Be guided by the Holy Spirit

So I say, let the Holy Spirit guide your lives. Then you won’t be doing what your sinful nature craves.

Galatians 5:16 NLT

God, I want to walk with You. Help me to crave a life that is led by You. Today, please fill me with Your Spirit’s wisdom, power, and strength. Give me the courage to be still and trust You. Teach me to listen to Your Spirit, and show me how to obey You faithfully and follow You boldly. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Faith comes from the Word of the Lord

So faith comes from hearing, that is, hearing the Good News about Christ.

Romans 10:17 NLT

Jesus, thank You for sharing Your life with me. Today, please strengthen my faith. Remind me of who You are and what You have accomplished. Even when lies and doubts surround me, keep my heart and mind focused on You. And as You do that, please give me the courage to tell others about Your world-changing love. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

To all that believe

But to all who believed him and accepted him, he gave the right to become children of God.

John 1:12 NLT

God, thank You for loving me. You see me as I truly am, and You still accept me! Today, I bring all my false labels and names to You. You know what I’ve been called, and what I’ve believed about myself. Please replace any false narratives with Your truth: that I am Your child, and greatly loved by You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Don't be afraid

For I hold you by your right hand— I, the Lord your God. And I say to you, ‘Don’t be afraid. I am here to help you.

Isaiah 41:13 NLT

God, You know exactly what I’m going through right now. You’re not surprised or intimidated by it. Thank You for always being near, consistent, and protective. You never fail me. Today, please remind me of how close You are. As I reach out to You, please come and rescue me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Christ lives in me

My old self has been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me. So I live in this earthly body by trusting in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.

Galatians 2:20 NLT

God, my life is Yours. Please take every part of it. Every area of my life that doesn’t honor You—take it. Every insecurity, fear, selfish ambition, and past hurt—I give it all to You. Please put those things to death so that way I can experience Your abundant life. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Give it all to God

Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.

1 Peter 5:7 NLT

God, You know that I need You. I’m sorry for all the times I’ve pretended that I’m fine on my own. Please forgive me. Today, I come to You just as I am, and I give You all of my anxieties, cares, and worries. Please replace worry with peace, anxiety with hope, and concern with confident trust. I know that I am safe with You, and You can handle my problems. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

God's love is unfailing

For the Lord is good. His unfailing love continues forever, and his faithfulness continues to each generation.

Psalms 100:5 NLT

God, nothing is impossible for You. You love me even when I’m unloveable. You are good to me even when I don’t deserve it. You are kind and compassionate toward me even when I mess up. You show me what faithful love looks like. Thank You for never leaving or forsaking me! Today, remind of the ways You have shown up in my life so that way I can intentionally praise You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

And the door will be opened

For everyone who asks, receives. Everyone who seeks, finds. And to everyone who knocks, the door will be opened.

Matthew 7:8 NLT

God, I’m so grateful that I can come to You with any situation, and You will hear and answer me. Today, I come to You with my questions, concerns, and plans for the future. Please help me to listen to Your voice, and trust Your direction. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

The beginning of wisdom

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

Proverbs 9:10 NIV

God, when I think about who You are and all that You’ve done, it overwhelms me. I am filled with awe and wonder at how powerful yet merciful You are. Deepen my knowledge of Your love and faithfulness. Fill me with wisdom that only comes from knowing You. Be the foundation of my life so that way my life reflects You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Guard Your Heart

Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life.

Proverbs 4:23 NLT

Jesus, thank You for loving me unconditionally. Thank You for coming to earth to rescue us. I want to love You the way that You love me. I know that this isn’t easy. I know that this will cost me something. But I want You to be first in my life. So please show me how to guard my heart, and teach me how to become more like You. Amen.

East to West

Everywhere—from east to west— praise the name of the Lord.

Psalms 113:3 NLT

God, You are good. No matter what goes on around me—You are good. You are worthy of praise because You are God. You provide for me, strengthen me, deliver me, and heal me. Even when I don’t see You at work in my life, that doesn’t change the fact that You are working. There is no one like You. So regardless of what I face today, I will praise You! In Jesus’ name, Amen.

All that I am praises the Lord

Let all that I am praise the Lord; may I never forget the good things he does for me.

Psalm 103:2 NLT

God, thank You for showing me Your mercy and faithfulness. You are my healer, restorer, rescuer, conqueror, and provider. You give me Your strength, joy, peace, and love. No one compares to You. You are my God, and You are worthy of all my praise! In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Trust in the Lord

See, God has come to save me. I will trust in him and not be afraid. The Lord God is my strength and my song; he has given me victory.”

Isaiah 12:2 NLT

God, thank You for being my strength and my defense. You are always reliable and Your promises to me are always secure. I have nothing to fear because You are with me. You protect me, strengthen me, and go before me. You are all I need because You are my salvation. Thank You! In Jesus’ name, Amen.

If you are wise ...

