A tender, responsive heart

And I will give you a new heart, and I will put a new spirit in you. I will take out your stony, stubborn heart and give you a tender, responsive heart.

Ezekiel 36:26 NLT

Heavenly Father, create a clean heart in me. Help me remember how joyful I felt when You first saved me, and renew my spirit. Soften my heart—for You, and towards anyone I’ve been holding bitterness against. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

God provides

And God will generously provide all you need. Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left over to share with others.

2 Corinthians 9:8 NLT

Lord, help us recognize the gifts you have given us. Teach us how to be good stewards with everything You’ve blessed us with. Show us creative ways we can leverage our gifts to be a blessing to others. Let everything we do bring You glory and honor. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Control your tongue

Those who control their tongue will have a long life; opening your mouth can ruin everything.

Proverbs 13:3 NLT

God, help me be quick to listen and slow to speak. Let me see other people the way You see them. Help me love them the way You love them. Give me peace that passes understanding. Let the words that I speak bring life and grace to others, and glory and honor to You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

God will show you a way out

The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you can endure.

1 Corinthians 10:13 NLT

Heavenly Father, any time the enemy tries to tempt me, help me recognize it immediately. By your Spirit, show me how to escape. In my weakness, give me strength to resist and make him flee. Please lead me away from temptation, Lord, and into Your divine will. In Jesus’ name, Amen.