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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 WILL ESTABLISH OUR STEPS
17/10/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for the new mercies added each day in our life.
Lord, we thank You that You hold us by the hand and lead us before we are aware of it. We trust that we are not forsaken in the constant strife on this earth.
Lord, stay with us and awaken our hearts so that we experience Your presence with us and watch and pray at all times.
Lord, we thank You for Your unending gifts, and we are amazed that it was possible for us to receive all this from You. Help us to walk right so that our steps are established by You.
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 -
OUR LORD WILL NOT FORSAKE US IF WE TRUST IN HIM

13/10/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for this blessed Friday morning.
Lord, may we listen more earnestly to Your still voice which emboldens us that You, who is with us is greater than anyone in the world.
Lord, may we decrease and You may increase in every area of our life. Make us a transparent conduit so that Your divine love flows to others.
Lord, may You be glorified through us, so that many be led to know of Your free gift of salvation.
Lord, thank You that we don’t have to fear or worry about anything, for, You have everything in Your hands and that we trust only You.
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. Psalms 9:10 -
OUR LORD WILL LEAD THE WAY WE SHOULD GO
12/10/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for the privilege of seeing yet another peaceful morning today.
Lord, we seek and pray for the Holy Spirit 's guidance so that we may continue to walk as per Your will and our peace may be like a river and our righteousness like the waves of the sea.
Lord, let every member of our family and our friends, walk boldly and strong, and encourage all those we meet today, of Your peace.
Lord, may we not see the lack in us and seek self-pity, but see the abundance we have already received and all that You have in store for us.
Lord, guide every step we take and every move we make. Be our vision and our light. Show us the path and way we should go. We leave it all in Your hand and trust You for our reward.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's Promise:
Thus says the Lord, your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: “I am the Lord your God, who teaches you to profit, who leads you in the way you should go. Isaiah 48:17 -
SERVE THE LORD TO INHERIT THE REWARD

11/10/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, we come to Your presence the quiet of this morning to strengthen our relationship and be assured of the wonderful things You have prepared for us.
Lord, we realise that we are a new creation in Christ and that You have reserved us a glorious eternal life.
Lord, Your gracious word brings sweetness to our soul and health to our body. Let all our plans and purposes of our heart, mirror the desire of Your will for us and be perfectly aligned to Your Word.
Lord, may we share Your Word of sweetness with those we meet today. Fill our lips with soothing words of assurance and help us to develop an empathetic and a listening ear to our neighbours.
Lord, help us to grow in grace and to walk in spirit and truth. Let Your word penetrate into every family, and bring sweetness and joy in their hearts.
Lord, pardon us and our neighbours for the deceitful words we speak many times. May we always speak graciously so that our words bring sweetness to us and to those around us to become worthy to receive the inheritance as Your reward.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's Promise:
Gracious words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body. Proverbs 16:24 -
OUR LORD GIVES US THE LIVING WATER

10/10/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for this new day and for the assurance of the living waters.
Lord, Your assurance gives confidence to our family and friends to walk boldly amidst all odds and challenges.
Lord, let the living water flow through us to others so that they may also taste and see the goodness You bring in everyone's life.
Lord, we now raise up to You the needs and sufferings of our brethren. May we be Your instruments ; to pray for them and to show them kindness and generosity.
Lord, let Your mercy and goodness be experienced by them also. Lessen their agony and suffering and bless them with the abundance of life, health, comfort and other sources.
Lord, let the well of living water spring up and give everyone the eternal life You have promised.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's Promise:
Jesus, "but those who drink the water I give will never be thirsty again. It becomes a fresh, bubbling spring within them, giving them eternal life.” John 4:14 -
THE LORD IS OUR REFUGE & STRENGTH

