Hope in the Lord

I am counting on the Lord; yes, I am counting on him. I have put my hope in his word.

Psalms 130:5 NLT

God, it can be hard to wait sometimes. But even when I wait, I know You are with me. Thank You for always going before me—for preparing my future before I get there. Any control I feel as though I have, I give it to You. Thank You for being the One I can rely on and for comforting me as I wait. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Be generous with what God gives you

But when you give to someone in need, don’t let your left hand know what your right hand is doing.

Matthew 6:3 NLT

God, thank You for being my provider and for caring about my needs. Everything I have is because of Your goodness and provision, and I want to use what I have to bless others. Give me opportunities each day to be generous with what You’ve given me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Faith is

Faith shows the reality of what we hope for; it is the evidence of things we cannot see.

Hebrews 11:1 NLT

God, even when my circumstances are challenging—I know You are good. When everything seems to be going wrong—I trust that You are working everything for good. I have faith in Your plans and Your love for me. Thank You for being the One I can count on. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Clear the way for the Lord

Listen! It’s the voice of someone shouting, “Clear the way through the wilderness for the Lord! Make a straight highway through the wasteland for our God!

Isaiah 40:3 NLT

God, the world is so desperate to know You, and I want to give others the opportunity to experience Your love. Guide me to those who are open to You and please give me the courage to share my experience with You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

The Lord bless you and protect you

“ ‘ “The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.” ’

Numbers 6:24‭-‬26 NIV

God, thank You for blessing me and for always keeping me near You. Thank You for looking upon me with delight and love. Thank You for showing me mercy. Thank You for seeing me through every challenge and bringing me peace. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Doing good to others

Therefore, whenever we have the opportunity, we should do good to everyone—especially to those in the family of faith.

Galatians 6:10 NLT

God, thank You for giving me opportunities to do good to others every day. Help me to act on those opportunities—even when I don’t feel like it. Give me the endurance to serve, the strength to always be kind, and the courage to pray bold prayers on behalf of others. Make me more like You each day. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

I give thanks to 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, sometimes my circumstances are challenging—but I know there are so many things to be grateful for. I’m thankful that You’ve given me life and an opportunity to have a relationship with You. Thank You for always caring for me—even in life’s hardest moments. I love you, Lord. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

God is good

Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will live in the house of the Lord forever.

Psalms 23:6 NLT

God, thank You for always being good. Sometimes I worry, but I know that with You I am safe and protected. So please help me to notice the ways in which You lead me each day so that I can live a life that honors Your will. Thank You for loving me and for giving me the opportunity to have a relationship with You. I give my future to You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Search with all your heart

Joyful are those who obey his laws and search for him with all their hearts.

Psalms 119:2 NLT

God, I want to seek You with all my heart. You are my everything—so let my actions match my words. Each day, help me to draw closer to You. Guide me through each decision I make, and inspire me with new dreams and pursuits. I want to honor You in all that I do. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Good News for all

And then he told them, “Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone.

Mark 16:15 NLT

Jesus, I want to share the Gospel with the world. Each day, help me to be an example of Your love to a world who doesn’t know You. Guide me to those who need to experience Your goodness, and draw others closer to You through my words and actions. Amen.

Thankful in everything

Come into his city with songs of thanksgiving and into his courtyards with songs of praise. Thank him and praise his name.

Psalms 100:4 NCV

God, I’m so grateful I have the opportunity to have a relationship with You. Thank You for not only blessing me with Your presence, but for wanting good things for me. I’m honored to serve You, Lord. I pray that all I do will bring glory and honor to You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Love at all times

Friends love through all kinds of weather, and families stick together in all kinds of trouble.

God, thank You that I don’t have to go through life alone. I’m grateful You created us to depend on one another and share our life experiences with others. Community is Your design, and I pray that I won’t take it for granted. Help me to love and serve my friends well. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Thanking God

Whatever is good and perfect is a gift coming down to us from God our Father, who created all the lights in the heavens. He never changes or casts a shifting shadow.

James 1:17 NLT

God, I believe that every good and perfect thing is from You. Thank You for not only wanting good things for me, but for also loving me. I’m grateful for every blessing You’ve placed in my life, and I choose to focus my mind on these things. I love You, Lord. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Love and live generously

“To you who are ready for the truth, I say this: Love your enemies. Let them bring out the best in you, not the worst. When someone gives you a hard time, respond with the energies of prayer for that person. If someone slaps you in the face, stand there and take it. If someone grabs your shirt, giftwrap your best coat and make a present of it. If someone takes unfair advantage of you, use the occasion to practice the servant life. No more tit-for-tat stuff. Live generously.

Luke 6:27‭-‬30 MSG

God, it can be difficult to love those who have mistreated me, but I know You love them—so I want to love them too. Encourage me to pray for those I am too hurt to be around. Give me the courage to go out of my way and to be kind to those who are unkind. And provide me with the strength I need to forgive them. You are the Judge—not me—and I am just as unworthy of Your love. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Keep God’s Commands

Those who know my commands and obey them are the ones who love me, and my Father will love those who love me. I will love them and will show myself to them.”

