All glory to God

Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think. Glory to him in the church and in Christ Jesus through all generations forever and ever! Amen.

Ephesians 3:20‭-‬21 NLT

God, I believe that You are able to make all things new. You are able to mend division, restore brokenness, minister to the weary, and heal the sick. Nothing is too difficult for You. Today, I celebrate who You are and all that You have—and will—accomplish. You are worthy of all my honor and praise. No one compares to You! In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Never give up

That is why we never give up. Though our bodies are dying, our spirits are being renewed every day.

2 Corinthians 4:16 NLT

God, please help me to not lose heart. When I look at the world around me, it is easy to get overwhelmed and discouraged. When that happens, I will take heart, because You are renewing me. Help me to remember all the ways You are at work in my life. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Be humble

Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves.

Philippians 2:3 NLT

Jesus, You show me what true humility looks like. You gave up everything to serve and save us. It’s Your humble sacrifice that paved a way for me to experience fresh life. Thank You! Today, please replace pride with humility, and selfishness with selflessness. Change the way I think and act, and teach me to put others first in a healthy way that honors You. Amen.

I will not be afraid

Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me.

Psalms 23:4 NLT

God, You are the foundation upon which I build my life. You are my source of protection and strength. You fight for me, protect me, and lead me through hard times. With You, I am never alone or abandoned. Thank You for being my source of strength and salvation. Thank You for crushing the devil’s schemes and guiding me closer to You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Prayerful - Joyful - Thankful

Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.

1 Thessalonians 5:16‭-‬18 NLT

God, I am so grateful that right now—I am talking to You. Thank You for making it possible for me to have conversations with You. And thank You for inviting me to come just as I am before You. Today, please keep my thoughts focused on You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Trust the Lord always

Trust in the Lord always, for the Lord God is the eternal Rock.

Isaiah 26:4 NLT

God, You are my source of strength and hope. You form the foundation of my life, and You overwhelm my fears with Your love. With You, all things are possible. So I will place my hope in You. In You I shall trust. Even when everything around me seems to crumble, I will trust and not be afraid—for my future is found in You. You make my life secure. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Give it to God

So here’s what I want you to do, God helping you: Take your everyday, ordinary life—your sleeping, eating, going-to-work, and walking-around life—and place it before God as an offering. Embracing what God does for you is the best thing you can do for him.

Romans 12:1‭ MSG

God, I surrender my life to You. You can have it all—every thought, action, behavior, and desire. I want You to be glorified through me. So here I am, Lord. Take me, use me, send me, change me, clean me, transform me, love me, and love others through me. Take all that I am, and use it for Your glory. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

The Lord is not slow

God isn’t late with his promise as some measure lateness. He is restraining himself on account of you, holding back the End because he doesn’t want anyone lost. He’s giving everyone space and time to change.

2 Peter 3:9 MSG

God, I need You. You alone are my source of strength, joy, peace, patience, and love. You understand my character and nature–and You approach me with kindness. Today, I repent of focusing on momentary things instead of placing You first in my life. Draw me close to You. And as I wait on You to return, please use me to love and encourage this broken world. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily strength

This is no afternoon athletic contest that we’ll walk away from and forget about in a couple of hours. This is for keeps, a life-or-death fight to the finish against the Devil and all his angels.

Ephesians 6:12 MSG

God, give me the strength to stand firm against the devil’s tactics. Remind me that my enemies are not the people in front of me. When bad things happen, comfort me and flood my mind with truth. Do not let me forget that I belong to You, and You fight for me. You are in control, and with You—I am safe. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

For God's good purpose

for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose.

Philippians 2:13 NIV

God, thank You for being faithful. Thank You for making a way for me to know You. You are enough for me, and You make me enough. Please show me how You are at work in my life. But even if You don’t—I will choose to patiently wait on You, because I know that You will finish the work You started in me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Be ready to explain your hope

Through thick and thin, keep your hearts at attention, in adoration before Christ, your Master. Be ready to speak up and tell anyone who asks why you’re living the way you are, and always with the utmost courtesy.

1 Peter 3:15 MSG

Jesus, make me more like You. Please get rid of any behaviors or thought patterns that don’t reflect Your character or heart for people. Make me bold, brave, and courageous—but keep me humble, kind, and gentle. Let the way I live reflect Your hope and love. And when the opportunity arises, help me to share my faith with genuine joy. Amen.

God knows

“The world is full of so-called prayer warriors who are prayer-ignorant. They’re full of formulas and programs and advice, peddling techniques for getting what you want from God. Don’t fall for that nonsense. This is your Father you are dealing with, and he knows better than you what you need.

Matthew 6:7‭-‬8 MSG

God, You know me—and You know what I need. So when I talk to You, give me the courage to speak honestly and listen with humility. Make my prayers less about me, and more about Your heart. Help me to draw near to You like a trusting child. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Hope in God's unfailing love

No, the Lord’s delight is in those who fear him, those who put their hope in his unfailing love.

Psalms 147:11 NLT

God, I want to honor You. But too often, it seems I fear people more than I love You. You are greater than any situation or person. You alone are worthy of my devotion. So please help me to put You first in everything I think and do. Remove any distractions or fears that keep me from staying focused on You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

We are God's Temple

Don’t you realize that all of you together are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God lives in you?

1 Corinthians 3:16 NLT

God, please help me to love people the way that You love me. Replace any pride, bitterness, selfishness, or critical self-righteousness with love, joy, peace, patience, and kindness. Teach me how to treat others with gentleness and respect, so that way I can build up Your international Church, and not tear it down. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Seek the Lord

Search for the Lord and for his strength; continually seek him.

