Believe

‭Romans‬ ‭10:10‬ ‭NLT‬

For it is by believing in your heart that you are made right with God, and it is by openly declaring your faith that you are saved.

Jesus, I am in awe of Your faithfulness and love. Thank You for loving us so much that You chose to sacrifice Yourself on the cross. Each day, I encounter people who need to experience Your love. Guide me as I live a life that shows others what a relationship with You looks like—help me lead others to You. 

Amen.

Everlasting Father

‭Isaiah‬ ‭40:28‬ ‭NLT‬

Have you never heard?Have you never understood?The Lord is the everlasting God,the Creator of all the earth.He never grows weak or weary.No one can measure the depths of his understanding.

Lord, I praise You for being the everlasting God of the universe. When I am tired and exhausted, You are awake and working. When I am weak, You are strong. When I don't know what to do, You have a plan. Nothing surprises You. Thank You for being my Savior and King! Amen.

God is faithful

‭2 Thessalonians‬ ‭3:3‬ ‭NLT‬

But the Lord is faithful; he will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one.

God, thank you for your own faithfulness shown through Jesus. Help me trust everything you say, Jesus, because you have proven to be trustworthy. Life with you feels risky. I still have big questions. But you are faithful, and I trust that what you’ve said is true, even as I struggle to understand. With living hope, I believe you will always love me and secure my life.

Resurrection and Courage

‭1 Peter‬ ‭1:3‬ ‭NLT‬

All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is by his great mercy that we have been born again, because God raised Jesus Christ from the dead. Now we live with great expectation,

Jesus, please grant me the courage to trust in your way of life, especially when it looks too weak or too vulnerable. Through your Spirit, remind me each day that my goal is to live according to your way and that your unbreakable love makes me safe. As you guide me this week, please encourage me with the memory of your completed resurrection and the living hope of my future resurrection.

Come Holy Spirit

‭John‬ ‭14:26‬ ‭NLT‬

But when the Father sends the Advocate as my representative—that is, the Holy Spirit—he will teach you everything and will remind you of everything I have told you.

Holy Spirit, thank you for your guidance. Each day, you help me to become more like Jesus in my character, speech, and actions. Empower me to remember and obey the teachings of Jesus to contribute to the flourishing of those around me.

Sound the trumpet

‭Joel‬ ‭2:1‬ ‭NLT‬

Sound the trumpet in Jerusalem! Raise the alarm on my holy mountain!Let everyone tremble in fearbecause the day of the Lord is upon us.

Jesus, you are the God who helps us and delivers people from slavery. You set us free. You are the God who sees, hears, and knows the cry of your people. Come and deliver us again. May your Day arrive soon as you eradicate evil and restore our beautiful world.

Thank you Jesus

‭Matthew‬ ‭4:23‬ ‭NLT‬

Jesus traveled throughout the region of Galilee, teaching in the synagogues and announcing the Good News about the Kingdom. And he healed every kind of disease and illness. 

Jesus, thank you for becoming our true King. Today, please grant me the desire and ability to live according to your way of love, caring for each of my neighbors without partiality, as you do. When I become angry or despairing toward the injustice and violence in our world, help me embrace the living hope I see in you, King Jesus, and help me remain faithful to your loving way of life.

Heaven And Earth United

‭Matthew‬ ‭6:10‬ ‭NLT‬

May your Kingdom come soon.May your will be done on earth,as it is in heaven.

Father, Son, and Spirit—I want your good will to happen here on Earth as it does in Heaven. Jesus, help me trust and follow your way of love toward everyone, and teach me to hope in your promise to restore all creation by reuniting Heaven and Earth.

Living Hope

‭Psalms‬ ‭39:7‬ ‭NLT‬

And so, Lord, where do I put my hope? My only hope is in you.

Jesus, find me and hear me. Help me rest in your love and receive this day as a gift, whatever it may bring. Help me hope with boldness for a future without death. Let this living hope strengthen me, and let it become a light to everyone around me.

A friend is loyal

‭Proverbs‬ ‭17:17‬ ‭NLT‬

A friend is always loyal,and a brother is born to help in time of need.

God, thank You that I don’t have to go through life alone. I’m grateful You created us to depend on one another and share our life experiences with others. Community is Your design, and I pray I won’t take it for granted. Help me to love and serve my friends well. 

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Ask God Honestly

‭Matthew‬ ‭7:7‬ ‭NLT‬

“Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you. 

Lord, thank You for being my safe place—I know I can talk about anything with You. I’m grateful I can confidently ask You for the things I need, seek You consistently, and ask You for things that seem impossible. You are a miracle-working God—and I am honored to trust You with my life. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

God's peace

‭Isaiah‬ ‭54:10‬ ‭NLT‬

For the mountains may moveand the hills disappear,but even then my faithful love for you will remain. My covenant of blessing will never be broken,”says the Lord, who has mercy on you.

Lord, thank You for Your peace. Even in life’s most difficult moments, I can have peace because I know You are with me. Help me to feel Your nearness in every circumstance, and guide me through challenges. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Seek God

‭1 Chronicles‬ ‭16:11‬ ‭NLT‬

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

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.

