Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for the urgent reminder that we need to present ourselves to You. Thank You for reminding us that we need to please You. We are prone to please ourselves. Please help us to sacrifice our own wishes and cling to Yours. Please help us to fight the lure of the world and allow You to transform us into the image of Christ. We need Your help.
I pray this in Jesus’ name.
God is so good.
Dear Heavenly Father, we know many who are suffering in different ways. We come to You pleading for help. Please remind the suffering of Your love. We know Your Word tells us that You have a purpose for suffering (James 1:2-4; 2 Corinthians 12:9), but we just want the suffering to end. Please help us to remember Your promises.
We praise You for the joys You give. Many times even in suffering You bring cheer. Thank You for giving us many blessings.
I pray this in Jesus’ name.
God is so good.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for giving us Your words. Thank You for telling the Israelites to fix Your words in their mind and beings. Thank You for the physical imagery of keeping them close. Thank You for reminding us in 2 Timothy 3:16-17 that, “All Scripture is inspired by God and beneficial for teaching, for rebuke, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man or woman of God may be fully capable, equipped for every good work.”
We know that Your word is important, but it can be too easy to put it aside for easier, short-term pleasures. Please help us to prioritize the importance of the Bible and “fix Your words into our minds and beings.” There is nothing more important.
I pray this in Jesus’ name.
God is so good.
Dear Heavenly Father, we get so tired with the many challenges we face. We need to wait on You, but our ability to hold on seems so weak. Please help us to wait on You. We need Your strength to do what is needed. As we gain strength, we will praise Your name even more.
I pray this in Jesus’ name.
God is so good.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for Your perfect example of faithfulness. Please help us to remember that You value faithfulness in the small things as well as the big. We need Your help in all things. Please help us to see our dishonesty and make corrections. Faithfulness honors You and we want to glorify Your name.
I pray this in Jesus’ name.
God is so good.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for the instruction on our purpose in life. Please help us to connect with those who do not know Jesus as their Savior. We need Your help to interact with the unsaved through the challenges of life. Please send the Holy Spirit to prepare their hearts. Strengthen us to obey Your commands as we teach new disciples.
Thank You for being with us through all of this.
I pray this in Jesus’ name.
God is so good.
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