09/10/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for the gift of life and the privilege to see another new week.
Lord, we pray for Your continued presence and Your guiding Spirit to lead us each day. With You by our side, there is nothing that will happen to us, and there's nothing that You cannot help us get through.
Lord, this morning we pray for Your care and protection of the people of Israel whose peace is lost due to the sudden outbreak of war.
Lord, we pray for all those innocent people who enter this week under the shadow of war and terror. Especially the frightened children, women and sick people and the elders, be protected.
Lord, let Your wisdom prevail upon all the leaders of Israel who plan to restore peace in all the areas of unrest. Let no divisiveness and partisanship destroy the unity and brotherhood.
Lord, You do not let us down anytime, instead carry us on Your shoulder when we struggle to walk. Let no doubts or anxieties strip off our faith in You.
Lord, You are our God, who will not forsake Your people for Your great name’s sake. Let Your spirit of unity bring in the peace between all the secular groups in Israel and in our country.
Lord, fulfill all the purpose for all nations and so that Your name is glorified. You are our Refuge and strength.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's promise:
The Lord is the strength of His people; He is the saving refuge of His anointed. Psalms 28:8 -
THE LORD WILL HOLD US BY HIS HAND

08/10/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for this blessed Sunday.
Lord, thank You for renewing us again and again to stand firm and true to You, for, You are our help for redemption and reconciliation and to remain as a new creation.
Lord, may our hearts always know the joy that our struggle and suffering are not in vain, that if we are faithful, we will bring forth the fruit of righteousness.
Lord, let the message of reconciliation remain in us, and we remain as true ambassadors of Christ.
Lord, renew our energy and strengthen us to face the challenges of the new week. Make our steps firm and let Your guiding light make us walk without stumbling upon any hurdles that come our way.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's Promise:
though we stumble, we shall not fall headlong, for the Lord holds us by the hand. Psalms 37:24 -
OUR LORD’S LOVE ENDURES FOREVER

07/10/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for watching over us day and night and for Your presence, whole of this week.
Lord, Your Word never fails and does not disappoint us anytime. May we trust You always and be filled with overwhelming peace even in times of adversity.
Lord, help us to set our eyes and hearts on You. Cleanse us of our sins and give us the grace. We are Yours; You have chosen us to be strong and be freed from all evils. Help us, we beseech You.
Lord, thank You for Your care and provision and protection for us, our friends, and our household, from evil. Do not let us dash our feet against stones. Let Your angel guard all our plans.
Lord, help us to prepare ourselves for the worship tomorrow. Continue to be with us and nourish our souls.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's Promise:
For great is His steadfast love toward us, and the faithfulness of the Lord endures forever. Praise the Lord! Psalms 117:2 -
GREAT IS OUR LORD

06/10/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for this blessed and merciful day. You are great and so very worthy of our praises every day.
Lord, praising You each morning and each moment is such a joyful moment that makes our hearts feel pleasant, to experience Your goodness beyond all measures.
Lord, You are the same always, whose compassion never fails. Let Your light remain in us always, and make us come before You in all sincerity.
Lord, You are near us who keeps a watch over us ; to provide our needs and to fulfill all our desires.
Help us to be disciplined to meditate on the glorious splendor of Your majesty and all You have done.
Lord, fulfill Your promises You have in store for us. May Your covenant of peace guard and protect us always. Look upon us with Your favor, and shower us with Your unending blessings.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's Promise:
So you will find favor and good success in the sight of God and man. Proverbs 3:4 -
OH TASTE & SEE THAT THE LORD IS GOOD

05/10/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for this day filled with Your grace and mercy.
Lord, we long for the pure spiritual milk, so that we are nourished with grace and maturity in faith. Let our walk today and the days of our life be a testimony to all those we interact with.
Lord, thank You for the privilege given to taste Your goodness and forgiveness, because of which we are able to come boldly into Your presence to offer our praises to You and to intercede.
Lord, touch all those who enter this day with sadness and burden in their hearts with various challenges.
Lord, make them realize that You are with them at all times and that Your loving grace enfolds them forever.
Lord, we pray for ourselves. You are our Rock. We trust in You alone who will 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
