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

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

01/03/2022

Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for this new month added to our life. It's purely Your grace that has brought us thus far.
     Lord, thank You for the opportunity given, to gather in Your sanctuary. Be present in our midst as we offer our praises and glorify Your name.
     Lord, we thank You for assuring us Your continued presence and blessings,  especially for the blessings on all those celebrating their birthdays, anniversaries and other special occasions in  this month.
     Lord, we commend those who are saddened and are grief stricken. Comfort them and wrap Your arms around them and strengthen them.
     Lord, we surrender all the moments we are to go through this month. Cast away every anxiety, fear or any other obstacle that may prevent us from praising Your name. May we serve You through the gifts that You have bestowed upon us.
     In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.

Today's promise:
Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful.
 Hebrews 10:23

28/02/2022

Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for bringing us to the close of this month. Thank You for guiding us and providing us all our needs. 
     Lord, teach us the way to fear Your only name and not fear the world or worldly challenges. 
     Lord, let our fear on You be the beginning of the wisdom that helps us to depart from evil.
     Lord, let Your eye be upon us who fear and be the fountain of life that help us to depart from the snares of death.     
     Lord, You provide food for those who fear and bring compassion as a father shows to his son. 
     Lord, let our fear on You strengthen our friendship . Make us worthy enough to experience Your steadfast love.
    Lord, let all these promises cleanse us, perfecting us in the fear of God.
    In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.

Today's Promise:
The fear of the Lord prolongs life.. Proverbs 10:27

27/02/2022

Gracious Heavenly Father, we thank You for the worship Sunday.
     Lord, we come to Your presence this morning,  believing that You exist and You reward us. Be present amidst us during our worship and speak to us through the  scriptures we are to listen today.
     Lord, we worship You and affirm in spirit and truth. We bring to You our offerings in faith, that pleases You and be acceptable in Your sight. 
     Lord, enable us to affirm and celebrate our distinct abilities and strive for the oneness of heart and mind for the well being of Your creation. Help us to be grafted into Christ so that we become worthy to receive the reward You have for us.
     In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.

Today's Promise:
Jesus, "if you remain in Me and My words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you."
John 15:7

26/02/2022

Gracious Heavenly Father, we come to Your presence with a thankful heart.
     Lord, thank You for being patient with us. Let our faith receive a clearer vision through this living promise. 
     Lord, strengthen us in every way, especially when we are in need and in distress. Also,  strengthen the sick and those who feel abandoned.
     Lord, we wait in expectation for the fulfillment of the promise in our lives. We look upto You from where our help comes from.
     Lord, You are our Keeper. You are our shade on our right hand. Thank You for guiding us through this week in each of our works and actions.
     Lord, may Your name be honored among us. May Your kingdom come and Your will be done on earth as in heaven. 
     In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.

Today's Promise:
The Lord is your keeper; the Lord is your shade on your right hand.
Psalm 121:5

25/02/2022

Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for giving us a safe morning. Thank You, for engraving us on Your palms. 
     Lord, we intercede this morning with burden in our hearts, for the people who are surrounded with fear and grief due to the outbreak of war in Ukraine. Hear the cry of our brethren out there,
     Lord, give our world leaders Your wisdom to sort out the devastating conflict between the nations. 
     Lord, we pray for all the students, professionals and businessmen who are in Ukraine, away from their home country. Let Your hand of protection surround them at this time. Cast away the anxiety of their parents and relatives who are worried about their safety.
     Lord, we pray for the soldiers on both sides and their family members. Comfort those who have lost their beloved ones.
     Lord, hear the cries of all the children and elders who are shocked and are hungry and worn out. Deliver them from this helpless, hopeless  moment. 
     Lord, You are a God of all nations. We trust in You and fear not, for, You will strengthen us and restore Your peace in the land that is afar from our land.
     In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.

Today's Promise:
So do not fear, for I am with you;.....for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you;..... Isaiah 41:10

24/02/2022

Gracious Heavenly Father, we thank You for satisfying our lives each day in all its fullness. May this grace and mercy rule our hearts today, in glorious fulfillment of Your promise. Thank You for being so good to us. 
     Lord, today we intercede for the weak and oppressed,  living in extreme poverty and  suffering. You are a Lord of justice who will secure the cause of the afflicted. Touch them and deliver them from brokenness. Bless them with abundance.
     Lord, thank You for Your grace that is sufficient for us. You are unchangeably true in all Your ways. Accept our prayer and intercession.
     In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.

Today's Promise:
The steps of a man are established by the Lord, when he delights in His way;

Psalm 37:23

23/02/2022

 Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for being gracious to us.
     Lord, we acknowledge our spiritual maladies, and the need of Your mercy, in order to be healed. We confess and seek Your cleansing from the curse of sin, to avail the free gift of salvation through Your grace.
     Lord, may we be hearers of Your word and stand in agreement with Your word of power, strength, assurance and confidence.
     Lord, may we be in Your presence, always asking, longing, and believing that You will guide our affairs aright and protect us. 
     Lord, the concerns of each one of us is in Your hands. We commit our ways to You. Establish our going out and our coming in from this time forth and evermore. Help us to run the race that is set before us, looking upto You.
     In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.

Today's Promise:
The counsel of the Lord stands forever, the plans of his heart to all generations. 
Psalm 33:11

22/02/2022

Gracious Heavenly Father, as we wake up, we seek Your face, and wait to listen to Your words that gives life. 
     Lord, You created the universe by Your words. May we realise this and not disappoint You but reflect the positive attributes in all our actions.
     Lord, help us to speak today, the words of faith, strength, courage, success, confidence, trust, peace, happiness, peace and joy with our family and neighbours. 
     Lord‍, fill us with Your peace and strength. We commit ourselves to be disciplined when we go astray. It's not our desire but Your will be done in our lives in marvellous ways. Help us to live a witnessing life. 
      Lord, let Your light shine  before all of us in a special way. We commend all those who wake up with disturbed thoughts, doubts fears, and various other distractions. Let Your words touch them and assure them of Your promises. Let this day bring us one step closer to You. 
     In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.

Today's promise:
Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 8:12

21/02/2022

Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for  bringing us to another new week . We are saved through the grace filled with full of hope and joy.
     Lord, we know that You are more eager to hear our prayers each morning. Though Your eyes are on the sparrow, we know You watch us all the time. Thank You for Your love.
     Lord, You are more concerned to respond to us appropriately than we expect You to be.
     Lord, let Your Wisdom  guide us; Your shield protect us; Your hand guard us; Your strength pilot us; and Your might uphold us.
     In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.

Today's Promise:
Why, even the hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not; you are of more value than many sparrows. Luke 12:7

20/02/2022

 Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for Your great love and blessing on this worship Sunday.
     Lord, thank You for choosing us as Your children, among the multi faith society we live in. 
     Lord, give us the attitude of oneness and sharing. Implant within us a heart of brotherhood and a sense of sharing. Transform us and enable us to share our tables with the deprived without defiling our faith in You.
     Lord, help us to be a refuge to the poor and the needy and to be in solidarity to share the gospel with them. 
     Lord, inspire us that, we may be enlightened to acknowledge You before all men.
     In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.

Today's promise:
So everyone who acknowledges Me before men, I also will acknowledge before My Father who is in Heaven.. Matthew 10 : 32