful heart.
Lord, we thank You for the promise that You will wake us to a new life and You have called us to believe and to endure till the end.
Lord, You are the Alpha, the Omega, and the beginning and the end, who was and is and is to come.
Lord, You make all things new for each one of us. Continue to protect us and lead us, as none can stand against Your plan.
Lord, may we remain faithful, O Lord our God. Strengthen us by Your Spirit to persevere and say joyfully, "Jesus Christ is coming to make all things new." Accept our prayers.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's Promise:
And he who was seated on the throne said, “Behold, I am making all things new.” Also he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.”
Revelation 21:5 -
THE LORD WILL MAKE OUR PATHS STRAIGHT
14/06/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for all Your goodness and for adding another day to our lives.
Lord, thank You for calling us to stand as Your disciple and to stand among the people to proclaim Your gospel and to intercede for our brethren.
Lord, we confess our hope to walk by faith in every circumstance we come across and not depend on our own understanding.
Lord, may we experience in our lives the fulfillment of many of Your promises, and go forward joyfully, rising above difficult times and situations.
Lord, may we fear You and cling on to Your promises without wavering, and keep Your commands You have given us.
Lord, our faith is in You. In You do we put our trust. We acknowledge You in all our ways and choose to walk and live under the protection of You, always.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's Promise:
In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. Proverbs 3:6 -
HAVE FELLOWSHIP WITH GOD. ENDURE TILL THE END TO BE SAVED
13/06/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, we come before You this morning with a joyful heart. to have fellowship with You.
Lord, thank You that we have been called into fellowship with Your Son Jesus Christ. May we keep ourselves low at the Cross and remember His sacrifice and develop an attitude of heart that trusts in You, implicitly everyday.
Lord, we pray for our brothers and sisters around the world who are persecuted every day. Draw them close to You and grant them courage to endure these trials in their suffering.
Lord, renew their hope for the day that is free from persecution and suffering. Let them experience the power and comfort of Your precious Holy Spirit.
Lord, we entrust all of us to Your care. May we become strong in our faith and prepare ourselves to face such trials we may face in the days ahead. Grant us perseverance and courage to endure till the end.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's Promise:
But the one who endures to the end will be saved. Matthew 24:13 -
LORD’S BLESSING WILL BE ON US. HE IS OUR STRONGHOLD
12/06/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, we thank You for this new morning filled with new mercies.
Lord, as we begin this week, may we fear You and remain truthful to walk according to Your guidance. May we be prudent in managing all our responsibilities.
Lord, we commit the plans and works of all the professionals, workers, labourers, vendors, and the service providers in Your hands. Let Your presence be with them and guide them as they attend to their works. Bless the fruits of their labour.
Lord, we commend all the children who begin their new academic year. Let every child be filled with Your wisdom and with good health. Let the guardian angels protect them as they go to schools/colleges and return to their homes.
Lord, let the insufficiency of every need in every family/home, be filled with abundance of provisions and Your grace, according to Your blessed assurance and let every sickness be healed.
Lord, thank You for being our stronghold. Establish our steps, for we are Your children, preserved forever.
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 -
WE SHALL BE HIS PEOPLE?
11/06/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, Creator God, redeemer of the whole creation, we thank You for Your redeeming grace that has liberated us and set us free.
Lord, as we sit together to worship You this morning, grant us Your grace and mercy. Help us by Your redeeming power to become stewards of Your creation.
Lord, sprinkle the clean water on us , and cleanse us from all our uncleanness and from all our idols we possess.
Lord, give us a new heart and a new spirit in us, so that we walk in Your statutes and carefully obey Your commandments, to be Your people.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's Promise:
You shall dwell in the land that I gave to your fathers, and you shall be My people, and I will be your God. Ezekiel 36:28 -
JESUS IS OUR BREAD OF HEAVEN
10/06/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for this weekend morning. You have graciously led us through the week and guarded us from all dangers.
