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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 HAS DRAWN US WITH UNFAILING KINDNESS
06/05/2023
Gracious Father, thank You for bringing us to the close of this week.
Lord, thank You for being present with all of us during the week. Thank You for graciously protecting us during the night and mercifully adding this day.
Lord, we as a family, intercede for citizens in Manipur who are presently going through tough times. Let every individual hit hardest by the recent riots be protected.
Lord, especially we commend and pray for all the Churches and people who have been ransacked by anti social elements. Let Your peace prevail amongst each citizen.
Lord, make them understand each other in the present struggle, see the brokenness around them. empathize and provide each other's needs. Intervene and bring in peace among them.
Lord, let every violence and senseless acts of vandalism come to an end. Let Your goodness and unfailing kindness be experienced by everyone.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's promise:
The Lord appeared to us in the past, saying: "I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness. Jeremiah 31:3 -
THE LORD IS OUR STRONGHOLD. HE NEVER FORSAKES US
05/05/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for this day of grace.
Lord, we put our trust in You and look up to You this morning. You have not forsaken us till now ; be it providing our many needs, rescuing us from the distress of our hearts, and comforting us in the times of anguish. We claim victory over all these in the blood of Jesus Christ.
Lord, we commend all the people on this earth. Remember the wretched, the sick, the poor. Let Your living strength touch them so that they can bear their sufferings and hold out joyfully to the end.
Lord, remain with us, for, we are weak and scared to walk alone. Be our stronghold and be gracious to us at all times.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's Promise:
The Lord is a stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. Psalm 9:9 -
ALWAYS GIVE THANKS TO THE LORD. HE GIVES US THE VICTORY
04/05/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, we come with a thankful heart this morning.
Lord, may all that You have done this far remain alive in us, so that we can look forward with open, clear-seeing eyes.
Lord, thank You for all the good that comes from You. May we count our blessings and name them one by one.
Lord, may we continue to live and find strength in the grace of Jesus Christ, holding on in joy without grumbling and complaining.
Lord, grant that we may be faithful to the end, victorious in all things through Your Spirit, who helps and blesses us on our way.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's Promise:
But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 15:57 -
GOD IS OUR REFUGE & STRENGTH
03/05/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for the tender care given to us like a good shepherd. Thank You for showing us the way of life.
Lord, we enter into this day trusting in Your loving-kindness which is always at work. In Your presence we experience fullness of joy, and at Your right hand is delight forever.
Lord, may we rejoice together as Your children, and under Your protection become firm in every part of our life on earth.
Lord, may we never doubt in You and Your wisdom, instead acknowledge You in all our ways. Grant us patience and direct our paths in line with Your word.
Lord, thank You for being our strength, our stronghold and our refuge in the day of trouble.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's Promise:
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1 -
BLESSED ASSURANCE FOR THOSE WHO TRUST IN THE LORD
02/05/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for this new day. We thank You for the blessed assurance that strengthens us.
Lord, we pray for all the children who await their results and for admissions into schools and colleges. Guide our children as they choose their study of interest and ambition.
Lord, let them not fear but face all challenges on their academic and professional front. Give them access to wise and loving friends and leaders to help them take right decisions.
Lord, bless and guide the efforts of every parent, as they plan to meet the financial needs of their children. Open up ways to the right sources to get the support needed for their children.
Lord, we trust and thank You for Your promise that we will be blessed and will be like trees planted by the water.
Lord, let every family experience Your promise each day, and walk boldly through this month in the midst of any hardships or challenges we may face. Guard us and guide us.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's promise:
"Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord ...He is like a tree planted by water, ..its roots by the stream, and does not fear when heat comes, for its leaves remain green, and ....it does not cease to bear fruit." Jeremiah 17:7-8 -
WORK HEARTILY. YOU SHALL BE BLESSED
01/05/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for the new month added by Your grace.
Lord, Your hands never shortened to shower Your blessings, never failed to heal us by Your stripes, never failed to carry us in our weakness.
