He is near

Seek the Lord while you can find him. Call on him now while he is near. Let the wicked change their ways and banish the very thought of doing wrong. Let them turn to the Lord that he may have mercy on them. Yes, turn to our God, for he will forgive generously.

Isaiah 55:6‭-‬7 NLT

God, through Jesus, You have made Yourself known. Thank You for providing a way for me to know You deeply. When I struggle to hear You, please give me encouragement and guidance through Your Word. Help me to turn closer to You and further away from my old life. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Open the door

“Look! I stand at the door and knock. If you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in, and we will share a meal together as friends.

Revelation 3:20 NLT

God, You know me inside and out—even the parts I struggle to hand over to You. Please transform my heart so that I can continuously offer more of myself to You. Come into my life, and change me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Trust the Lord

Fearing people is a dangerous trap, but trusting the Lord means safety.

Proverbs 29:25 NLT

God, I am not always sure what the future will bring. But I know that You have a plan and purpose for my life. Thank You for guiding and protecting me. As I continue to follow You, I will not be afraid—instead, I will trust in You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

In His kindness

In his kindness God called you to share in his eternal glory by means of Christ Jesus. So after you have suffered a little while, he will restore, support, and strengthen you, and he will place you on a firm foundation.

1 Peter 5:10 NLT

God, thank You for being the God of all grace. You sent Your Son so that I can experience eternity with You. Your Word says that You will restore me and make me strong. Please make me willing to allow Your Spirit to transform my life. And as You do that, please continue to give me hope that my suffering won’t last forever. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Pursue a life of righteousness

Whoever pursues righteousness and unfailing love will find life, righteousness, and honor.

Proverbs 21:21 NLT

God, You declare that whoever pursues a life of righteousness will find life, prosperity, and honor. I am grateful that obeying You can lead to an abundant life. But in moments when obeying You leaves me feeling alone, hurt, or disrespected, please give me the strength to hold onto Your hope for my future. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Faithful in the little

“If you are faithful in little things, you will be faithful in large ones. But if you are dishonest in little things, you won’t be honest with greater responsibilities.

Luke 16:10 NLT

God, You have given me unique gifts for Your glory. Please provide opportunities where I can use what You have given for Your Kingdom. Make me generous with my time and resources. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Apart from God we cannot do anything

“Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing.

John 15:5 NLT

God, thank You for making a way for me to have a relationship with You. All relationships, take time, care, and effort—so please show me how I can spend intentional time seeking and knowing You more. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Be still

“Be still, and know that I am God! I will be honored by every nation. I will be honored throughout the world.”

Psalms 46:10 NLT

God, You alone are all-knowing, present, and powerful. You are the God who created the heavens and the earth, the sun and the moon, and all of creation. All people will come to know Your glory and goodness. Please help me to submit my will to Yours so that I can fulfill the purpose You have created for me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Living at peace with others

Work at living in peace with everyone, and work at living a holy life, for those who are not holy will not see the Lord.

Hebrews 12:14 NLT

God, You invite me into a peaceful relationship with You where I can be fully known and loved. You also invite me to pursue peace with others around me. Please help me to approach my relationships with grace and wisdom. Grant me the knowledge to recognize when I should speak and when I should listen in my pursuit of peace. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

God sent the Holy Spirit

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.

John 14:26 NLT

God, thank You for not leaving me to figure out the details of my life alone. Your Spirit guides me so that I can know Your teachings. You want me to make thoughtful choices, and Your Spirit enables me to act wisely. Please help me to discern Your voice from others that may distract me from Your calling. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

The Lord is faithful

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

2 Thessalonians 3:3 NLT

God, thank You for Your faithfulness to me, even when I have been unfaithful to You. Thank You for Your presence in my life. You never leave me to handle my problems alone. Please continue to protect and strengthen me, as I continue to place my hope and trust in You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Do what it says

But don’t just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves. For if you listen to the word and don’t obey, it is like glancing at your face in a mirror. You see yourself, walk away, and forget what you look like.