1 Chronicles 16:11 NLT

God, it’s when I seek You that I find You. So today, help me to intentionally draw near to You. Give me the courage to shift my attention off of my circumstances and onto You. I want to rely on You completely by coming to You first—above anything else. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Thank God

But thank God! He gives us victory over sin and death through our Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Corinthians 15:57 NLT

God, today, help me to remember that I can live from a place of victory because You have given me victory over all things, through Jesus. You have given me victory over my past mistakes and current difficulties. You fight for me, and with me. So when I come up against trouble of any kind, help me to remember that You are enough for me—I can trust in You! In Jesus’ name, Amen.

God's Word never fails

For the word of God will never fail.”

Luke 1:37 NLT

God, every word from You has purpose. You always do what You say You will do. But sometimes, Your methods are not my methods. Sometimes, I find myself wondering and waiting on You to act. When I start to wonder what You are doing, please remind me that You are working even as I wait. You are faithful, and I will trust in You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

My trust is in the Lord

But when I am afraid, I will put my trust in you.

Psalms 56:3 NLT

God, when I’m afraid, I will put my trust in You. I will rely on You no matter what comes my way because You are my source of strength and safety. You guide me and fight for me. When I draw near to You, I have nothing to fear, because I know that You are in control—and You are all I need. So today, I intentionally choose to trust in You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Give thanks to the Lord

Give thanks to the Lord and proclaim his greatness. Let the whole world know what he has done.

Psalms 105:1 NLT

God, You have never abandoned or betrayed me. You have faithfully cared for me and defended me. There is no one like You! When I look at nature, I see Your creativity. And when I look at my life, I see Your love. Even on the hardest of days, You are near. And that’s why today, I want to tell the whole world what You’ve done and who You are! In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Think about God's mighty works

But then I recall all you have done, O Lord; I remember your wonderful deeds of long ago. They are constantly in my thoughts. I cannot stop thinking about your mighty works.

Psalms 77:11‭-‬12 NLT

God, thank You for showing Yourself faithful and true. You always keep Your promises. So today, I will remember all that You’ve done and praise You for who You are. You are faithful, You are trustworthy, and You still continue to do wonderful things. There is no one like You! In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Gear and obey God

That’s the whole story. Here now is my final conclusion: Fear God and obey his commands, for this is everyone’s duty. God will judge us for everything we do, including every secret thing, whether good or bad.

Ecclesiastes 12:13‭-‬14 NLT

God, life is meaningless without You. You alone are my source of joy, hope, peace, and comfort. You alone are my place of refuge. So today, please remove any fear in my life that is keeping me from worshipping You. I want You to become the purpose of my life. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Lead me Lord

Teach me to do your will, for you are my God. May your gracious Spirit lead me forward on a firm footing.

Psalms 143:10 NLT

God, thank You for giving me Your Holy Spirit. Because of Your Spirit, I am never far from You. Thank You! Today, please guide me. Show me what Your will is and then give me the strength to do what pleases You. Align my life with Your will through the power of Your Spirit. Change me from the inside out. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Love your enemies

“Love your enemies! Do good to them. Lend to them without expecting to be repaid. Then your reward from heaven will be very great, and you will truly be acting as children of the Most High, for he is kind to those who are unthankful and wicked.

Luke 6:35 NLT

God, make me more like You. You never hold my mistakes against me—instead, You love me unconditionally. Even when I hurt, betray, ignore or abandon You—You never stop showing me grace, kindness and mercy. So please show me how to forgive others like You have forgiven me. Show me how to respect others like You respect me. Show me how to love everyone—even my enemies. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Blessed are the peacemakers

God blesses those who work for peace, for they will be called the children of God.

Matthew 5:9 NLT

God, please help me to live at peace with others. Even when people hurt, hated, and mocked You—You still showed them love, mercy, and peace. And You invite us to experience and share Your perfect peace. So please transform the way I think and act. Make me eager to spread peace instead of fear, and love instead of hate. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Hope and encouragement from God's Word

Such things were written in the Scriptures long ago to teach us. And the Scriptures give us hope and encouragement as we wait patiently for God’s promises to be fulfilled.

Romans 15:4 NLT

God, thank You for giving me Scripture. Your Word is a constant reminder that I am not alone or unknown. You care about the world You created, and the people You died for. So today, I wait patiently for You to act. I know that You will keep Your promises toward me, but please encourage me and give me hope as I wait. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Serve humbly with love

For you have been called to live in freedom, my brothers and sisters. But don’t use your freedom to satisfy your sinful nature. Instead, use your freedom to serve one another in love.

Galatians 5:13 NLT

God, thank You for setting me free! Today, please show me how to serve others humbly with love. I appreciate the freedom You gave me—the freedom You bought for me. Please help me to embrace Your freedom by living with intentionality, and serving others joyously. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Never hunger or thirst again

Jesus replied, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry again. Whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.

John 6:35 NLT

Father God, here I am—just as I am. I need You. I crave Your presence. I believe that You are near, but please help my unbelief. Show me Your faithfulness and truth. Remind me of Your love. As I seek You, nourish my soul with fresh joy, peace, and understanding. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

The Lord is my defender

But as for me, I will sing about your power. Each morning I will sing with joy about your unfailing love. For you have been my refuge, a place of safety when I am in distress.

Psalms 59:16 NLT

God, You are mighty and worthy of all my praise! When I feel overwhelmed, You want to support me. When I feel discouraged, You want to encourage me. When I feel hopeless and alone, You surround and protect me. I will praise You because You are my source of strength. Nothing is impossible for You, and You are for me! In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Serve like Jesus

For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many.”

Matthew 20:28 NLT

Jesus, thank You for showing us what humble service looks like. Today and every day, please show me how to follow the example You’ve set. Please make me aware of the people in my life that I can selflessly serve. Let my acts of service reflect my deep love for You and for the people You created. In Your name, Amen.