Lord, let the bowl of flour not be exhausted nor the jar of oil become empty, in every home this month.
Lord, we pray for all the workers in fields, factories, industries, housemaids, public utility and contractual labourers. We also pray for all those who employ these workers. Let their bonding be bound by love and humanity.
Lord, give them good health, protection and safety as they work in dangerous, hazardous and unclean environment.
Lord, as we begin this month we commend every care into Your hands. May we seek Your face each morning before the worldly pressure takes control of our minds. Let each day be filled with new mercies and grace. Accept our prayer.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's Promise:
You shall eat the fruit of the labor of your hands; you shall be blessed, and it shall be well with you. Psalms 128:2 -
KEEP YOUR LAMPS BURNING AT ALL TIMES & BE READY TO OPEN THE DOOR
30/04/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, we prepare our mind and hearts this morning to gather in Your sanctuary.
Lord, may we be dressed and be ready anytime as we await longing for Your day of Kingdom to come in power and glory.
Lord, let Your Word open our eyes and ears to see and hear it and take it to heart so that our faith may have its food and fuel to trust and to do Your good, gracious and perfect will.
Lord, may we be like the five virgins who were awake, waiting for the bride's arrival. May we strengthen the depth of our relationship with You, which alone can give us salvation.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's promise:
Therefore you also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect. Matthew 24:44 -
THE POWER OF CHRIST IS MADE PERFECT IN OUR WEAKNESS
29/04/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, we remember and thank You for the lovingkindness, faithfulness and Your love that endures forever.
Lord, You are great and almighty and beyond our understanding. As we come to the close of this month may we look back at the moments You have made us glad and look forward in the month ahead with a new awakening.
Lord, may Your heavenly hosts come down to the many who are in misery, and change their situation in the coming days so that they join in praising Your name.
Lord, may our life be a sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving, for, You alone are worthy of all praise and worship.
Lord, thank You for Your grace that is sufficient for all and that no one is excluded from Your good and gracious offer of salvation through faith in Christ. Let Your power rest on us, always.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's Promise:
“My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness.” 2 Corinthians 12:9 -
DELIGHT & ABIDE IN HIM. HE IS THE TRUE VINE
28/04/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, we thank You for adding another blessed day with new mercies.
Lord, we rejoice that by Your grace we have been grafted into You, to be branches on the vine. Nurture us through Your Word and Spirit as we grow through the moments of pruning, to grow and bear much fruits.
Lord, use us to accomplish Your purpose for us in the world. May we hold our love on You firmly with all our strength and share the same with one another.
Lord, we submit ourselves to You. Without You, we can do nothing. May we delight in bearing the fruits of love all through our life to receive the desires of our heart.
Lord, nurture us and enlighten us with the wisdom of Your Spirit today and all the days ahead.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today’s promise:
Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart. Psalm 37:4 -
OUR LORD’S EVERLASTING LOVE IS ON US & ON OUR CHILDREN
27/04/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for the gift of family. We commit ourselves to serve You and to remain content in any situations.
Lord, thank You for being our Head of our family, guiding and leading us thus far. Continue to help us to fulfill our profound responsibility as parents; to ensure the spiritual well being of our children and to provide their daily needs and to fulfill our duties. Guide them and establish the works of their hand and shower Your blessings upon them.
Lord, thank You for turning every curse into a blessing to us. It was Your grace that we received the blessings and righteousness.
Lord, we remember and thank You for the life of the elders in our family who carefully guided and nourished us with the Word of God to lead our family.
Lord, we commend all the family who long for peace, happiness and harmony. Let every curse that bring brokenness, separation, bitterness be cast away from those families. Be present amidst them and shower all the goodness upon each one of them, as You have showered upon us.
Lord, continue to be the Head of our family; an unseen Guest at every meal; and a silent listener to our every conversation.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's Promise:
But from everlasting to everlasting the Lord’s love is with those who fear Him, and His righteousness with their children’s children. Psalms 103:17
A Small Morning Family Prayer
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A Small Morning Family Prayer 