James 1:22‭-‬24 NLT

God, You invite me to obey You because You want the very best for me. Please make me eager to obey You, even when I don't understand Your plan. Give me wisdom to recognize the difference between what I think is best, and what Your best is for my life. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Living a changed life

Prove by the way you live that you have repented of your sins and turned to God.

Matthew 3:8 NLT

God, thank You for loving me! You have changed my life. Thank You for allowing me to live a life that shows how I have been changed by You. Please help me to bear good fruit so that others can know You more intimately. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

The model of love

Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud

1 Corinthians 13:4 NLT

God, You are the model of love. So please help me to show love to others as You have shown it to me. Let my actions prove that I love You, and that I love the people You created. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Keep praying

Rejoice in our confident hope. Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying.

Romans 12:12 NLT

God, I am grateful for all the plans You have made for my life. Because You are in control, I can place my hope in You even when I face trouble. Going forward, please help me to have honest conversations with You when my future feels unclear. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

God determines our steps

We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps.

Proverbs 16:9 NLT

God, You know my thoughts and desires. You know what I want and what I need. But my life is not my own—it is Yours. So please help me to act on the thoughts and desires that turn me closer to You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Praise the Name of the Lord

O Lord, I will honor and praise your name, for you are my God. You do such wonderful things! You planned them long ago, and now you have accomplished them.

Isaiah 25:1 NLT

God, I want to use my time to give You honor and praise. You have done incredible things in my life and in the lives of those around me. One day, all people will know of Your power and glory. Until then, please help me to live in such a way that draws people to You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Not Ashamed

For I am not ashamed of this Good News about Christ. It is the power of God at work, saving everyone who believes—the Jew first and also the Gentile.

Romans 1:16 NLT

God, thank You for Your saving work in my life. On the hardest days, please help me to remember the Good News—that Jesus died so that I could have a restored relationship with You. Let my life be an outpouring of the grace that You have given me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Blessed are the persecuted

God blesses those who are persecuted for doing right, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.

Matthew 5:10 NLT

God, when I feel weak, remind me that You are strong. And when I feel like giving up, give me the strength to persevere. Show me what it means to pursue righteousness, and then help me to live well. I want every aspect of my life to glorify Your name. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

God's Word is alive

For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires.

Hebrews 4:12 NLT

God, Your Word is actively changing my life. It challenges and convicts me. It heals my heart and encourages me to faithfully follow You. Thank You for the gift of Your Word! Today, I invite You to continue to use it to shape me into who You’ve created me to be. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

God has a plan for you

For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.

Jeremiah 29:11 NLT

God, before the world was formed, You had a plan for my life. You have always wanted me to live in hope of Your good plan. Please help me to have patience when Your plans don’t seem clear. Give me the faith to trust that You are working. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Walk with the wise

Walk with the wise and become wise; associate with fools and get in trouble.

Proverbs 13:20 NLT

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.

Do it for an eternal crown

All athletes are disciplined in their training. They do it to win a prize that will fade away, but we do it for an eternal prize.

1 Corinthians 9:25 NLT

God, You gave me a spirit of self-control and discipline for this life, but also for eternity. Please help me to exercise these gifts faithfully. Please ensure that my sacrifices are not made in vain. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

They will be comforted

God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted.

Matthew 5:4 NLT

God, You see those who mourn, and You promise to comfort them. Please bring healing to our hearts when we grieve. Give hope to those feeling hopeless, and strength to anyone feeling overwhelmed. Show us how close You are in the midst of our grief. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

God is our comforter

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.

My help comes from the Lord

My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth!

Psalms 121:2 NLT

God, thank You for reminding me that You are my helper. You will not let me stumble or fall. You watch over and protect me. Thank You for showing me what it means to practice humble servanthood. In Jesus’ name, Amen.