Give thanks to the Lord

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever.

Psalms 107:1 NLT

God, thank You for loving us! Please give us a deeper understanding of Your love, and help us to fall even more in love with You. At all times, I know that You are good, You are with us, and Your love never ends. You are worthy of all our praise! Amen.

God's endless love

“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd sacrifices his life for the sheep.

John 10:11 NLT

God, thank You for laying down Your life for us and for protecting us at all times. I am so grateful that we can rely on You. I want everyone to follow You forever, so please help us all to find rest in Your endless love. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

God gives us strength

He gives power to the weak and strength to the powerless.

Isaiah 40:29 NLT

God, when we feel weak, please give us strength. Remind us that You are with us. Show us You are near when we grow exhausted, and help us to not give up. I don’t want anyone to grow weary—I want everyone to keep their lives focused on You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Set apart

Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.

Colossians 3:12 NLT

God, thank You for loving me and for setting me apart. Please help me to act in a way that honors You. Show me what aspects of Your character I need to grow in. I want the fruits of Your Holy Spirit to be evident in my life. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Jesus was sent to save

God sent his Son into the world not to judge the world, but to save the world through him.

John 3:17 NLT

God, I confess that I don’t always comprehend Your great love for us. Please help me to see the fullness of Your love in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Thank You for sending a Savior. Today, I choose to place all my faith and hope in Him. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Let the Spirit lead

Since we are living by the Spirit, let us follow the Spirit’s leading in every part of our lives.

Galatians 5:25 NLT

God, thank You for giving me Your Holy Spirit. Since I have Your Spirit, please help me to follow the Holy Spirit’s leading in every area of my life. Make me sensitive to Your words and aware of Your voice. I don’t want to miss out on what You are saying and doing, so please speak to me clearly. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Peace be with you

Again he said, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I am sending you.”

John 20:21 NLT

Jesus, thank You for providing us with Your peace and a purpose. Today, please make it clear what You are calling us to do. Show us how we can take part in Your plans for the world, and as we follow You, please fill us with Your peace. Amen.

God's work continues

And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns.

Philippians 1:6 NLT

God, though at times our faith may waiver, You remain faithful. You never give up on us, and ultimately, You will complete the work You have started in us. Thank You. Today, I choose to allow this truth to inform what I believe about my circumstances. I place my hope in You alone. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Seek Good

Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need. “So don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today’s trouble is enough for today.

Matthew 6:33‭-‬34 NLT

God, thank you for giving us peace when all we feel is stress. Help us to trust You with our future so we can focus on what you have for us right now. Help us to put our faith in you today and every day. In Jesus Name, Amen!

Praise the Lord

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

Psalms 9:1 NLT

God, You alone are worthy of our praise, honor, and love! So today, I want to give thanks to You with my whole heart. Give me opportunities to tell people about Your great love, and then fill me with contagious joy so that I gladly give thanks to You with boldness! In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Keep watch over us

The eyes of the Lord watch over those who do right, and his ears are open to their prayers. But the Lord turns his face against those who do evil.”

1 Peter 3:12 NLT

God, thank You for protecting us, and for keeping watch over us at all times. Because You are always looking out for the righteous, please show us how to pursue what is right. Provide us with more opportunities to draw near to You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

God is our refuge

The Lord is good, a strong refuge when trouble comes. He is close to those who trust in him.

Nahum 1:7 NLT

God, thank You for being a constant refuge for us. I am so grateful that we can always turn to You in times of trouble. Whenever we feel afraid, anxious, or depressed, help us to place our trust in You alone—because You will never abandon or forget us. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

God's peace

“I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.

John 14:27 NLT

God, we need Your peace today. What we are facing we cannot go through alone. We need You to change the way we think by reminding us that You are with us. You have never failed us and You’re not going to start now. So right now, please fill us with Your peace. No matter what’s going on around us, we will not be troubled or afraid. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Guard your heart

A good person produces good things from the treasury of a good heart, and an evil person produces evil things from the treasury of an evil heart. What you say flows from what is in your heart.

Luke 6:45 NLT

God, I want to draw near to You, but I don’t always know how to do that. Sometimes I find myself choosing to do what is comfortable over what is good. Please help me. Show me how to guard my heart, and then please help me to make wise choices that honor You. Let whatever I say and do be a reflection of my love for You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Reviving the soul

The instructions of the Lord are perfect, reviving the soul. The decrees of the Lord are trustworthy, making wise the simple.

Psalms 19:7 NLT

God, thank You for giving us Your Word! I am so grateful that we can rely on it whenever we need help or guidance. As I draw near to You through studying Scripture, please revive my soul and fill me with Your joy. Make me wise, and help me to trust in You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Share with others

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

Jesus, You illustrated what true sacrifice and love looked like. I want to honor You by willingly following Your example. So please show me how I can do good and share with others. Create in me a willing heart with pure intentions, and give me the strength of character to do what is right. Amen.

Love is always hopeful

Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance.

1 Corinthians 13:7 NLT

God, thank You for being the perfect definition of love. I am so grateful that You demonstrate what love looks like. Show us how we can protect, trust, hope, and persevere. And as You do this, change our hearts and draw us closer to You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Put our children on the right path

Direct your children onto the right path, and when they are older, they will not leave it.

Proverbs 22:6 NLT

God, please show us how to raise our children in a way that honors You and inspires them. Draw the kids in our lives close to You—even when we cannot. Protect them and bless them, and give us the wisdom we need to help them grow in their faith. Amen.

God is our strong tower

The name of the Lord is a strong fortress; the godly run to him and are safe.

Proverbs 18:10 NLT

God, when we feel overwhelmed, help us to call out to You, and give us the strength to keep our eyes fixed on You. I know that in every situation, we can run to You and find safety. So today, please remind us that You are near. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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Devote yourself to prayer

Devote yourselves to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart.

Colossians 4:2 NLT

God, thank You for creating a way for us to talk with You whenever we want. I am so grateful that You want to have a relationship with us. Please show us how to devote ourselves to prayer by drawing us closer to Your heart. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Call on the name of the Lord

For “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”

Romans 10:13 NLT

Jesus, thank You for choosing to take on our pain, grief, and mistakes so that we could enter into Your presence every day. We get to spend eternity with You because You made a way for us to call on Your name and be saved. We don’t deserve this kind of sacrificial love, but I am so grateful for it. Thank You for allowing us to know You personally. In Your name, Amen.

Confess

But if we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness.

1 John 1:9 NLT

God, thank You for the promise that if we confess our mistakes to You, You will forgive us. You are so good and kind to us. Today, I want to acknowledge that sometimes we all struggle with being honest about our mistakes. When that happens, please remind us of Your love, and draw our hearts toward You through forgiveness. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

He gave Himself as a ransom

For, There is one God and one Mediator who can reconcile God and humanity—the man Christ Jesus.

1 Timothy 2:5 NLT

Jesus, thank You for being our constant source of strength. Thank You for offering up Yourself on our behalf. I know we don’t deserve You, but I am so grateful that we have You in our lives. Please continue to change the way we think, and draw us closer to You. I want more of Your presence in our lives. In Your name, Amen.

God's unfailing love

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,

1 Peter 1:3 NLT

God, thank You for Your unfailing love toward us. Every day You show us mercy and grace beyond anything we could ever deserve or imagine. Thank You for the love, hope, and eternal life we have access to because of You. All my praise belongs to You alone! In Jesus’ name, Amen.