God is always nearby

The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed.

Psalms 34:18 NLT

Father God, You are always near, but today I am inviting You to come close to me. Show me how near You are. Here are my burdens—please take them. I am tired of pretending that I can carry them. Remove my fears and replace any heaviness in my life with Your relentless love. Come close to me as I come close to You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

God's amazing love

This is my commandment: Love each other in the same way I have loved you.

John 15:12 NLT

God, I thank you for the amazing love that You have shown to me. I pray that I can love others in my life in that same way. Please help me by Your Spirit to prioritize people in my life, serve those who are in need, and share the love of Jesus with those who haven't heard. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Jesus is Lord

And what is God’s “living message”? It is the revelation of faith for salvation, which is the message that we preach. For if you publicly declare with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will experience salvation.

Romans 10:9 TPT

Jesus, I believe that You are God and Savior of the world. I believe that our Heavenly Father God raised You from the dead, and I know that You can save me. I believe that You are king and lord over the entire earth, and I want to surrender my whole life to You. You alone can save me, and You alone are worth following. So please take my life—and give me Yours. Amen.

Empowered by the Spirit

I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will empower you with inner strength through his Spirit.

Ephesians 3:16 NLT

God, You are an unlimited God. There is nothing that is too hard for you, and there's nothing you cannot do. Lord, help me to understand the areas in my life where I can use the resources you gave me to help others. Help me be a light to others. In Jesus Name, Amen

Humble yourself

So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and at the right time he will lift you up in honor.

1 Peter 5:6 NLT

God, I need You. I can’t pretend that I have my life together, because I don’t. You alone are able to help and sustain me. You alone are able to give me the strength I need to get through each day. Today, please show me that You are in control—and that You are enough for me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Give thanks

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. And that’s why today, I want to tell the whole world what You’ve done and who You are! So today, give me the courage to declare how great You are. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Redemption

And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.

Romans 8:28 NLT

God, here I am. I need You. I want You. I am weary, and I need Your rest. I know that You are good, but right now, what I’m experiencing isn’t good. Please help me. Grieve with me, and remind me that You are near. Even though what I’m experiencing isn’t good—please redeem every part of my life for my good and Your glory. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Walk in love

Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are his dear children.

Ephesians 5:1 NLT

God, Your love is unconditional and constant. There is nothing I could do to earn it—You just ask me to receive it. You take delight in me because You made me, and it gives You joy to see me thrive. So when I feel disappointed, shameful, or far from You, bring to mind Your great love for me. And then, give me the courage to walk in Your love—and not away from it. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Enduring trials

God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.

James 1:12 NLT

God, You promise to bless those who remain faithful to You in trials. Thank You for seeing my pain and hardship and not allowing it to go unnoticed. Thank You for promising to reward my perseverance one day. When I face hard times, help me to grow into the person You have called me to be. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Love each other

God showed how much he loved us by sending his one and only Son into the world so that we might have eternal life through him. This is real love—not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as a sacrifice to take away our sins. Dear friends, since God loved us that much, we surely ought to love each other. No one has ever seen God. But if we love each other, God lives in us, and his love is brought to full expression in us.

1 John 4:9‭-‬12 NLT

Jesus, thank You for loving me regardless of the mistakes I’ve made. Because You love me, I want to love others—even when they hurt me. In moments where I find it hard to love someone, please encourage me and strengthen me. Fill me with compassion, and teach me how to love them like You love them. Amen.

God is enough

For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him.

Philippians 2:13 NLT

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. 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.

Thank you Lord

What a glorious God! He gives us salvation over and over, then daily he carries our burdens! Pause in his presence

Psalms 68:19 TPT

God, You are worthy of all my praise! When I am weak, You carry me. When I am overwhelmed, You support me. My burdens are not unknown to You. Thank You for never requiring me to bear my hardships alone. Thank You for letting me bring them to You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

A changed mind

So letting your sinful nature control your mind leads to death. But letting the Spirit control your mind leads to life and peace.

Romans 8:6 NLT

God, thank You for the gift of Your Spirit. Your Spirit is always with me, shaping my character. Today, I want to make an intentional decision to trust You by allowing Your Spirit to guide me. Please change the way I think and act so that my whole life revolves around You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Spend time with those who are wise

Become wise by walking with the wise; hang out with fools and watch your life fall to pieces.

Proverbs 13:20 MSG

God, I want to be part of a community. Please help me to approach my relationships with a willingness to learn and to listen. Allow me to develop relationships that draw me closer to You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

God's guidance

He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name.

Psalms 23:3 NLT

God, thank You for refreshing my soul. Thank You for being my Shepherd—for leading me along the right paths. Please guide every aspect of my life. Help me navigate my relationships, my calling, and my choices. Help me live a life that’s honoring to You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Comfort and mercy

All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort. He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us.

