Monday, December 23, 2024

Good News

God, thank You that Your good news is for everyone! The message of Jesus’ coming is for everyone. You love me and You invite me to have a relationship with You. Thank You for sending Jesus to make a way for me to have a relationship with You and thank You for telling shepherds first. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Sunday, December 22, 2024

Trust

God, thank You that Your ways are different than mine. Sometimes this can be hard to accept but it is a good thing! Thank You for sending Your Son and teaching me so much about Your Kingdom through His birth. Humble. Accessible. You are worthy of all my trust. Today, I choose to trust You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Thursday, December 19, 2024

Gratitude

Jesus, You had all the power in the world and the universe, yet You submitted yourself to be born on this earth. You are so humble. I couldn’t have been rescued from sin and death if You hadn’t humbled Yourself in this way. Thank You! In Your name, Amen.

Wednesday, December 18, 2024

Trust in God

Jesus, thank You for being so good. You are everything I could ever need. Please help me to trust You completely, seeing more and more every day that You truly are the Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace. What a gift to know You. In Your name, Amen.

Tuesday, December 17, 2024

God loves us this much

Jesus, thank You for coming into the world. You loved me so much that You lowered Yourself to a humble life on earth to have a relationship with me. Help me to live in a way that follows Your example and leads others to know You as a Friend and Savior. In Your name, Amen.

Saturday, December 14, 2024

New growth

God, would you bring new growth into my life where these things seemed dead? You have been so good to me, but right now, in this Christmas season, I’m wanting to see the miracle of new growth in my life. Will you help me to see the “tender shoot” of growth around me and give me a grateful heart as you work in me? In Jesus' name, amen.

Friday, December 13, 2024

The days are coming

God, help me to find confidence in Your good promises. You are faithful and won’t abandon me. So please keep me from negativity or despair and help me to pursue You with my whole life. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Thursday, December 12, 2024

New life and new hope

God, I’m not strong enough on my own, but You are. You make a way in the desert. You give new life and new hope. Help me to rely on your strength and power today and to find my life and freedom in You. Thank You for sending a Messiah to end the darkness and make a way! In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

A Willing Sacrifice

Jesus, thank You for Your love. You gave everything. You showed me how to love sacrificially. I can’t love others in this way without Your help. Help me know how much You love me and, from that place, love others in a way that points to You. Amen.

Tuesday, December 10, 2024

Love one another

God, thank You for being the perfect example of love. Some people are difficult for me to love, yet You love everyone without condition. Help me to see others through Your eyes. Make me aware of a specific person I can shine Your light and love to today. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Monday, December 09, 2024

Love God Fully

God, You are worthy of all my love and devotion. You invite me to love You with everything I am—my mind, will, and emotions. It’s so easy to become distracted and not love You fully, but I want to turn my whole self to You. Help me love You fully. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Sunday, December 08, 2024

Trust Jesus

Dear God, thank You for the unity between You and Your Son, Jesus. Thank You for the power, truth, and love shown through Your Word. I know I can trust in what You say as I learn to live as Jesus lived. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Saturday, December 07, 2024

God's grace

God, thank You for sending Your Son to take on the weight of our mistakes. You demonstrated the ultimate act of love by caring for us while we were still sinners. Thank You for giving us grace and showing us mercy. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Friday, December 06, 2024

God loves us

God, Your love is amazing to me. I need to know more. I want to feel loved and seen, to experience how much You care about me. Help me discover Your love more today. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Thursday, December 05, 2024

Live by faith

God, You are the Lord over everything, both seen and unseen. You alone are the one with power over life and death. Help increase my own faith by Your Holy Spirit. I believe that You can do all things, and that You care for me. Help me live by faith, believing everything about You in Scripture. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Wednesday, December 04, 2024

Jesus, the bread of life

God, You are the bread of life, true nourishment for my soul. Forgive me when I chase what the world offers, instead of You. I want to know and pursue You, rather than empty pleasures. Show me how to gain fulfillment by spending time with You. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Tuesday, December 03, 2024

A centered heart

God, open my eyes to what I am truly devoting myself to. Help me as I fight against selfish desires. When people see my life, I want them to see You at the center. Refocus my heart and mind on You, my eternal treasure. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Monday, December 02, 2024

God gives us the victory

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.

Sunday, December 01, 2024

God's light

Jesus, thank You for being the Light of the World. Thank You for shining light in the darkness and showing me how to live a life that honors You. 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.