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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 -
DO NOT LOSE HEART BUT PRAY & BELIEVE THAT YOU WILL RECEIVE IT
26/02/2024
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for this blessed morning. As we begin this new week, we ask that Your peace leads us and would guard our hearts and minds in You.
Lord, we commend everyone of us this morning into Your hands. Keep our feet from stumbling or worrying about things that distract our faith.
Lord, may we be persistent in the spirit of prayer as we go about doing things each day. We are assured that You are not unjust but our Lord who will resolve all things righteously and in Your time.
Lord, let all those who resume their work today in various fields consider it to be a blessing rather than a burden on them. We also pray for those who are going through job loss, sent on mandatory leave, and pay cuts. Provide the needs of these families and individuals.
Lord, may we not fret when things perplex our mind but believe that we will receive what we ask through prayer.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today’s Promise:
Mark 11:24
So I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. -
OBEY THE LORD TO RECEIVE ALL HIS BLESSINGS
25/02/2024
Gracious Heavenly Father, we come before You with gratitude and thanksgiving.
Lord, may we keep away all our wavering and evil thoughts and enter Your sanctuary with reverence. Let our worship this Sunday be in awe of who You are and what You can do in our lives when we deny ourselves and kneel at the Cross ✝️.
Lord, may we not doubt and hold back ourselves to come to You for the healing from our spiritual paralysis we all suffer, even when we are rebuffed by the implacable nature of this world.
Lord, we come to You through the Son of Man who has all the authority on earth to forgive and heal us. We are amazed and bring glory to Your Holy name.
Lord, we commend into Your hands all our relatives, friends and neighbours. Heal and remove everything that paralyses them and brings stress and grief to their hearts.
Lord, help us to be as supportive and encouraging as we can possibly be, as a source of strength through our prayers and actions to all those we are to meet today and the new week.
Lord, may we be obedient to Your Word and be worthy to receive all the blessings You have in store for us.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today’s Promise:
Deuteronomy 28:2
all these blessings shall come upon you and overtake you, if you obey the Lord your God. -
LETS COMMIT OURSELVES TO THE SON OF GOD. HE WILL SET US FREE
24/02/2024
Gracious Heavenly Father, we praise You and glorify Your name this morning.We thank You for the grace from the bottom of our hearts.
Lord, thank You for leading us by Your Spirit that helps us to grow in spiritual wisdom and discernment. Guide us and help tous stand firm on the unchangeable Word of truth.
Lord, grant us access to Your heavenly powers, for alone we can do nothing. Strengthen our faith so that we can always serve You.
Lord, take our hand and lead us out of the shadows of any kind of fear. Help us to recognize and respond to Your generous love and be filled with it.
Lord, may we persevere in our Lenten intentions and offer our sacrifices that is pleasing and acceptable in Your sight.
Lord, fall fresh on us; melt us; mould us; fill us and use us. Set us free from all, known and unknown evils.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today’s Promise:
John 8:36
So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. -
THE LORD WHO HAS PROMISED US IS FAITHFUL .
23/02/2024
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for all Your goodness and for adding another day to our lives.
Lord, help us to hear You speak to us, in our heart of hearts, as that still small voice, amidst the turbulent situation, and give us direction, and peace, and hope.
Lord, may we decrease in every aspect of our life. We entrust all our situations and circumstances into Your gracious hands, so that You may increase.
Lord, use us according to Your will, for Your wider plans and purposes, and develop in us an understanding heart and a listening ear to hear all You have to say to us.
Lord, we are often more willing to accept forgiveness from others, than to forgive. And we are more willing to accept Your love, than to share it with those who hurt us. Pardon us for this shortcoming.
Lord, let this season of Lent bring in the change in us that will be pleasing in Your sight. Fill us with the spirit of chastity, humility and patience.
Lord, help us to hold fast our confession of hope till the end. Our faith is in You. In You do we put our trust.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today’s Promise:
Hebrews 10:23
Let us hold fast to the
confession of our hope without
wavering, for He who has
promised is faithful. -
OUR LORD IS GRACIOUS & FAITHFUL. HE WILL GUARD US
22/02/2024
Gracious Heavenly Father, we come before Your holy presence this morning, with a thankful heart.
Lord, thank You for inspiring us each day as we meditate on Your Word, and guiding us to walk on the path of self- denial during this Lenten season.
Lord, thank You for Your infinite love and indescribable benefits, graciously added by You, each day.
Lord, we willingly submit ourselves to Your Holy Spirit to be led by You always, maturing in the faith to Your praise and glory.
