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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 REIGNS. HE IS THE FOUNT OF EVERY BLESSING.
14/09/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for this day filled with Your grace and mercy.
Lord, thank You for sheltering us under Your wings and for safely watching over us throughout the night.
Lord, thank You for being our Mighty Fortress and our Refuge whom we call during trials and tribulations. We seek Your presence at the dawn of this day and surrender ourselves to You, even though our hearts and minds are prone to wander.
Lord, we pray for those who do not know who to call when in distress and those who continuously toil and suffer to make their ends meet. Protect them and deliver them, as You have been protecting us. Be their fount of blessing, like You are for us.
Lord, we place our tenacious faith in You; for, it is You , who reigns the world. Let our hearts sing Your grace and let Your mercies flow all through the day.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's Promise:
From His fullness we have all received, grace upon grace. John 1:16 -
WE ARE THE SONS OF GOD
13/09/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, we thank You for this blessed morning.
Lord, thank You for strengthing our mind each day through Your Spirit. Thank You for the adoption through Your spirit that gave us the privilege to become Your children.
Lord, may we, as heirs of Christ, bear the sufferings of the present time, which are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.
Lord, revive us each day to be certain of our relationship and await until Your second coming.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's Promise:
Jesus, "for the Father Himself loves you, because you have loved Me and have believed that I came from God." John 16:27 -
THE LORD WILL ESTABLISH OUR STEPS
12/09/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, we thank You for satisfying our lives each day in all its fullness.
Lord, let Your grace and mercy rule our hearts today, in glorious fulfillment of Your promise, that are unchangeably true in all Your ways.
Lord, we pray for the many people who feel powerless and confused about facing their challenges. Show them the ways ahead to find healthy ways to withstand and resolve their frustrations and to find hope without resorting to destructive impulses.
Lord, may we be keen to understand and be compassionate to reach out to their needs and by sharing Your Word of comfort in their grief and anguish, their joy and hope.
Lord, 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, give us the strength and clarity of mind, to walk the path You have laid out for us. Let each step we take forward be guided and be 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 -
THE LORD IS OUR KEEPER
11/09/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, we come to Your presence this morning with a thankful heart.
Lord, thank You for being our Keeper and for being our shade on our right hand. Guide us through this week in each of our works and actions.
Lord, we thank You for being patient with us in spite of all our wrongdoings. Give us the strength for today and a bright hope for tomorrow.
Lord, may our faith receive a clearer vision through Your living Word. as we await in expectation the fulfillment of Your promises in our lives.
Lord, we commend all of us into Your hands. Let Your unseen arm lead us and be our shade over us.
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 -
THE LORD WILL DIRECT THE WAY WE SHOULD GO
10/09/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for this day.
Lord, we enter into Your presence with reverence and thanksgiving. Prepare our hearts and minds to listen to Your word and understand them.
Lord, may we, who are called to be the participants in Your Kingdom be cleansed spiritually in order to come nearer to Your throne, everyday. May we not cherish the iniquity in our heart. Grant us Your mercy.
Lord, You are at our right hand. We will not be shaken. Give us the wisdom to see things beyond our understanding.
Lord, be our portion. We commit ourselves to keep Your words. Be gracious unto us according to Your promise.
In Jesus name we pray, Amen.Today's promise:
For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding; Proverbs 2:6 -
OUR LORD IS FORGIVING TO THOSE WHO CALL UPON HIM
09/09/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for Your grace that has brought us thus far.
Lord, we thank You for enabling us with Your wisdom and guidance as we look to You each day, and for making us worthy of Your love.
Lord, help us to live up to your expectations and to lay aside all that is displeasing to You. In our weakness, strengthen us not to set our eyes on the worldly things and give way to pettiness.
Lord, may we fulfill the purpose You have for each one of us on this earth for Your glory. May we honour Your name and bring glory to You by our words that we speak.