John 14:21 NCV

God, I love You—and because I love You, I want to keep Your commands. Help me each day to become more like You. Help me to serve and love others when it’s hard, and give me the discipline to keep my thoughts on You. I devote my life to You—use me for Your glory. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Bring people to God

All nations will come to your light; mighty kings will come to see your radiance.

Isaiah 60:3 NLT

God, I am honored to be Your servant. Thank You for being a good King—for loving Your people and wanting what’s best for them. I want to share Your love with the world. Use me to spread the Gospel and bring people to You—and please give me the courage and endurance to do so. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

A Generous Heart

Make sure you don’t take things for granted and go slack in working for the common good; share what you have with others. God takes particular pleasure in acts of worship—a different kind of “sacrifice”—that take place in kitchen and workplace and on the streets.

Hebrews 13:16 MSG

God, thank You for caring for the needs of Your people. You give me everything I need—everything I have is Yours. So please use me and what I have to fulfill the needs of others. Even when it feels hard to be generous, please help me to be willing to give my time, money, and possessions for the good of others. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Focus on God

Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth.

Colossians 3:2 NLT

God, thank You for all of the wonderful things You’ve done in my life. Sometimes when my circumstances are hard, I can forget about Your goodness. In those moments, help me to trust Your goodness and love for me. Help me to keep my focus on You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Use your talents to serve others

Each of you has received a gift to use to serve others. Be good servants of God’s various gifts of grace.

1 Peter 4:10 NCV

God, thank You for uniquely creating me to serve You. I want to use the gifts You’ve given me to bless You and Your people. I want to be a faithful manager of all that You entrust to me. So please show me how to use my talents to serve others and glorify Your holy name. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

God freed me

God met me more than halfway, he freed me from my anxious fears. Look at him; give him your warmest smile. Never hide your feelings from him.

Psalm 34:4‭-‬5 MSG

God, sometimes, it’s hard for me to turn to You when I’m afraid, but I trust that You will answer me when I seek You. I know You hear my anxious thoughts—I give them to You. Please give me peace in return, and help me to trust Your control. No matter what happens in my life, I trust that You and Your plans are good. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Loving others

Most important of all, continue to show deep love for each other, for love covers a multitude of sins.

1 Peter 4:8 NLT

God, sometimes it’s hard to love others. But even when people are unkind, I want to choose to love them because You love them. Encourage me to love others even when it’s challenging, and give me opportunities each day to go out of my way to show Your love to everyone I encounter. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Peace in all Circumstances

You, Lord, give true peace to those who depend on you, because they trust you.

Isaiah 26:3 NCV

God, thank You for promising to bring me peace. During worrying circumstances, help me to continue to keep my mind on You and Your good promises. Because I trust in Your control, I know I don’t have to be anxious about anything. Please remind me every day of this truth. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

The Lord's instructions

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, I trust that Your law is perfect. I may not always understand Your ways, but I know You care about my well-being and You have my best interest in mind. Encourage me each day to stay within the boundaries You have set for me, and help me to remember that You know more than I do—You are God and I am not. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Don't give up

So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up.

Galatians 6:9 NLT

God, help me to never become tired of doing good things. As I grow closer to You, give me the endurance to serve and love others no matter how I’m feeling. I want to bring those around me closer to You—so please help me to act more like You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Our daily bread

Pray like this: Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy. May your Kingdom come soon. May your will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us today the food we need, and forgive us our sins, as we have forgiven those who sin against us. And don’t let us yield to temptation, but rescue us from the evil one.

Matthew 6:9‭-‬13 NLT

God, thank You for caring about my needs and for promising to be my provider. I’m grateful that You are my loving Father—and You care about my well-being. Please sustain me and my loved ones, guide my decision-making, and provide me with ideas and dreams. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Two are better than one

Two people are better than one, because they get more done by working together.

Ecclesiastes 4:9 NCV

God, thank You for creating us to live in community with one another. I’m grateful that we don’t have to go through life alone, and we can trust and rely on each other during life’s challenges. Please provide me with people who will pray for me during hard times and celebrate with me during good times. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Rescued from darkness

God rescued us from dead-end alleys and dark dungeons. He’s set us up in the kingdom of the Son he loves so much, the Son who got us out of the pit we were in, got rid of the sins we were doomed to keep repeating.

Colossians 1:13‭-‬14 MSG

God, thank You for rescuing me from darkness and evil. I am so grateful You have made me a citizen of Your kingdom. Help me to remember the freedom I have with You when I face hard situations. I believe You have the ability to change circumstances for the better. Through every challenge I face, I ask that You will free me from worry and fear and bring me Your peace. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

God is my shepherd

The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters.

Psalms 23:1‭-‬2 NASB1995

God, thank You for being my Shepherd. I know with You, I lack nothing. I’m grateful I can trust You with my worries, and I can be at peace knowing You are in control. Thank You for guiding me through each day of my life. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Nothing compared to eternity

Yet what we suffer now is nothing compared to the glory he will reveal to us later.

Romans 8:18 NLT

God, I know I will face troubles in this world, but I also know You are in control. In all circumstances, help me to remember Your promises, and remind me of the beautiful eternity with You that I will have. Thank You for being with me during hardship. Today, please give me the courage and strength I need to stand firm in my faith. In Jesus’ name, Amen.