All you need

‭2 Corinthians‬ ‭9:8‬ ‭NLT‬

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

God, I’m in awe of Your love for those who follow You. You choose to protect, care for, and provide for us—just as a loving Father should. You see the needs I have today—and I trust that You will not only provide for me, but You will bless me abundantly so that I can be a blessing to others. Thank You for being a good Father. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Help others find God

‭Matthew‬ ‭7:13‭-‬14‬ ‭NLT‬

“You can enter God’s Kingdom only through the narrow gate. The highway to hell is broad, and its gate is wide for the many who choose that way. But the gateway to life is very narrow and the road is difficult, and only a few ever find it.

God, I want to help people find You. Please guide me as I share Your love with those around me. Help me become a good representative of You. Put me in situations where I can share Your good news with others. I’m here to serve You, Lord—send me where You want me to go. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Use me Lord

‭Isaiah‬ ‭55:11‬ ‭NLT‬

It is the same with my word.I send it out, and it always produces fruit.It will accomplish all I want it to,and it will prosper everywhere I send it.

Lord, thank You for allowing me to be a part of Your great story. Everywhere I go, help me to see opportunities to love others and share Your goodness. Give me the courage to bring Your light to places that are dark. I want to serve You, and I’ll follow You wherever You call me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Glorify God’s Name

‭Psalms‬ ‭19:1‬ ‭NLT‬

The heavens proclaim the glory of God.The skies display his craftsmanship.

God, thank You for creating the beauty around me. All of it is a miraculous display of Your creativity and kindness. You didn’t need to create any of this, but You chose to. Help me to appreciate what You’ve made. Keep showing me how You’re at work in the world. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Sharing the Gospel

‭Isaiah‬ ‭60:3‬ ‭NLT‬

All nations will come to your light;mighty kings will come to see your radiance.

God, I am honored to be Your servant. Thank You for being a good King—loving Your people and wanting what’s best for them. I want to share Your love with the world. Use me to spread the Gospel and bring people to You—and please give me the courage and endurance to do so.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Live like it matters

‭Mark‬ ‭8:35‬ ‭NLT‬

If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for my sake and for the sake of the Good News, you will save it. 

Jesus, I don’t want to lose what matters most by focusing on momentary things. So please help me. When I am tired, please strengthen me. When living a comfortable life seems more appealing than following You unconditionally—please convict and correct me. Give me the strength to trust in You. I know that You are worth living and dying for, but please help me to live like it. Amen.

Loving others

‭1 Peter‬ ‭4:8‬ ‭NLT‬

Most important of all, continue to show deep love for each other, for love covers a multitude of sins. 

God, sometimes it’s hard to love others. But even when people are unkind, I want to choose to love them because You love them. Encourage me to love others even when it’s challenging, and give me opportunities each day to go out of my way to show Your love to everyone I encounter. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Thank you Lord

‭Psalms‬ ‭9:1‬ ‭NLT‬

I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart;I will tell of all the marvelous things you have done.

God, sometimes my circumstances are challenging—but I know there are so many things to be grateful for. I’m thankful that You’ve given me life and an opportunity to have a relationship with You. Thank You for always caring for me—even in life’s hardest moments. I love you, Lord. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Pray for your spiritual leaders

‭1 Thessalonians‬ ‭5:12‭-‬13‬ ‭NLT‬

Dear brothers and sisters, honor those who are your leaders in the Lord’s work. They work hard among you and give you spiritual guidance. Show them great respect and wholehearted love because of their work. And live peacefully with each other.

God, thank You for blessing us with pastors and spiritual leaders. Give me an opportunity to show them my appreciation. Please strengthen and guide them as they lead others. Protect their families, guard their hearts, and focus their minds on You. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Taste and see

‭Psalms‬ ‭34:8‬ ‭NLT‬

Taste and see that the Lord is good.Oh, the joys of those who take refuge in him!

Father God,

In this moment, help me to taste and see Your goodness, fill my soul with the joy of Your presence. Let Your goodness surround me as I seek to take refuge in You alone. Thank you, Lord, for Your unwavering love and grace. I am in awe of the opportunity to know and experience Your goodness each day. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

God is enough

‭2 Peter‬ ‭1:3‬ ‭NLT‬

By his divine power, God has given us everything we need for living a godly life. We have received all of this by coming to know him, the one who called us to himself by means of his marvelous glory and excellence. 

God, thank You for giving me everything I need to live a godly life. Because of Your Spirit within me, I can have victory over every addiction, fear, or sin that tries to hold me back. Thank You for being enough for me. I am so grateful that I get to know You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

God's faithfulness

‭Lamentations‬ ‭3:22‭-‬23‬ ‭NLT‬

The faithful love of the Lord never ends! His mercies never cease. Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning.

God, when the troubles of my heart are many—You are still faithful. When I am tired, overwhelmed, burnt out, or grieving—Your love still covers me. Thank You for showing me kindness and mercy every day. Your mercies never cease, and Your steadfast love endures forever. Great is Your faithfulness! In Jesus’ name, Amen.

God's Instruction

‭Psalms‬ ‭32:8‬ ‭NLT‬

The Lord says, “I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you.

God, please instruct and teach me as I seek to live a life that honors You. I ask that You will guide me into my calling, and lovingly correct my mistakes. Thank You for being the One I can always confide in, and for loving me as I am. You are a good God, and I am grateful for You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.