Hear my prayer, O Lord of Hosts, and consider the matters of my heart. Hear me when I cry out to You for You alone listens for my cries. When I arise in the morning, I will greet You and seek You throughout my day. If I do not feel Your closeness, I will look up into the sky to remind myself just how large and awesome You are … and then I will be reassured of Your presence.
You are not a God who takes pleasure in evil for Your resting place is among the righteous. The foolish You chasten, but the righteous You bless. I know that when I was given life I was picked for a mission and Your wish was that I partake of Your best. I am overwhelmed by the abundance of Your love for me and, as a result, I’m committed to resisting the pull of sin in my life. I cherish our relationship and find myself constantly seeking Your comfort. I find rest in the safety of Your arms as I make peace with You thorough reconciliation. When You speak, I listen for Your soft, sweet voice so that I can know the way to go or what I should do. I am learning to trust You with my heart and my faith is in You alone.
Show Your kindness to this humble servant and devoted disciple. Shine Your countenance on me throughout my day. Belonging to You has placed a perpetual joy within me that makes me want to shout out “Hosanna in the Highest … Blessed Are We Who Receive You!” Thank You , My Generous Lord, for supplying all of my needs and covering me with a blanket of protection. It is so comforting to know that You are continually watching over me and shielding me from harm.
Mold and shape me into Your image as the potter does the clay. Wash away my iniquities and the stain of sin on my soul. Help me become a giver and not a taker. Change my self-centeredness into other- centeredness. Turn my greed into generosity. Help me forgive 7 x 70 as You have instructed me. Steer me back onto the right path when I veer off the straight and narrow. Because You understand me so well, You know just how to encourage me so that I will do the right thing.
I will forever bless Your name, O Lord, because You are my motivation to do what is right and act kindly. I love You because You first loved me. My goal is to do good so You can be proud of me. My desire is to live righteously through the leading of the Holy Spirit. My devotion and commitment belong to You alone. I want to thank You for walking with me every day so I can benefit from Your guidance and protection. And it’s in Jesus’ name I pray. AMEN!!
Psalm 118:24 This is the day that the Lord has made; I will rejoice and be glad in it.