Dear Heavenly Father, we like action when we feel good about the action and the results. However, our action needs to be based in Your word as You have told us in these verses. Please guide us to take faithful action according to the instructions in the Bible. We need Your help to act appropriately and enjoy the blessing.
I pray this in Jesus’ name.
God is so good.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for the prayers You recorded for us in Your Word. Thank You for examples of faithful servants who lived love as You commanded. Please help us to learn from the examples we have seen. I pray that our faith and love will “deepen our understanding of every blessing that belongs to us in Christ.” We know You give blessings, but I wonder if we sometimes miss them. May others be encouraged by the love we show to one another.
I pray this in Jesus’ name.
God is so good.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You that You want a relationship with us. Thank You that Jesus died on the cross, was buried, and rose again. Please help us to understand what we should do to remain or abide in You. We are prone to doing things on our own and accomplishing nothing. Please give us a hunger to “bear much fruit” that pushes us to remain as You intend.
I pray this in Jesus’ name.
God is so good.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for the reminder that our lives need to be lived with eternity in mind. Please help us to see when we have allowed the “treasure” of this life take over. Please guide us to store up treasure that doesn’t decay. Thank You for directing our hearts toward the eternal treasure of heaven.
I pray this in Jesus’ name.
God is so good.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for sharing prayers that tell us Your desire for us. I pray that You would guide our knowledge and discernment with the love that You show. We need to know what is excellent to serve and honor You more.
I pray this in Jesus’ name.
God is so good.
Pleading in Prayer 