With God everything is possible

Looking into their eyes, Jesus replied, “Humanly speaking, no one, because no one can save himself. But what seems impossible to you is never impossible to God!”

Matthew 19:26 TPT

God, unclench my closed fists. Whatever it is that’s holding me back—I release it to You. Please deliver me as I battle against my selfish desires and thoughts. Show me how to love You above all else. I want to live my best life for You today. 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.

Encourage and challenge others

Discover creative ways to encourage others and to motivate them toward acts of compassion, doing beautiful works as expressions of love. This is not the time to pull away and neglect meeting together, as some have formed the habit of doing. In fact, we should come together even more frequently, eager to encourage and urge each other onward as we anticipate that day dawning.

Hebrews 10:24‭-‬25 TPT

God, thank You for being a constant encouragement to me. And thank You for placing people in my life who encourage and challenge me to grow closer to You. Today, please show me how I can intentionally encourage the people You place in my life. Show me how I can prepare for Your return by loving others as You have loved me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Put on the Armor of God

A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil. For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places.

Ephesians 6:10‭-‬12 NLT

God, You equip us with tools that draw us closer to You and help us stand against schemes created to destroy us. Thank You for Your protection. Thank You for caring for us at all times. Today, help me to intentionally put on all of the armor You freely offer me. Give me the strength to stand firm in You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Every "need"

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.

God provides a way

The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you can endure.

1 Corinthians 10:13 NLT

God, because I know Your Son Jesus—sin doesn’t have control over my life. But because the world isn’t fully restored yet, I still find myself tempted. Your Word says that You will provide a way through temptation. Thank You! Please help me see a way out of temptation and the courage to say “no” to things that could harm me. I want to faithfully follow You at all times. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Words have power

So may the words of my mouth, my meditation-thoughts, and every movement of my heart be always pure and pleasing, acceptable before your eyes, Yahweh, my only Redeemer, my Protector.

Psalms 19:14 TPT

God, Scripture demonstrates the power and impact words have. Please teach me to be wise and kind with my words. Help me to control my tongue and speak words that honor myself, others, and especially You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

God is so great

Yours, O Lord, is the greatness, the power, the glory, the victory, and the majesty. Everything in the heavens and on earth is yours, O Lord, and this is your kingdom. We adore you as the one who is over all things.

1 Chronicles 29:11 NLT

God, You are so great. You created the universe and yet—You still choose to care about me. This blows my mind! Thank You for being all-powerful and ever-present at the same time. Please don’t let me take for granted the gift I have of an intimate relationship with You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Perfect peace

Therefore, since we have been made right in God’s sight by faith, we have peace with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us.

Romans 5:1 NLT

God, thank You for the perfect peace that comes from being Your child. And it’s through nothing I’ve done, but by faith alone. I love that I can talk to You at any time. You embrace me like an innocent child despite my mess and mistakes. Thank You for this undeserved gift! In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Take up your cross

Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross, and follow me.

Matthew 16:24 NLT

God, please show me what in my life I'm withholding from You. I want to live fully surrendered. Teach me how to prioritize following You and loving others. No matter how difficult, I want to daily deny my self-focused desires, and seek You first. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Order my steps Lord

We plan the way we want to live, but only God makes us able to live it.

Proverbs 16:9 MSG

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.

Resist the devil

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.

God is my strength

Yahweh, you’re the bedrock beneath my feet, my faith-fortress, my wonderful deliverer, my God, my rock of rescue where none can reach me. You’re the shield around me, the mighty power that saves me, and my high place.

Psalms 18:2 TPT

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.

Fight the good fight

Fight the good fight for the true faith. Hold tightly to the eternal life to which God has called you, which you have declared so well before many witnesses.

1 Timothy 6:12 NLT

God, You call me to faithful and obedient living. Thank You for providing Your Word as a guide that helps me bring You glory. When I struggle to live as You call me to, please remind me of the eternity I get to spend with You. And as You do that, restore my strength and endurance. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

God hears us

My purpose in writing is simply this: that you who believe in God’s Son will know beyond the shadow of a doubt that you have eternal life, the reality and not the illusion. And how bold and free we then become in his presence, freely asking according to his will, sure that he’s listening. And if we’re confident that he’s listening, we know that what we’ve asked for is as good as ours.

1 John 5:13‭-‬15 MSG

Father God, here I am. You know the hopes and dreams I have for the future. You know the problems I am currently facing, and the struggles I’ve already overcome. You are with me, and You are for me. Please align my will with Yours as I bring my requests to You today. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Living a holy life

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 as I pursue peace. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Trust

Let me hear of your unfailing love each morning, for I am trusting you. Show me where to walk, for I give myself to you.

