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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 KNOWS US BY OUR NAME.

05/06/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for this blessed new morning.
Lord, thank You for leading us through the past week. Your grace and providence enabled us to tread the week successfully amidst all challenges.
Lord, may we be attentive to Your guiding voice, as You lead us each day. Let no doubts or fear about various commitments, challenges, prolonged sickness or other family issues, weaken our spirit.
Lord, may we use every opportunity to praise and thank You. May we be worthy enough to experience Your gracious love and Your mercy each day.
Lord, may we find favor in Your sight and see Your miraculous hand in our every work. Bless us with amazing and exciting moments during the week, according to Your will. Let Your presence and grace direct us.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's Promise:
And the Lord said...."for you have found favor in My sight, and I know you by name.” Exodus 33:17 -
OUR LORD IS OUR STRENGTH WHO HEALS US

04/06/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, we thank You for this worship Sunday.
Lord, we come before You today with a thankful yet a heavy heart remembering the victims of the major train accident.
Lord, we intercede for all those injured in the accident and the families who lost their dear ones. Let Your comforting presence surround them with Your peace as they go through these trying times.
Lord, stretch forth Your hand and restore all that was lost during that fateful day/night.
Lord, let Your wisdom prevail and guide the rescue team and the medical team, providing relief to the affected ones.
Lord, stretch out Your hand and heal the physical injuries and mental trauma of all the survivors. Strengthen them and strike the pain and suffering during the healing process.
Lord, thank You for watching over us faithfully and protecting us even though we do not deserve. Increase our faith in You and the burden to pray for one another.
Lord, help us to overcome all our weaknesses, we beseech You. Extend Your everlasting mercies to everyone of us.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's Promise:
He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. Psalms 147:3 -
THE LORD IS OUR PROVIDER

03/06/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for bringing us to the close of this week. We are grateful for all Your goodness showered on us.
Lord, our souls thirst and long for You like a deer that pants for refreshing water. In Your presence we pour out our hearts to You.
Lord, we bring before You all our hopes You have given us. Hopes to see greater things in our life.
Lord, we don’t know what we most need, but You do. May we not trust in our own ability to meet our needs. Be our Provider, always.
Lord, drive away every source of harm and danger that fills our heart with love, and supply all our needs, according to Your riches in glory,
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's Promise:
And my God will supply every need of yours according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19 -
THE LORD SURROUNDS & DWELLS ALL DAY LONG

02/06/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for this new day.
Lord, thank You for giving us worth in Your eyes. Help us to live as the one You uniquely intended us to be.
Lord, may we endure trials, be patient and retain our faith and trust in You. May we be constant to submit all our trials and tribulations in prayer to You.
Lord, we are comforted through the Scripture and are reminded of Your promises, plan, and provision.
Lord, thank You for looking beyond our faults and loving us unconditionally. Help us to pass on the same compassion to others and forgive those who trespass against us.
Lord, transform our thoughts so that we may understand Your power that will be revealed in us.
Lord, we will not be anxious or discouraged; for You are our God who will surround us and dwell amongst us.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's Promise:
"The beloved of the Lord dwells in safety. The High God surrounds him all day long, and dwells between his shoulders. Deuteronomy 33:12 -
DO NOT BE ANXIOUS. OUR LORD HAS PLANS FOR OUR WELFARE

01/06/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, we thank You for adding a new month to Your children.
Lord, as we enter into this month, let our faith and confidence that You are always with us remain deeply rooted in our hearts, no matter what challenges we may face ahead.
Lord, let Your wisdom and guidance prevail in all the decisions we make; as a family and as an individual.
Lord, bless the earnings of each family this month. Let the jar of flour and jug of oil in every home, not become empty but be filled sufficiently.
Lord, let our prayers not be self centred but be a prayer of intercession for others. May we generously spend our time, our resources, and our love with those in need so that we may make a difference in the lives of others, for Your glory.
Lord, help us to live a witnessing life and not drift away from the path and plans You have set out for us.
Lord, shower Your mercy, grace, love, goodness and every blessing You have in store this month, for all of us.
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 -
THE LORD IS OUR FORTRESS

31/05/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, we come before You on the last day of this month, with a thankful heart.
Lord, we thank You for all the goodness and blessings showered upon each one of us, beyond our expectations.
Lord, we thank You for guiding us, loving us, providing us, comforting us and healing us. It was Your grace and mercy that helped us to survive and sustain amidst all challenges.
Lord, may we not cease to bring everything to You in prayer, with an undoubting faith that You will answer our prayers.
Lord, may we seek You first in all things and submit all our needs and desires into Your divine care. You are our Rock and our Mighty Fortress.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's promise:
The Lord Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Psalms 46:11 -
HUMILITY BRINGS HONOR & LIFE

30/05/23
Gracious Heavenly Father, we come before Your presence with all humility and a thankful heart for adding yet another day to our life.
Lord, grant everyone of us a balanced heart to remain humble. May we not gloat over the praises nor be discouraged at the criticisms. Help us to understand what it truly means to live a humble life.
Lord, thank You for the assurance of Your guidance to walk our steps, and giving us Your wisdom and strength. Give us also a heart to intercede always, for all those we meet daily.
Lord, we bring before You the prayer requests of those who are silently going through various sufferings and are at cross roads. Hear their prayers and desires of their hearts. Cast away their fear about tomorrow. Grant them Your deliverance.
Lord, grant everyone of us Your grace and mercy. Fill us with true abundance that comes from a deep sense of fulfillment and contentment in You.
Lord, may we seek You, remain humble, to receive riches and honor of life.
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 -
WE ARE LORD’s PEOPLE. HE WILL ESTABLISH US

29/05/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for adding us another new day / week. Awaken our hearts this morning to experience Your power that strengthens us each day.
Lord, today in all that we do give us the courage to have faith in Your power and that we may not rest on human wisdom.
Lord, help us also to share the courage with others that they may also rest on Your power. Help us to share Your love and understanding to all those we meet today.
Lord, give us all we need to do the tasks we are to attend this day/week. May we choose only Your way so that each step will lead us closer to You. We entrust ourselves into Your hands. Lead us and establish our ways.
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 -
OUR LORD WILL DO WONDROUS THINGS

28/05/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for this worship Sunday.
Lord, as we sit through the worship service today, may we consecrate ourselves, and expect Your wonders among us.
Lord, may Your guidance help us to do the right things so that we may experience the wonders that You've promised us.
Lord, may we not forget to spend time with You continuously and put You first in all that we do.
Lord, we seek Your wisdom that is from above so that we may lead a victorious life in this world by overcoming the evils and trials of this world.
Lord, as we pass through each day during the week, may we remain worthy enough to receive Your blessings, in Your time.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's promise:
Then Joshua said to the people, "Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow, the Lord will do wonders among you." Joshua 3:5 -
WE ARE SAVED BY HIS GRACE

27/05/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, we thank You for waking us up in the stillness and quiet of this morning.
Lord, we offer our prayer of gratitude, for all the blessings, protection and provisions given to us throughout the week.
Lord, thank You for forgiving our trespasses. May we not be disappointed for all the unanswered petitions, but continue to persevere, for it is You who will do it in Your time.
Lord, draw and keep us closer to You, so that our eyes can see and ears can hear what Your Spirit is saying and doing in our lives.
Lord, let Your saving grace and power be with every family so that we remain firm in our faith. Make us worthy to receive the gift You have for us.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's Promise:
For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God.
Ephesians 2:8
