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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 -
HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS WILL BE FOREVER
16/03/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for this blessed day.
Lord thank You for the love You have shown on us that delivers us from all weakness and sickness, from sin and misery.
Lord, give us the strength to serve You, our Abba Father. May we fight the battle of life with Your guidance and mercy.
Lord, grant Your mercy and grace upon us so that we may live in peace, praising You into all eternity.
Lord, protect all of us forever more. May Your name be honored, Your Kingdom come, and Your will be done on earth as in heaven.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's Promise:
....but My righteousness will be forever, and My salvation to all generations.” Isaiah 51:8 -
GOD IS OUR REFUGE
15/03/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for this day.
Lord, we are Your little flock, and You are our Good Shepherd. Keep us as Your own, whom You will redeem in Your time.
Lord, forgive our actions that brought You sadness, and accept those actions that brought You joy.
Lord, You are our refuge in times of trouble, who keeps our feet steady upon the rock, watching over us and keeping away from us all harm and danger.
Lord, let no stress distract our minds during this Lenten meditation. Help us to remain firm and emerge stronger while we fast and pray during this Lent.
Lord, surround us, embrace us, listen to our heart's voice and keep us close to Your bosom. Strengthen our confidence and be a refuge to us.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's promise:
He will tend His flock like a shepherd; He will gather the lambs in His arms; He will carry them in His bosom, and gently lead those that are with young. Isaiah 40:11 -
THE LORD’S LOVE IS EVERLASTING
14/03/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for granting us Your grace through Your Word everyday.
Lord, thank You for the first love You showed us and for teaching us to love one another.
Lord, may we carry Your banner over us and return to the First love so that You will delight in us;
Lord, inspire us by Your Spirit so that we stretch out our hand in love to those who hurt us.
Lord, strengthen us in our weakness : to repent , so that the lampstand is not removed from our hearts, our home and our Church.
Lord, may we respond to Your call with humility, gratitude and repentance.
In Jesus name we pray, Amen.Today's promise:
the Lord appeared to him from far away. I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore I have continued My faithfulness to you. Jeremiah 31:3 -
THE LORD IS OUR SHEPHERD. DO NOT FEAR
13/03/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for giving us another week.
Lord, we adore You and give You thanks with all our heart. We commend all our works, commitments, desires and our wants of this week in Your mighty hands.
Lord, walk beside us, for, we cannot walk alone. We lean on Your words of affirmation and assurance that You will never leave us or forsake us, but will always journey with us.
Lord, give us good health and protection as we walk every moment. Let Your staff and rod lead us and comfort us during tough situations.
Lord, we pray for those who suffer each day and walk through various challenges. Lead them besides the still waters. Let them also see and experience the Good Shepherd's guidance.
Lord, let nothing separate us from the goodness and unfailing love. We rest in Your love and trust in Your grace.
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.. Deteronomy 31:8 -
OBEY & WORSHIP THE LORD & BE BLESSED.
12/03/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for this blessed Sunday.
Lord, prepare our minds and hearts for the worship. We commit ourselves to obey Your commandments and follow You always. Let every family ascribe to You, all glory and honor.
Lord, may we remain courageous in our personal and our family concerns, and do not complain like fretful children. Instead, may we listen to Your voice and wait, and cheerfully look upon You.
Lord, grant everyone Your Spirit and Your blessings beyond all measures, as You have granted us.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's Promise:
And all these blessings shall come upon you and overtake you, if you obey the voice of the Lord your God. Deuteronomy 28:2 -
THE LORD IS OUR POTTER; WE ARE THE CLAY
11/03/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You Master for bringing us to the close of this week.
Lord, may we take time to recollect and thank You for the moments of grace we experienced during the week. Grant us the sense of balance, necessary to fulfill all that is asked of us.
Lord, may we take time to evaluate what we do and ensure that our priorities are in proper order.
Lord, help us to become involved in what brings peace and happiness to ourselves and others.
Lord, prepare our minds and hearts and make us worthy to come to Your altar on the worship Sunday, with humility
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today’s promise:
The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. Psalms 103:8 -
GOD LOVES US & GIVES US REST
10/03/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for adding another blessed day.
Lord, we have gained access through our faith in You. Our hearts are unshaken, clear and steady, because, our hope is placed on nothing less than Your gracious love that we boast of, and that we are not put to shame.
Lord, we learnt to rejoice and are able to persevere in our faith through You. Now, we bring before You our own petitions and of our family & friends.
Lord, intervene in our life on various fears and unresolved concerns. May we not grow weary or faint-hearted but learn to persevere in our sufferings.
Lord, You have given us rest. We pray that you give everyone the rest and assurance as they come to You, burdened and heavy laden.
Lord, watch over us and keep us in the certainty that Your kingdom will come and all of us can receive the good You have planned for each one of us
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's Promise:
Jesus, "Come to Me", all who labor and are heavy laden, and "I will give you rest." Matthew 11:28 -
THE LORD GIVES US PEACE
09/03/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for this day. Thank You for all of the blessings showered way beyond what we could ever hope to deserve.
Lord, thank You for Your blessing of Your peace. Let nothing separate us from You or distract our faith and focus in You. Grant us endurance to grow strong in You, each day.
Lord, may we realise and practice self denial at all times. May we not get stressed out but remain calm, for, You are in control of everything.
Lord, You took the insult on our behalf and was judged, tormented and shamed. You held Your peace and set us an example to remain calm and hold peace.
Lord, thank You for Your presence that strengthened us to hold our peace, when we walked through such moments.
Lord, grant us Your grace to rise above our human weakness and our feeble attempts to seek Your pardon. Let all the glory and the dominion be unto You forever and ever.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's Promise:
The Lord will give strength unto His people; the Lord will bless His people with peace. Psalms 29:11 -
OUR GOD IS AN AWESOME GOD. A VERY PRESENT IN TROUBLE
08/03/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for this morning filled with grace and new mercies.
Lord, You are greater than anyone can imagine who calls us to “ _taste and see”_ that You are a good and an awesome God. We as a family , thank You for this privilege given to us.
Lord, we seek Your forgiveness for the moments we had forgotten Your goodness and distanced ourselves from You many times. Help us to satisfy our spiritual hunger through an intimate relationship with You.
Lord, we pray for all those who have not tasted of Your saving grace and goodness. May we be the channels to share and exhibit Your love and bring them to the Cross for redemption.
Lord, let Your guiding hand of grace and protection be with each one of us. You are our refuge and strength and our ever-present help in troubled times.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's Promise:
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1 -
FAITH IS THE ASSURANCE OF THINGS
07/03/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, we come before You this morning with a thankful heart, for the unmerited favours You bestowed on us.
Lord, open our eyes to see You working around us and in us. May we be firm in our faith in You alone, so that Your peace remains in us and will not falter in our thinking.
Lord, give us more faith like the disciples and make us a mover of mountains. May we be strong in You and be ready to battle with Your strength.
Lord, we pray for all of us and leave every care in Your hands. Be with all those who are going through various tough times. Increase our faith in You. We believe and ask everything in prayer.
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
Let us Start our day with A Small Morning Family Prayer
A Small Morning Family Prayer 