Loved at our darkest

But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners.

Romans 5:8 NLT

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.

Study God's Word

Study this Book of Instruction continually. Meditate on it day and night so you will be sure to obey everything written in it. Only then will you prosper and succeed in all you do.

Joshua 1:8 NLT

God, You give us Scripture so that we can know You better. Your Word is not meant to be a list of instructions, but a way of life that leads to You. The more time we spend in the Bible, the more deeply we get to know Your character and nature. Thank you for revealing Yourself to us in this way. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

The thing I seek most

The one thing I ask of the Lord— the thing I seek most— is to live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, delighting in the Lord’s perfections and meditating in his Temple.

Psalms 27:4 NLT

God, continue to be the focus of my daily life. Make Your presence known to me. Draw me close to You so that I can know You more deeply. I want to seek You all the days of my life. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Because of God's mercy, grace, and love

There is salvation in no one else! God has given no other name under heaven by which we must be saved.”

Acts of the Apostles 4:12 NLT

Jesus, we know that You are the only way to eternal life. Salvation is possible only because of Your grace, mercy, and love for us. There is no one else like You. Help us to focus our attention on You, and not allow distractions to overtake and discourage us from what You offer. Amen.

Iron sharpens iron

As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend.

Proverbs 27:17 NLT

God, You have given us the gift of community so that we can encourage and sharpen one another. Thank You for the people in my life who challenge me to pursue You. Please provide me with opportunities where I can do the same for others. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Put on God's armor

Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil.

Ephesians 6:11 NLT

God, You equip us with tools that draw us closer to You and help us stand against schemes created to destroy us. Thank You for Your protection. Thank You for caring for us at all times. Today, help me to intentionally put on all of the armor You freely offer me. Give me the strength to stand firm in You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.