Psalms 143:8 NLT

God, I’m thankful that You are trustworthy—but sometimes I struggle to see Your plan and purpose. Help me to truly trust You! I know You love me and want what is best for my life. I surrender my self-made plans to You. Guide my steps, and show me Your way. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Something new

“Forget about what’s happened; don’t keep going over old history. Be alert, be present. I’m about to do something brand-new. It’s bursting out! Don’t you see it? There it is! I’m making a road through the desert, rivers in the badlands.

Isaiah 43:18‭-‬19 MSG

God, I know that You are faithful and good. You have given me new life and love me as Your child. You are with me on my best days, and carry me through the worst. You protect me and guide me. Please continue to show me how You are working in my life and in the lives of those around me. Help me to focus on my future with You, and to be a witness to Your work. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Live righteously

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.

Love and forgiveness

“You have heard the law that says, ‘Love your neighbor’ and hate your enemy. But I say, love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you!

Matthew 5:43‭-‬44 NLT

God, I forgive them: the people who’ve caused me pain … the people who’ve wronged and betrayed me. I forgive them, because You forgave me. Please bless those people, Lord. Transform their lives and bless them like You have blessed me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Love others

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

Jesus, You gave us the command to love others. At times, this is easier said than done. Please work within our hearts to transform our character so that our love begins to look more and more like Yours. Amen.

An amazing gift

God sent him to die in our place to take away our sins. We receive forgiveness through faith in the blood of Jesus’ death. This showed that God always does what is right and fair, as in the past when he was patient and did not punish people for their sins.

Romans 3:25 NCV

God, thank You for Your amazing gift of salvation, which covers my past, present, and future sins! It is so undeserved—a truly beautiful gift of grace. Let me not take Your gift lightly, but fill me with boldness to share it with those around me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Thankful for God's forgiveness

“Now it’s time to change your ways! Turn to face God so he can wipe away your sins, pour out showers of blessing to refresh you,

Acts 3:19‭ MSG

God, I am so thankful that You don’t hold me to a standard of perfection. When I make a mistake, You accept and forgive me. You never give up on me—thank You. When I confess my wrongdoing, please help me avoid making the same mistakes again. I want to live a life that honors You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Let your light shine

In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.

Matthew 5:16 NLT

God, show me how I can shine for You. Let my life be bold and bright as I share You with those around me. Give me the courage and awareness to stand for You even when things seem dark. Thank You for being our perfect example and the Light of the World! In Jesus’ name, Amen.

God's great love

God showed how much he loved us by sending his one and only Son into the world so that we might have eternal life through him.

1 John 4:9 NLT

God, Your love never ceases to amaze me! It is generous, grand, and glorious. Thank You for loving me without condition. I don’t deserve it, yet You never stop loving and pursuing me. Teach me to freely love others as You have loved me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Show love

So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other.

John 13:34 NLT

God, thank You for being the perfect example of love. Some people are difficult for me to love, yet You love everyone without condition. Help me to see others through Your eyes. Make me aware of a specific person I can shine Your light and love to today. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Don't worry

“So don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today’s trouble is enough for today.

Matthew 6:34 NLT

God, worrying comes so easily to me. But I want to let go of things outside my control. Teach me to turn my worries into worship. Fill my thoughts with Your peace. I give all my anxiety to You! Guide me as I choose to live in the present, and make the most of each moment. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

A future of hope

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, I know You have a plan for my life, and that You want to bless me. Help me lean into that promise! Sometimes it is hard to see past my present struggles. Thank You for loving me even when I have doubts and fears. Fill me with Your hope and give me peace. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Trust

Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.

Proverbs 3:5‭-‬6 NLT

God, I know that You are good and wise. But sometimes it's hard for me to trust Your plan over my own. Please help me! Take control of my anxious thoughts and fill me with Your wisdom. Thank You that I don’t have to navigate this life alone. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Restarting

“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, thank You for pursuing me and wanting to intimately know me. Free me from distractions and selfish desires. I let go of my personal comforts and control. Restart my passion and heart for You! In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Abundant Life

This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!

2 Corinthians 5:17 NLT

God, You are with me in hard times, and protect me at all times. My future is secure in You because I am Your child. So today, I give my life and my year over to You. Teach me to seek You first this year so that I can embrace the abundant life that You offer me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.