Godliness

Godliness guards the path of the blameless, but the evil are misled by sin.

Proverbs 13:6 NLT

God, I want to live a life that honors You. I want to obey You because I love You. Please help me do this. Shape my heart so that it longs to do what pleases You. Draw me closer to You so that Your righteousness fills my life. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

One's Friends

There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.

John 15:13 NLT

Jesus, please teach me how to be kind and selfless. Help me to show how much I love You by loving others the way You’ve asked me to. Remove bitterness, pettiness, and selfishness from me. Root my life in Your love so that only loving actions become the fruit of my life. Amen.

Trust in the Lord

Some nations boast of their chariots and horses, but we boast in the name of the Lord our God.

Psalms 20:7 NLT

Jesus, I trust You. My God, I love You. You always provide for me. You always protect me. You are always there for me. There is no where I could run to escape Your presence, and that is why I should confidently place my trust in You. Forgive me for the times I haven’t done that. Please change my heart so that I long to put You first in my life. Amen.

Blessed are the poor in spirit

“God blesses those who are poor and realize their need for him, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.

Matthew 5:3 NLT

God, help me. Here I am—I need You. I have nothing without You. You are the giver of every good and perfect gift, and You are all I need. Please restore my hope and joy, and draw me closer to You. Make me aware of how You are at work in my life, and teach me how to rejoice in You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

God is sending 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 calling me by name and sending me in Your name. I want to confidently follow You, but sometimes, I struggle to see myself the way You see me. When I get overwhelmed by my insecurities, remind me that I belong to You. Fill me with Your peace so that I joyfully, and boldly, go wherever You send me. Amen.

Trust God

“Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me.

John 14:1 NLT

Jesus, I trust You. I don’t need to understand everything that’s happening—I just need to be still, and know You. You fight for me. You died for me. You are for me. Thank You. You are enough for me, and so I will place my hope, trust, joy, and future in You. I believe in You. Amen.

Become like children

Then he said, “I tell you the truth, unless you turn from your sins and become like little children, you will never get into the Kingdom of Heaven. So anyone who becomes as humble as this little child is the greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven. “And anyone who welcomes a little child like this on my behalf is welcoming me.

Matthew 18:3‭-‬5 NLT

God, You are worthy of all my worship! Thank You for being a safe place for me to run to. Thank You for being my source of strength and help when I am in trouble. Draw me closer to You. Teach me how to approach You with a childlike heart by confidently trusting You with my life. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Gracious and Attractive

Let your conversation be gracious and attractive so that you will have the right response for everyone.

Colossians 4:6 NLT

God, teach me how to show grace, kindness, compassion, and mercy toward others. Let my life be a shining light that draws people closer to You and Your love. Use me to bring Your encouragement and hope to people who desperately need it. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Submit to God

So humble yourselves before God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

James 4:7 NLT

God, help me. You know who I am and what I need. You know how easy it is for me to get distracted and grow discouraged. But it’s in humbling myself before You that You give me the strength to resist the devil's schemes. So show me how to surrender my life to You. You alone are worth following, so show me how to stay faithful. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

The Lord is a mighty tower

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

Proverbs 18:10 NLT

God, I am so grateful that You know everything I’m going through. Today, I want to run to You first before I seek help from anyone else. You alone are my source of strength. You alone have everything I need. So here I am—I need Your help. Please rescue me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Accept God's help

So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most.

Hebrews 4:16 NLT

God, please show me how to approach You with confidence. I know that You care for me, I know that You love me—but sometimes I doubt my worthiness. Please replace any doubts I have with bold assurance that I belong to You, and You long to hear from me. Here I am— please help me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

All your needs

And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:19 NLT

Father God, You met my greatest need when You sent Your Son to rescue me from eternal separation from You. Thank You! I never want to take Your kindness for granted. So today, please teach me to come honestly before You and to trust You with what I need. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Good is worthy

“You are worthy, O Lord our God, to receive glory and honor and power. For you created all things, and they exist because you created what you pleased.”

Revelation 4:11 NLT

God, You are worthy of all my praise, and You created me to praise You! So please show me how to worship You in all that I do. When people look back on my life, I want them to give You glory. So please teach me how to make my life an act of worship. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Repentance = Salvation

For the kind of sorrow God wants us to experience leads us away from sin and results in salvation. There’s no regret for that kind of sorrow. But worldly sorrow, which lacks repentance, results in spiritual death.

2 Corinthians 7:10 NLT

God, thank You for showing me mercy, grace, and kindness. It’s Your kindness that draws me to repentance. Today, I am choosing to surrender areas of my life that are pulling me away from You. Please change the way I think and act so that I might draw closer to You and Your good plans for my life. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Act - Love - Walk

No, O people, the Lord has told you what is good, and this is what he requires of you: to do what is right, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.

Micah 6:8 NLT

God, please show me how to love You and Your people. Align my heart with Your will, and help me to make decisions that bring You glory and honor. Help me to see myself accurately so that way I can love others fully. Show me how to show justice and mercy to those who need it—because those are actions that delight You and show that I am Your child. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

No condemnation

So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus.

Romans 8:1 NLT

God, thank You for sending Your Son so that way I can experience mercy and grace instead of a condemning sentence. Thank You for erasing my past. Please help me to see myself the way You see me: as whole, loved, and set apart for Your glory. Shape the way I think, and draw me close to You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Be filled

For as the waters fill the sea, the earth will be filled with an awareness of the glory of the Lord.