Lord, we trust in Your faithfulness. May Your gracious hand continue to transform and establish us and work in the lives of all Your children.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today’s Promise:
2 Thessalonians 3:3
But the Lord is faithful. He will establish you and guard you against the evil one. -
JESUS IS THE LIVING WATER.
21/02/2024
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for another day.
Lord, as we continue our journey through this Lenten season, may we put on a heart of compassion and kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience and become a new creation in Christ.
Lord, may we be obedient in thought, Word and deed to lead a life that is acceptable in Your sight, in our own family and to those in the wider community.
Lord, may we act as Your channel and carry out the message that, no one is excluded from drinking the living water of life that You offer.
Lord, may we not feel exhausted or thirsty to handle any situations we face but to handle it in a calm and a gentle way. May we be mindful of our actions and the words we speak that may hurt the thirsting souls around us.
Lord, let the well-spring of water that has been poured into our life stream out to all those with whom we come across and that they may know You as the water of their life.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today’s Promise:
John 4:14
but those who drink of the water that I will give them will never be thirsty. -
THE EYE OF THE LORD IS ON THOSE WHO FEAR HIM
20/02/2024
Gracious Heavenly Father, we thank You for the gift of life You have bestowed upon us. May all that we do today be in accordance with Your will.
Lord, thank You for all the great things and countless wonders You have done for our sake. We rejoice that our names are written in heaven, even though we are unworthy. May we not forget this privilege, but remain faithful to You and serve You with gladness.
Lord, we intercede for everyone this morning. Be their Healer in their sickness, their Deliverer in their challenges and Comforter in their sadness. Continue to give them the strength and be their stronghold, their refuge and Savior.
Lord, we rely on the assurance of Your love that made You to sacrifice Your Son on the Cross that helps us in our journey of faith.
Lord, we fear You alone and place all other concerns before You. Let Your eyes watch over us and guide us.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today’s Promise:
Psalms 33:18
Truly the eye of the Lord is on those who fear Him, on those who hope in His steadfast love -
CONTINUE TO DO GOOD. OUR GOD, MY GOD, WILL NOT FAIL OR FORSAKE YOU
19/02/2024
Gracious Heavenly Father, we begin this week in Your name.
Lord, thank You for the lessons that we learnt / learn through Your scriptures. May we develop the attitude of praying for others, and be compassionate, hospitable, and gracious towards everyone.
Lord, may we not lose heart or grow weary in doing the good works that You have prepared for us to do. Grant us the patient endurance that comes only from You.
Lord, we commend all the work of our hands, this week.Let Your unseen hand lead us through ways we cannot see. Let everything that we do be for the glory of Your name and for the good of others.
Lord, help us not to be discouraged when things are difficult and do not happen as we expected. May we be bold and confident when facing challenges and not to dodge it.
.Lord, help us always to remember that You are with us and that we are not trying all alone; because You have promised never to fail us, or forsake us.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today’s promise:
1 Chronicles 28:20
Do not be afraid or dismayed; for the Lord God, my God, is with you. He will not fail you or forsake you. -
OUR LORD WILL STRETCH OUT HIS HAND & RESTORED US
18/02/2024
Gracious Heavenly Father, we thank You for this blessed worship Sunday. We come before You with praise and thanksgiving.
Lord, we seek You this morning, to meet with us, move in us, work through us and lead us forward in our journey of faith.
Lord, enable us to discern Your will and grow closer to You in worship so that we may be renewed in our hope and vision, strengthened in our faith and equipped to reveal You to the community in our midst.
Lord, stretch out Your hand and heal the spiritual and physical illness of every individual. Send out Your Word as we are not worthy to have You come under our roof. Restore our strength to our body and joy to our heart.
Lord, thank You for the assurance that Your heart is towards us, Your eyes are over us, and Your ears are open to our prayers. Guide and direct our steps each and everyday.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today’s Promise:
Mark 3:5, 7
And He said to the man, “Stretch out your hand.” He stretched it out, and his hand was restored…. -
LOVE ONE ANOTHER, JUST AS JESUS LOVES US ALL
17/02/2024
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for Your grace, patience and kindness which gives us the wholeness and peace during this Lent.
Lord, help us to comprehend the power of Your love for us, expressed through Your journey to the Cross, which was full of betrayal, grief, torture and darkness, to make way for us to be with You in glory forever.
Lord, may we, Your children, walk our journey towards the Cross prayerfully, humbly and purposefully. Let the power of Your spirit manifest through our weakness,
Lord, forgive our timidity, grant us peace and strength for our journey, that we might demonstrate our love in the life we live and share.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today’s Promise:
Romans 13:8
Owe no one anything, except to love one another; for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law.
A Small Morning Family Prayer
Let us Start our day with A Small Morning Family Prayer
A Small Morning Family Prayer 