If you are wise and understand God’s ways, prove it by living an honorable life, doing good works with the humility that comes from wisdom.

James 3:13 NLT

God, please show me how to live an honorable life. Show me how to love others like You have loved me. Show me how to honor and worship You with my life. Give me Your wisdom. Teach me how to live, so that I might live for You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

God is good

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

1 Chronicles 16:34 NLT

God, thank You for being unstoppable, unchangeable, all-powerful, and incomparable. You alone are worthy of all my praise, honor, and glory! Your love endures forever, and I am forever grateful for who You are. Thank You for making a way for me to know You personally. Nothing compares to You! In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Have a Jesus attitude

You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had.

Philippians 2:5 NLT

Jesus, You showed me what true humility should look like. Thank You for Your kindness and grace toward me. Please show me how to have the same attitude toward others like You had toward me. Teach me to love people unconditionally and sacrificially—for Your glory, and their good. Amen.

Be devoted to one another

Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other.

Romans 12:10 NLT

Jesus, thank You for showing me what unconditional love looks like. It’s because You love me deeply that You ask me to love others deeply. Please help me with this. Show me how to love others like You have loved me. Bring to my mind ways that I can honor others, and then help me to do so with gladness and joy. Amen.

Even in deep waters

When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown. When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you.

Isaiah 43:2 NLT

God, You know me. You know what I am facing, and what I’ve already overcome. Please draw near to me right now. Please remind me that You are near me. Show me glimpses of Your faithfulness in this season. Restore my hope and my joy, and teach me how to place my trust in You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

God's masterpiece

For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.

Ephesians 2:10 NLT

God, thank You for carefully creating me. I was not a mistake—I am a creation You thoughtfully designed. Thank You! Today, please help me to see myself the way that You see me. Show me how I can take part in the plans You are preparing me for. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

God-breathed

All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work.

2 Timothy 3:16‭-‬17 NLT

God, Thank You for giving me a way to know Your character, nature, and will. Your Word is truth, and nothing can compare with it. But I don’t ever want to take Scripture for granted. So starting today, help me to prioritize meditating on Your Word—because it is a gift from You that has the power to change my life. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Humble yourself

So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and at the right time he will lift you up in honor.

1 Peter 5:6 NLT

God, I need You. I cannot keep pretending that I have my life together, because I don’t. You alone are able to help and sustain me. You alone are able to give me the strength I need to get through each day. Today, please show me that You are in control, and that You are enough for me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

New heart, new spirit

And I will give you a new heart, and I will put a new spirit in you. I will take out your stony, stubborn heart and give you a tender, responsive heart.

Ezekiel 36:26 NLT

God, take back my life. Take my burdens and remove my fear. Replace all my insecurities and anxieties with Your peace. Make my soul responsive to Your voice, and teach me to trust in Your faithfulness. Restore my joy, and give me strength for today and hope for tomorrow. Give me a heart that longs to obey Your promptings. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Repent and be baptized

Peter replied, “Each of you must repent of your sins and turn to God, and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. Then you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Acts 2:38 NLT

Jesus, forgive me for the times I haven’t been “all in.” Forgive me for the ways I have turned away from You physically, spiritually, and emotionally. If You’re not at the center of my life, then nothing else matters. So please show me what steps I need to take to draw near to You. Show me how to live a life that is completely devoted to the glory of Your name. Amen.

Power

But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”

Acts 1:8 NLT

Father God, You are faithful! Nothing is impossible for You because all authority is Yours. Thank You for giving me access to this authority through Your Holy Spirit. Thank You for allowing me to draw near to You. Please show me how to walk with Your boldness through life. As I seek You, guide me and teach me how to confidently disciple others. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Love your neighbor

For the whole law can be summed up in this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.”

Galatians 5:14 NLT

Jesus, You showed me what love means when You sacrificed Yourself to save us. Please give me the boldness to love others like You have loved me. Make me aware of Your Holy Spirit, and show me what other people need. Allow me to meet the needs of others by loving them sacrificially. Amen.

Life and Peace

So letting your sinful nature control your mind leads to death. But letting the Spirit control your mind leads to life and peace.

Romans 8:6 NLT

God, thank You for the gift of Your Spirit. Your Spirit is always with me, shaping my character. Today, I want to make an intentional decision to trust You by allowing Your Spirit to guide me. Please change the way I think and act so that my whole life revolves around You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Be compassionate

You must be compassionate, just as your Father is compassionate.

Luke 6:36 NLT

God, even though we mess up, hurt each other, and offend You—You still love us. You still have mercy on us. Thank You. Forgive me for all the times I’ve chosen anger and bitterness over forgiveness and compassion. Please reveal who I need to show mercy to today, and then help me to obey Your prompting. Show me how to love people like You love people. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Be...

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, I am Your child. You have set me apart and adopted me into Your eternal family. So please shape my heart. Teach me how to act in a way that honors You. Remove any patterns of behavior in my life that displease You, and replace them with characteristics that show how much I love You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.