Prayers

I praise You, My Lord, the maker and keeper of my days.  You know my strengths, talents and weaknesses.  Each day I am faced with the challenge of being holy and walking uprightly in Your ways or courting evil and stumbling under the weight of my sins.  I am thankful that You have given me … Read more

I thank You, My Lord, for Your gift of the Holy Spirit.  Apart from the His power, it is impossible for me to live a life of obedience to You.  Only if I succumb to His leadership and guidance, will I experience freedom from the control of sin and my flesh.  Too often I’ve neglected … Read more

Praise be to You, My Lord, for You came to earth to save me and purge me from my sins.  It is through Your power and grace that I have been energized to do the things I know are pleasing to You … loving my neighbor as myself… believing that all things are possible through … Read more

Glory and honor to You, Almighty King, for You promised to instruct me in the way I am to go … and,   You’ve assured me that You’d keep an eye on me in case I went off in the wrong direction.  Because You have always had a plan for my life, Your desire is to … Read more

Precious Son of God, cause Your blessings to follow me wherever I go and protect me day and night.  Lead me down right paths and I will keep my focus on You at all times.  Let me know You are with me throughout my day guiding me as I take each step.  Give me the … Read more

O how magnificent and wonderful You are, My Gracious Lord.  My heart yearns for a special closeness with You.  Each day the sun rises with a vibrant brilliance that reminds me of You and, at night, the stars in the heavens testify to Your awesome creative power.  My fondest desire is to always feel Your … Read more

Be merciful to me, O Lord, for I sometimes lose my way.  I get lax in watching and praying and the enemy overcomes me.  I become frightened when I lose sight of You and I begin to focus on what is going on around me instead of keeping You in my sight.  I know that … Read more

My Wonderful Companion, I seem to begrudge the fact that I am getting older.  When I was a kid, I couldn’t wait to get older.  Now that I am, I begrudge the passing of the years.  The truth be known, getting older has taught me many lessons that have made my life better and made … Read more

I give You honor and praise, My King, because I have placed my trust in You and I am confident that You will never leave or forsake me.  As I remain focused on You, I will not be shaken or overcome by fear.  When others trust in their money, power, friends or connections, I will … Read more

O Glorious Savior, I know that if I keep my eyes on You, You’ll perfect my faith and help me to become more like You.  And, if I follow Your example, I will learn the way of unselfish giving and selfless service to others.  Learning to move in step with You requires ignoring the thoughts … Read more