Lord, our hope is in You alone. You alone are worthy of all praises and the entire honor in the world. Bless us with Your heavenly riches and goodness.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's Promise:
For You, O Lord, are good and forgiving, abounding in steadfast love to all who call upon You. Psalms 86:5 -
WE ARE THE CHILDREN OF GOD
08/09/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, we thank You for this blessed Friday morning.
Lord, thank You for calling us as 'Your children' and granting us the privilege to call You, Abba, Father.
Lord, thank You for the gift of children, a treasure from You, whom You refer as our heritage. Make us the instrument, by which they will see the Christ like behaviour in us.
Lord, we thank You for placing Your hand on all the children and blessing them. Teach and guide them always, to express love to the people around them.
Lord, let no physical harm or bad influence corrupt our children's precious mind. Let them always exhibit the fruits of the Spirit and be the fountains of blessing to everyone around them.
Lord, may we also, with a childlike attitude, be open to all that You would want us to learn, to become worthy enough to enter Your kingdom.
Lord, thank You once again for being our heavenly Father and granting us all the privileges.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's Promise:
All your children shall be taught by the Lord, and great shall be the peace of your children. Isaiah 54:13 -
GREAT IS OUR LORD
07/09/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for this new day gracefully given to us for a new start.
Lord, thank You for letting Your Spirit refresh our minds to see the path ahead and walk aright.
Lord, it is You who is with us; greater than those who are around us. Give us a clear mind and a peaceful heart to live in the light of Your salvation.
Lord, may we not fall for the schemes of this world but remain closer to You, always. Help us to take one step of faith at a time, trusting You every step of the way.
Lord, help us to be completely humble and be prepared to testify to this world that You, who is with us is greater than anyone in the world.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's Promise:
for Hewho is in you is greater than he who is in the world. 1 John 4:4 -
JESUS IS THE BREAD OF LIFE.
06/09/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for waiting to hear from us early morning.
Lord, thank You for Your desire to speak to us every day - to know our heart's desire; to guide and guard our hearts from the influences of this world; to encourage us so that we obey Your Word and enjoy an abundance of new mercies. Thank You for providing all our needs.
Lord, reinforce the faith of every family member, so that we endure till the end to become complete, lacking in nothing.
Lord, as a family, we intercede for those abandoned elders, orphaned children, left to fend for themselves and are facing severe hardships.
Lord, be their rock of support, their fortress of safety, their shepherd and defender. Let the missions and ministries that actively seek to reach out to these people, receive the required support.
Lord, we submit all our petitions with confidence. Quench our thirst with the living water and feed us with the bread of life.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Today's Promise:
Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to Me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in Me shall never thirst. John 6:35 -
LORD JESUS IS OUR GREAT TEACHER
05/09/2023
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for Your presence early this morning, eager to teach us.
Lord, You, as our Teacher, taught us to seek wisdom which is better than jewels, and knowledge and understanding that are better than choice gold.
Lord, today, we commend all the teachers into Your mighty hands. Bless them with abundant wisdom and knowledge. Encourage them to keep learning, so that they make learning enjoyable and interesting to their students.
Lord, inspire them as they mould the lives of their students with good character and skill to bring a ray of hope to the society, their family and the nation.
Lord, we remember all our teachers who taught us in the past. Bless them with good health and happiness. Fill their homes with abundance of Your goodness and mercy.
Lord, we thank You for the way all the teachers give of themselves each day in the classroom, in spite of various health and their own family issues. Let Your strength make them rise to every challenge and not grow weary.
Lord, You being our Great Teacher, know all too well the challenges of being a teacher. Instruct and teach every teacher today, to handle all of those present day challenges and move "forward in faith ".
In Jesus' name we pray , Amen.Today's Promise:
I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go; I will counsel you with My eye upon you. Psalms 32:8
A Small Morning Family Prayer
Let us Start our day with A Small Morning Family Prayer
A Small Morning Family Prayer 