Habakkuk 2:14 NLT

Father God, You created everything! The nature I admire—You made it! The people You’ve placed in my life—You carefully crafted each of them! You are constantly displaying Your greatness through the things You create. Thank You for creating the world with such care. All of creation points to how great You are. Today, I want to pause and give You the praise You deserve! In Jesus’ name, Amen.

The Lord is good

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 taking care of me. You are my strength and my support. You promise to take care of me and fight for me. Thank You for giving me Yourself. Today, please remind me that You are near. Teach me how to surrender and trust in You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Do not be anxious

“That is why I tell you not to worry about everyday life—whether you have enough food and drink, or enough clothes to wear. Isn’t life more than food, and your body more than clothing?

Matthew 6:25 NLT

God, You know what I need, and You know what I want. And regardless of what my current situation is—I believe that You are enough for me. Your provision is enough for me. Your love is enough for me. Your will is enough for me. So today, I surrender my concerns for the future and my current worries. I will pursue You and trust that You will take care of me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Pruned

He cuts off every branch of mine that doesn’t produce fruit, and he prunes the branches that do bear fruit so they will produce even more.

John 15:2 NLT

God, You know everything about me. You know the areas of my life that have potential—but are being held back by broken habits and belief systems. Please bring clarity and healing to my life by cutting away anything that is cluttering or destroying my heart and mind. Transform me so that way I continue to bear healthy fruit. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Don't store up treasures

“Don’t store up treasures here on earth, where moths eat them and rust destroys them, and where thieves break in and steal.

Matthew 6:19 NLT

Father God, You have shown me what matters most—and that is to love You, and love others. So please help me to align my life with Your will. Show me how to invest my time, resources, and money into the one thing that has eternal value—Your Kingdom. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

The way we speak

The tongue can bring death or life; those who love to talk will reap the consequences.

Proverbs 18:21 NLT

God, I want to submit to You. Please fill my mind with thoughts that honor You and other people, so that way my words bring life and encouragement to everyone. Transform me into a new person by changing the way I think—and the way I speak. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Fear not

Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.

Isaiah 41:10 NLT

God, please help me. When I’m overwhelmed and tired, show me how to run to You. Give me the strength I need to endure whatever comes my way. Take the weight of my concerns off of me, and help me to remember that You are always near. You will always protect and support me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

All things

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

1 Corinthians 13:7 NLT

God, please show me how to align my life with Your love. I want to radiantly display who You are to the world around me. Draw me closer to You so that way I look more like You. Teach me how to love like You by protecting, trusting, hoping, and persevering on behalf of other people. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Honor your father and mother

“Honor your father and mother.” This is the first commandment with a promise: If you honor your father and mother, “things will go well for you, and you will have a long life on the earth.”

Ephesians 6:2‭-‬3 NLT

God, thank You for being a good Father to me. Today, please show me how to honor You by honoring the people You’ve placed in my life. Show me how to selflessly serve others, and give me opportunities to encourage both the parents and kids You’ve placed in my life. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

One mediator

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

1 Timothy 2:5 NLT

Father, thank you for sending Your Son to mediate for us. Thank you that His sacrifice on the cross offers reconciliation for all who accept Him as their Lord and Savior. This freely given gift is all too often left unopened. I pray today that there would be a revival and that Your children would turn back to You. In Jesus Name, Amen

Align my heart

And the Holy Spirit helps us in our weakness. For example, we don’t know what God wants us to pray for. But the Holy Spirit prays for us with groanings that cannot be expressed in words.

Romans 8:26 NLT

Father God, thank You for giving me constant access to Your Holy Spirit. Even when I don’t know what to pray, Your Spirit prays on my behalf. Thank You for being the God who is always near. Today, draw me closer to You. Align my heart with Yours and be the center of my life. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Take delight in the Lord

Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you your heart’s desires.

Psalms 37:4 NLT

Father God, You are glorious! The more I delight in You, the more I am satisfied by You. Nothing compares to You. You are the source of love, and I am filled with love when I delight in You. Thank You for delighting in me. Thank You for approving of me. I want to honor You with my life, so today—show me how to delight in You completely. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

With God ...

But in that coming day no weapon turned against you will succeed. You will silence every voice raised up to accuse you. These benefits are enjoyed by the servants of the Lord; their vindication will come from me. I, the Lord, have spoken!

Isaiah 54:17 NLT

God, there is nothing that You won’t prevail in. You will have victory over those who deny and unfairly accuse You. Thank You for giving me the gift of Your grace and love. While I wait for Your victory to be completely realized, please give me hope when my faith falters or when I am unfairly accused. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

The Lord is my ...

The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my savior; my God is my rock, in whom I find protection. He is my shield, the power that saves me, and my place of safety.

Psalms 18:2 NLT

Father God, thank You for being my source of strength. You are here for me no matter what I face, and I’m so grateful I can take refuge in You. Today, help me to come before You humbly and honestly. Give me the courage to surrender my concerns to You, and trust You with the results. I invite You to become my source of strength today. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

God's grace is sufficient

Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me.

2 Corinthians 12:9 NLT

God, thank You for giving me Yourself. Thank You for empowering me to face whatever comes my way. Help me to remember that even when I’m weak, You are still strong. And You can take the hardest of situations and turn it around for Your glory and my good. So please help me to glorify You with all that I am. Let my weaknesses become windows that Your glory shines through. In Jesus’ name, Amen.