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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 -
OUR LORD HAS NOT FORSAKEN US

07/02/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, we thank You for this day of grace.
Lord, thank You for being our "Abba Father". Thank You for this privilege to receive adoption as sons, through Your Son.
Lord, may we see Your footmarks clearly guiding us through every step as we walk forward. Thank You for strengthening us when we feel weak and face failures.
Lord, may we understand that Your act of chastening us is to keep us away from sinning and to prepare us for Your special blessing, and to become worthy of being Your children.
Lord, pardon us for the hours lost in worrying, very well knowing that we cannot add a single hour to our life.
Lord, let Your loving-kindness establish our steps today that will give us the victory over our every challenge we are to face today. We shall not fear any batle, when You are on our side. Guide us and uphold us till the end.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's Promise:
And those who know Your name put their trust in You, for You, O Lord, have not forsaken those who seek You. Psalm 9:10 -
OUR LORD IS OUR HELP

06/02/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for adding another week.
Lord, thank You for the help and support You sent us through known and unknown sources, in a way and manner we never expected.
Lord, take charge of our family, friends and colleagues this week too. We reach out to You and commit all the works into Your hands.
Lord, may we be conscious of Your presence with us and experience Your guidance, as we attend to each one of them.
Lord, open up new avenues for those looking progression in their career and business and every effort and hard work they put in.
Lord, give us the tenacity and ability. Fill us with happiness, laughter and good vibes as we go about handling our tasks as guided by You.Hide us under Your wings.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's Promise:
Blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the Lord, his God, Psalms 146:5 -
THE LORD FULFILLS OUR DESIRES.

05/02/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, we praise and thank You with elation in our hearts, as we gather in Your sanctuary.
Lord, may we feel Your presence and greatness during our worship hours we are to spend today and throughout this week.
Lord, thank You for Your goodness which is not just sometimes but all the times, and, not just good to some people, but is good to all.
Lord, thank You for making known to us, of Your mighty deeds, and the splendor of Your glorious kingdom.
Lord, thank You for Your unfailing promises that come with a guarantee. For, they will surely be fulfilled in our lives ; we can count and name them one by one.
Lord, thank You for Your *grace* that is sufficient for us, no matter who we are or what our situations are. You lift us up when we fall down; fight our battles on our behalf and does not allow us to be shamed. Be near to us and lead us through the week.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's Promise:
The Lord is near ....to all who call on Him in truth. He fulfills the desires of those who fear Him; He hears their cry and saves them. Psalms 145:18-19 -
LORD’S GRACIOUS WORDS ARE A HONEYCOMB TO OUR SOUL

04/02/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, we thank You for bringing us to the close of this week.
Lord, we thank You for being with us each moment, and for all that You have done for us. Your unseen arms protected us from all evils.
Lord, thank You for Your forgiveness, and showing us Your goodness again and again, in spite of our imperfections. May the light in our hearts never be extinguished whatever situations we go through.
Lord, may joy remain in our hearts , and may each one of us confidently say, "it is well with my soul", for, Your words are sweet to our soul and healing to our bones.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's Promise:
Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones. Proverbs 16:24 -
THE LORD, OUR ONLY SAVIOUR

03/02/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, we kneel before You this morning and worship You as a family.
Lord, we remain thankful for saving us from the bondage of sins and giving us a pleasant planting.
Lord, we thank You for enabling us to serve You. May we not, in our weakness surrender ourselves to flesh, but surrender ourselves to Your Spirit.
Lord, give everyone this morning courage and strength to face the challenges of any kind, that may disturb or weaken or scare. We trust in Your promise that You will walk ahead of us and make all our paths straight.
Lord, we offer all our works into Your hand. Let Your will be done. Guide our steps so we walk worthy of Your calling throughout this day.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's Promise
I will go before thee, and make the crooked places straight.....Isaiah 45:2 -
THE LORD WILL KEEP US IN PERFECT PEACE

02/02/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, as Your sheep, may we hear Your whispering voice, gently assuring us Your unconditional love and Your forgiveness.
Lord, this morning we intercede for all those who are undergoing treatment for their illness or under medical observation. Let Your guidance be with the medical professionals who attend to them.
Lord, we also remember and pray for those who are abandoned and exposed to unprotected and vulnerable atmosphere and subjected to abuse. Protect them under Your wings and carry them on Your shoulders.
Lord, we remember and pray for all those women who struggle each day to provide for their family. Guard them from the domestic violence and other discomfort they may face at their work spots. Establish the work of the men and their earnings and make it sufficient to meet their needs.
Lord, help our minds to stay on You and under Your care each day. Fulfill Your promises in our life and keep our heart in perfect peace.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's Promise:
You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You.
Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord God is an everlasting rock. Isaiah 26:3 & 4 -
IT IS GOD WHO WORKS IN YOU

01/02/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for this day of grace added to our life.
Lord, thank You for all the blessings showered and for the protection upon our family thus far from all the snares and dangers.
Lord, we pray in humility seeking transformation of our mind into the mind of Christ so that we may think about the interests of others, and be a channel of Your love to others.
Lord, may we always remember that we are called to stand as a witness in the community we live in. Let our actions not bring disgrace to Your name.
Lord, let Your Spirit make us of one mind with Jesus Christ. You alone are worthy to receive all honour and praise. We submit ourselves in patience, better to serve one another, having You, our Savior, by our side, in every step of our ways.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's Promise:
....for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure. Philippians 2:13 -
HE GIVES US THE VICTORY

31/01/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, we come with a thankful heart this morning.
Lord, may all that You have done 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 -
YOU WILL RECEIVE IF YOU FAITH

30/01/2023
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, and prepare to enter into a new month, 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 -
OUR LORD IS WITH US TO THE END OF AGE

29/01/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, we thank You for this Sunday.
Lord, You are our Triune God, who holds the authority in heaven and earth. Majestic is Your name in all the earth. Great is Your faithfulness.
Lord, thank You for the opportunity given to gather in Your Sanctuary. Thank You for Your ever enduring love on us even though we are unworthy.
Lord, we are Yours, for You have chosen us to be Your children. Fill our hearts with love and empathy for others. May we walk with our brethren in perfect harmony and peace.
Lord, we remember and pray for all those who couldn't come to Church due to various reasons. Be present amidst those families and grant and fulfill their heart's desire.
Lord, we pray for our children, and other members in our family, Church and our neighborhood. Nourish our souls with Your Spirit and comfort us with Your goodness. Keep us safe, and guide us in all that we do.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's Promise:
And behold, "I am with you always, to the end of the age”. Matthew 28:20
