Dear Lord, I know that nothing You do happens by chance. Everything in creation was designed/intended for a specific purpose … and that includes me. Every day I give thanks for Your goodness for giving me life and sustaining it. Even though everything in my life is not perfect, life with You is a blessing and a privilege that I do not take lightly. When circumstances require me to cope, I cling to thoughts of You and how blessed I am … then hope arises to help me weather my storm. When I become weary or worried, I turn to You in prayer … and regardless of what the problem is … I know You will help me solve it. When my specific need or plea or request is not answered how I expected, I concede that You must have a better plan … and I trust you know best. I try to focus on Your Word in living my life each day; because I know good things can and will happen if only I will believe. My faith in You, O Lord, gives me confidence and helps me avoid worry and strife. I want You to forever be my guide … moving in my life.
Let me see Your face and feel Your loving presence. Help me to see and be grateful for the little things that You use to make each day worthwhile. Help me remember to count Your blessings and share them with others. Whenever clouds form around me, show me the silver lining so that I maintain my hope and zeal. Help me count each minute with You, and those I love, as a precious gift. Create in me a thankful heart for Your benefits and the grace You supply. Multiply the little things I say or do so they will pay dividends to whomever they are directed. I always want to show gratitude to You for Your role in my life, the good times I experience and the fact that You make each day special.
I praise You, Lord, for my good times and the bad … for in them all You have been with me. I know that everything in life has a purpose and You can turn even the bad stuff into good. I want to take nothing from You for granted, and I am eager to learn the lessons that will help me to be stronger in my walk. I want to be able to praise You from the mountaintop or the valley. I want to experience the joy of submitting to You and following in Your footsteps. I want to learn to trust Your promises and use them to better myself and others. I praise You for Your precious words that encourage me when I am going through my fires. I know that as I remain open and pliable You will mold me into the person You want me to be. Thank You for being with me in all things and giving me victory when all seems lost. You are my Rock and the solid foundation upon which I can build my life. As You walk with me daily, I will strive to be faithful to You in all my ways. And, it’s in Jesus’ name I pray. AMEN!!
Psalm 145:18 The Lord is near to those who call upon him.