2 Corinthians 1:3‭-‬4 NLT

God, You are my comforter. You offer me mercy and bring me back into a relationship with You. Please help me to be a comforter to others, too. Give me the strength to offer mercy as You have done for me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Rest

Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.

Matthew 11:28 NLT

Jesus, You know exactly what I need. You know where I am suffering and hurting. And You are gentle with me. You want me to approach You, and give You all my concerns. So here I am. I need You, and I want You. Please carry these burdens with me, and give me Your rest in return. Amen.

God's masterpiece

For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.

Ephesians 2:10 NLT

God, thank You for carefully creating me. I was not a mistake—I am a creation You thoughtfully designed. Thank You! Today, please help me to see myself the way that You see me. Show me how I can take part in the plans You are preparing me for. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Good, good Father

The same way a loving father feels toward his children— that’s but a sample of your tender feelings toward us, your beloved children, who live in awe of you.

Psalms 103:13 TPT

God, thank You for being a good Father. I am so grateful I can always rely on You. You give me gifts I don’t even realize I should be asking You for. You bless me abundantly, and shower me with mercy and love. Thank You for having compassion on me. Thank You for calling me Your child. I am so grateful that I can call You my Father! In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Jesus our light

The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it.

John 1:5 NLT

Jesus, thank You for being the light of the world. Thank You for shining light in the darkness and showing us how to live God-honoring lives. Help me to be an example of You to everyone I encounter, and give me the courage to shine Your light in my community. Amen.

Praise and prayer

Are any of you suffering hardships? You should pray. Are any of you happy? You should sing praises.

James 5:13 NLT

God, thank You for caring about my troubles. I am grateful that You not only want to hear my problems, but You want to bring me peace. Jesus, I praise You for all You’ve done in my life and all that You will continue to do. You are always good—no matter what my situation looks like. Thank You for being my true, constant source of hope. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

A generous heart

And don’t forget to do good and to share with those in need. These are the sacrifices that please God.

Hebrews 13:16 NLT

God, thank You for caring for the needs of Your people. You give me everything I need—everything I have is Yours. So please use me and what I have to fulfill the needs of others. Even when it feels hard to be generous, please help me to be willing to give everything You've given me for the good of others. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Focus on God

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.

Philippians 4:8 NIV

God, sometimes it’s hard to focus my mind on good things. When I can’t see the outcome of a situation—I worry. But I know You are true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent, and praiseworthy—and I am grateful I can focus my mind on You at all times. When I go through challenging situations, please remind me of Your goodness. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Unity

How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!

Psalms 133:1 NIV

God, You alone can unite Your children. You make sinful hearts clean. You make broken families whole. You make divided nations return to You. Help me remember Your power to unite and Your will for togetherness. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Gratitude

The Spirit of God, who raised Jesus from the dead, lives in you. And just as God raised Christ Jesus from the dead, he will give life to your mortal bodies by this same Spirit living within you.

Romans 8:11 NLT

God, I thank You for creating me to be who I am. Thank You for the life that You've given me. While I know life isn't always easy, I do know that living my life for You is worth every second I have. While it can be scary to think about death, I rest knowing that You defeated death on the cross and You made a way for me to live forever. In Jesus' name, Amen.

put others first

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.

A true heart

Instead, I want to see a mighty flood of justice, an endless river of righteous living.

Amos 5:24 NLT

God, You desire a world that is marked by grace and mercy. Help me to be part of shaping that world by living a life that is pleasing to You. Please give me a heart that desires to be kind to others, not for show, but out of love for You and others. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

God's plan

A person may have many ideas concerning God’s plan for his life, but only the designs of God’s purpose will succeed in the end.

Proverbs 19:21 TPT

God, sometimes it’s hard to surrender my life to You. I make the mistake of thinking my plans are better than Yours. I know Your purpose for me is far greater than I can imagine, so I want to release all control to You. I invite You into my decision-making. Please inspire every move and thought I make. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

God’s Strength

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.

Live humbly

With tender humility and quiet patience, always demonstrate gentleness and generous love toward one another, especially toward those who may try your patience.

Ephesians 4:2 TPT

God, Your Word inspires me to be humble, gentle, and patient. But I can't do those things if Your love isn’t in me. Please teach me how to offer grace to those around me out of love. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Pray for everyone

“But to you who are willing to listen, I say, love your enemies! Do good to those who hate you. Bless those who curse you. Pray for those who hurt you.

Luke 6:27‭-‬28 NLT

God, it can be difficult to love those who have mistreated me, but I know You love them—so I want to love them, too. Give me the courage to go out of my way and to be kind to those who are unkind. Provide me with the strength I need to forgive them. In Jesus’ name, Amen.