Lord, we build our life trusting in Your incarnate Word that promises us eternal life.
Lord, thank You for feeding us with the Bread of life and satisfying us with the earthly bread. Refresh us each day with the Bread of Heaven.
Lord, we intercede for those whose daily need for healthy food, clean water and proper shelter goes un-met. Open Your hand and satisfy the hunger and thirst of everyone.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's Promise:
Then Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to Me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in Me will never be thirsty. John 6:35 -
FEAR THE LORD & BE SATISFIED
09/06/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, we thank and begin our day with gratitude.
Lord, we thank You for the privilege given to wake up alive; to embrace our life anew; to give You our praise and seek Your forgiveness for all the sins we have committed, against You and our neighbours.
Lord, thank You for giving us the courage to hold our peace and boldly walk through the journey of faith with everyone.
Lord, surround our family and friends with a hedge of protection on every side. Preserve them from harm, so that they may go out and return home safely.
Lord, though we are small and insignificant in Your presence, You have empowered us with Your unfailing promises. We thank You.
Lord, may we use every opportunity to reflect through our actions, the message of Your love to everyone we meet today. May we fear You alone and be staisfied.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's Promise:
In the fear of the Lord is strong confidence: And his children shall have a place of refuge. Proverbs 14:26 -
ENDURE TO THE END, FOR, HIS SALVATION IS FOREVER
08/06/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for giving us the privilege and joy to begin this day.
Lord, we anchor our hopes, not on anything or anyone in this passing world, but in the unfailing promise, that Your salvation will last forever and righteousness will never fail.
Lord, we thank You, for caring like a shepherd, leading us through the green pastures, so that we don't become tired and weary, amidst the worldly burdens.
Lord, we intercede for all the poor and neglected persons, homeless and the destitute, the old and the sick, whom we easily forget to pray and support. Turn their sorrows into joy.
Lord, let Your peace prevail upon such families and happiness fill their hearts. Give them the assurance that Your salvation will be forever.
Lord, we commend all the petitions and desires of our heart. .Show us today, just one day at a time, the way to endure till the end,
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's Promise:
But the one who endures to the end will be saved. Matthew 24:13 -
GOD’S LOVE IS PERFECTED IN US
07/06/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, we thank You for this blessed day.
Lord, we meditate upon Your Word and pay attention to all that You have done and are doing. Let Your spirit work in us and help us to reflect Your pure love, mercy and compassion.
Lord, we as a family offer ourselves to You and thank You for accepting us, as Your own. Teach us how to balance fair expectations and accountability with mercy. May we be gentle with all the people we meet today.
Lord, let the fruits of love be expressed by us and be experienced by others as we walk through the day. Fill our empty cups to the brim and use us the way You have perfected Your love in us.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today’s promise:
No one has ever seen God; if we love one another, God lives in us, and His love is perfected in us.
I John 4:12 -
OUR LORD IS GOOD. FEAR HIM & HE WILL BE OUR REFUGE
06/06/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for this blessed new morning.
Lord, thank You for the privilege given to us, to taste Your goodness, mercy, protection, and grace, which surrounds us every moment of the day.
Lord, we commend all the children & youth into Your hands as they enter into another academic year or begin a new career. Place Your hands on them and bless them with wisdom and knowledge to succeed in their endeavours.
Lord, may we as parents teach them the importance of listening to Your voice and trusting and tasting of Your Word in all things. Guide and mend their ways as pursue their studies / careers.
Lord, let Your living Word strengthen those who are crushed in spirit, this morning. Give them the confidence that nothing can shake us when we take refuge in You.
Lord, may we fear You alone and develop an attitude of grateful thanks and worshipful praise in every area of our life - no matter how difficult the situation may be, for, You are our refuge and strength, always.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's Promise:
In the fear of the Lord one has strong confidence, and His children will have a refuge. Proverbs 14:26
A Small Morning Family Prayer
Let us Start our day with A Small Morning Family Prayer
A Small Morning Family Prayer 