In peace

In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, O Lord, will keep me safe.

Psalms 4:8 NLT

God, I can sleep peacefully because You care for me and my future. So today, I commit my concerns to You. Give me peace-filled rest so that I can rise joyfully and do all that You have called me to do. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

My old life is gone

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.

God's Presence

The one thing I ask of the Lord— the thing I seek most— is to live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, delighting in the Lord’s perfections and meditating in his Temple.

Psalms 27:4 NLT

God, continue to be the focus of my daily life. Make Your presence known to me. Draw me close to You so that way I can know You more deeply. I want to seek You all the days of my life. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Solid as a rock

“Anyone who listens to my teaching and follows it is wise, like a person who builds a house on solid rock.

Matthew 7:24 NLT

Jesus, I am grateful I can rely on Your truth each day because Your Word is never-changing. As I continue to study Your Word, help me to practice what I learn from You. Help me to think like You, serve like You, give like You, and love like You more and more each day. Amen.

Grace & Truth

So the Word became human and made his home among us. He was full of unfailing love and faithfulness. And we have seen his glory, the glory of the Father’s one and only Son.

John 1:14 NLT

God, I sometimes struggle to give myself grace. It can be hard to forgive myself for things that I’ve done, but I know that You’ve forgiven me. And because You have forgiven me, I can forgive myself. I also sometimes struggle to understand Your truth. As I grow closer to You, help me to also draw near to Your truth. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

My God, My Shield

But you, O Lord, are a shield around me; you are my glory, the one who holds my head high.

Psalms 3:3 NLT

God, I thank You that You are present with me, even right now. I want to become more aware of Your presence in my life. I look to You to be my shield, my refuge, and my protector. Restore my joy and help me live in light of Your grace and mercy. Help me keep my eyes on You in the midst of difficult times. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Generosity

Remember this—a farmer who plants only a few seeds will get a small crop. But the one who plants generously will get a generous crop.

2 Corinthians 9:6 NLT

God, You are my great provider, and You provide me with opportunities to give generously. Please give me the courage to trust You with my finances so that way I can generously bless others. I want to wisely manage the money You’ve given me, so please help me to steward my finances well. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Not ashamed

I refuse to be ashamed of the wonderful message of God’s liberating power unleashed in us through Christ! For I am thrilled to preach that everyone who believes is saved—the Jew first, and then people everywhere!

Romans 1:16 TPT

God, thank You for the great gift of salvation. Thank You for the grace and mercy that You've given to me. Thank You for sending Jesus to make it possible to have a relationship with You. Help me live in gratitude of my salvation each and every day. Show me ways that I can share this good news with others in my life. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Be Strong

Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour. Stand firm against him, and be strong in your faith. Remember that your family of believers all over the world is going through the same kind of suffering you are.

1 Peter 5:8‭-‬9 NLT

God, I desire to live my life for You. I need Your help staying alert throughout the day. Help me be aware of the things You want me to pay attention to. Give me the courage to step out in faith when You ask me to. Help me discern what is holy so that I can please You in all I do. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Give Thanks

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.

My God, My Creator

When I look at the night sky and see the work of your fingers— the moon and the stars you set in place— what are mere mortals that you should think about them, human beings that you should care for them?

Psalms 8:3‭-‬4 NLT

God, when I think about the vastness of the universe, I am amazed that You chose to create us. Your creativity is beautiful, Your power is magnificent, and Your love for Your children is intentional. Thank You for thinking of me since the beginning of time—and for saving me by sacrificing Your only Son. I love You, Lord. 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. I know that You will continue to protect and strengthen me, as I continue to place my hope and trust in You. All glory is Yours! In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Thriving Faith

God’s marvelous grace has manifested in person, bringing salvation for everyone. This same grace teaches us how to live each day as we turn our backs on ungodliness and indulgent lifestyles, and it equips us to live self-controlled, upright, godly lives in this present age.

Titus 2:11‭-‬12 TPT

God, thank You for Your grace and the gift of salvation. My eternity is secure in You because of Your great love. Teach me what it means to be godly. Help me say "yes" to the things that bring You joy, and "no" to the things I shouldn't do. Give me discernment to know the difference. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Be generous

The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it. The world and all its people belong to him.

Psalms 24:1 NLT

God, You created the earth, and everything in it belongs to You. Please help me to remember this when I struggle to give my life, time, and resources back to You. Please give me a spirit of generosity. I belong to You—so please change the way I think and act. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Increase our faith Lord

Jesus told her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in me will live, even after dying. Everyone who lives in me and believes in me will never ever die. Do you believe this, Martha?”

John 11:25‭-‬26 NLT

God, You are the Lord over everything, both seen and unseen. You alone are the one with power over life and death. Help increase my own faith by Your Holy Spirit. I believe that You can do all things, and that You care for me. Help me live by faith, believing everything about You in Scripture. In Jesus' name, Amen.

A place of refuge

so he explained it to them: “I tell you the truth, I am the gate for the sheep. All who came before me were thieves and robbers. But the true sheep did not listen to them. Yes, I am the gate. Those who come in through me will be saved. They will come and go freely and will find good pastures.

John 10:7‭-‬9 NLT

God, I praise You for being a safe place of refuge. You are the Good Shepherd, and I can always find security in Your arms. People may abandon me, but You will never leave me. Thank You for that promise! Today I seek rest and restoration in Your presence. In Jesus name, Amen.

Truth and Life

Jesus told him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me.

John 14:6 NLT

God, thank You for the gift of salvation and for being the one way true way. The world desperately needs Your truth and light. Guide my steps to be bold in sharing Your truth with those around me. Use my life to point others toward You, and bring me back to Your way and Your truth when I stray. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Be fruitful

Remain in me, and I will remain in you. For a branch cannot produce fruit if it is severed from the vine, and you cannot be fruitful unless you remain in me. “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 15:4‭-‬5 NLT

God, apart from You I can do nothing. Forgive me when I try to go it alone. I need You every day. I need Your wisdom and guidance in my life. Strengthen my spiritual habits. Help me remain in You, and prune any unrighteous fruit I may bear. In Jesus' name, Amen.

A light in the darkness

Jesus spoke to the people once more and said, “I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won’t have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life.”

John 8:12 NLT

God, strengthen me with the hope of Your bright light. Pierce through the darkness that tries to keep me from seeing You. Thank You for being the light of the world. I do not have to fear the darkness, because you are with me. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Bread of Life

Jesus said to them, “I am the Bread of Life. Come every day to me and you will never be hungry. Believe in me and you will never be thirsty.

John 6:35 TPT

God, You are the bread of life, true nourishment for my soul. Forgive me when I chase what the world offers, instead of You. I want to know and pursue You, rather than empty pleasures. Show me how to gain fulfillment by spending time with You. In Jesus' name, Amen.

God's goodness

“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd sacrifices his life for the sheep.

John 10:11 NLT

God, thank You for being my good shepherd. You selflessly pursue me, even when I doubt Your goodness. Time and time again You calm my anxious heart. Thank You for carrying my burdens. I know You care for me and have my best in mind. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Resurrection Praise

But the angel said to them, “Don’t be afraid. I know that you’re here looking for Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He isn’t here—he has risen victoriously! Look! See the place where they laid him.

Mark 16:6 TPT

God, thank You for conquering death! I have hope for tomorrow because You sent Your Son to die and rise again, and conquer death once and for all. I can rest in Your power and presence. Jesus is the risen Savior, the coming King, and the hope of the world. All praise be to Your name forever and ever, Amen.

Finding joy

I’m happy from the inside out, and from the outside in, I’m firmly formed. You canceled my ticket to hell— that’s not my destination!

Psalms 16:9‭-‬10 MSG

God, I praise You for Your everlasting love. Sometimes life is hard and all I see is darkness and death. But You are there with an enduring promise and plan. Satisfy my soul and give me rest. I know You are faithful and have already won the battle through Your death and resurrection. Thank You, Father!

God's free gift

The servant grew up before God—a scrawny seedling, a scrubby plant in a parched field. There was nothing attractive about him, nothing to cause us to take a second look. He was looked down on and passed over, a man who suffered, who knew pain firsthand. One look at him and people turned away. We looked down on him, thought he was scum. But the fact is, it was our pains he carried— our disfigurements, all the things wrong with us. We thought he brought it on himself, that God was punishing him for his own failures. But it was our sins that did that to him, that ripped and tore and crushed him—our sins! He took the punishment, and that made us whole. Through his bruises we get healed. We’re all like sheep who’ve wandered off and gotten lost. We’ve all done our own thing, gone our own way. And God has piled all our sins, everything we’ve done wrong, on him, on him.

Isaiah 53:2‭-‬6 MSG

Jesus, thank You for becoming “God with us.” Thank You for taking the brokenness of the world off of our shoulders. It’s because of Your selfless sacrifice that I can now experience eternal life with You. Today, I receive Your free gift of salvation, and I invite You to heal me. I want to spend the rest of my life becoming more like You. Amen.

Do this in remembrance of Me

He took some bread and gave thanks to God for it. Then he broke it in pieces and gave it to the disciples, saying, “This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” After supper he took another cup of wine and said, “This cup is the new covenant between God and his people—an agreement confirmed with my blood, which is poured out as a sacrifice for you.

Luke 22:19‭-‬20 NLT

God, thank You for Your amazing grace and sacrifice! Thank You for freedom and forgiveness. My heart is full of gratitude for all You have done. Help me never forget Your death and resurrection. Empower me now to share it with others. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Priorities

You will always have the poor among you, but you will not always have me.”

John 12:8 NLT

God, I love You and want to keep You first in my life. Show me how to better prioritize You and not take You for granted. Thank You for being with me and giving me strength. Free my heart from selfish motives as I choose to focus on You. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Faith

Then Jesus told them, “I tell you the truth, if you have faith and don’t doubt, you can do things like this and much more. You can even say to this mountain, ‘May you be lifted up and thrown into the sea,’ and it will happen.

Matthew 21:21 NLT

God, I boldly come before You with faith. I believe You are good and all-powerful. Remove my doubts and crush my fears. Cleanse my heart of anything that goes against Your will. Fill me with true faith and empower me to accomplish what You desire. In Jesus' name, Amen.

A house of prayer

He said to them, “The Scriptures declare, ‘My Temple will be called a house of prayer for all nations,’ but you have turned it into a den of thieves.”

Mark 11:17 NLT

God, focus my heart on You and Your mission. I don't want to put personal gain over praise and prayer. Thank You for making a way for all nations and people to worship You. I praise You God for restoring me. Let my lips always worship Your holy name. Amen.

Hosanna!!

They took palm branches and went out to meet him, shouting, “Hosanna!” “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Blessed is the king of Israel!”

John 12:13 NIV

God, I praise You for being everything I need. You are the eternal one, the King who conquered the grave! Let my worship be solely directed at You, the creator of the world, not the things of this world. You deserve all my praises forever and ever. In Jesus' name, Amen.

To the glory of God

So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.

1 Corinthians 10:31 NLT

God, whatever I do, please help me to do it for Your glory. When I’m talking to other people—let it be for Your glory. When I’m working—let it be for Your glory. When I’m spending time with family and friends—let it be for Your glory. In all that I say and do, let me do it for You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.