Humbled

But he gave up his place with God and made himself nothing. He was born as a man and became like a servant. And when he was living as a man, he humbled himself and was fully obedient to God, even when that caused his death—death on a cross.

Philippians 2:7‭-‬8 NCV

Jesus, thank You for choosing to experience what it means to be human. At great cost, You came to earth and sacrificed Yourself for us by dying on a cross. Thank You for loving us so fully! As I think about Your selfless sacrifice, fill me with Your love. Let Your love flow through me today so that I joyfully serve others with humility. Amen.

Perfect peace

You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you!

Isaiah 26:3 NLT

God, thank You for promising to bring me peace. In every situation, 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.

Honor others

“Do to others whatever you would like them to do to you. This is the essence of all that is taught in the law and the prophets.

Matthew 7:12 NLT

Father God, thank You for showing me unconditional love and forgiveness. As I go about my day, please show me how to love the people You place around me. Whether it’s a conversation online or in-person, let everything I say and do honor You and other people. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

While I Wait

Wait patiently for the Lord. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the Lord.

Psalms 27:14 NLT

God, sometimes I want an immediate solution for my problems. It can be so hard to wait, but I know Your timing and Your ways are perfect. As I wait for You, help me to learn from the current situation I’m in, focus on the blessings I currently have, and praise You for all the things You’re going to do. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

True change

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.

A Centered Heart

Wherever your treasure is, there the desires of your heart will also be.

Matthew 6:21 NLT

God, open my eyes to what I am truly devoting myself to. Help me as I fight against selfish desires. When people see my life, I want them to see You at the center. Refocus my heart and mind on You, my eternal treasure. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Peace and hope

Why am I discouraged? Why is my heart so sad? I will put my hope in God! I will praise him again— my Savior and my God!

Psalms 42:11 NLT

God, it’s easy for me to worry about circumstances in my life. Each day, help me to remember that You are always in control. Today, I’m trusting in Your provision, protection, and plans for me. Because I know You care about every need and desire I have—I know I can rest. Give me peace as I give You control of my life. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Raising wise children

Direct your children onto the right path, and when they are older, they will not leave it.

Proverbs 22:6 NLT

God, today I lift up the future generation. Empower and encourage them to live and love like You. Prepare me to be a godly example for the young people in my own life. Move in this generation's hearts like never before. Give them a hunger for Your truth. In Jesus' name, Amen.

True spirituality

True spirituality that is pure in the eyes of our Father God is to make a difference in the lives of the orphans, and widows in their troubles, and to refuse to be corrupted by the world’s values.

James (Jacob) 1:27 TPT

God, I know there are many hurting and lonely people in the world. Show me how I can be Your hands and feet to serve them. Open my eyes to see the needs of the vulnerable or struggling in my own neighborhood. Help me to love and serve like Jesus did. In Jesus' name, Amen.

What matters

I pray that your love will overflow more and more, and that you will keep on growing in knowledge and understanding. For I want you to understand what really matters, so that you may live pure and blameless lives until the day of Christ’s return.

Philippians 1:9‭-‬10 NLT

Father God, who am I to deserve being known by You? You daily give me access to Your perfect presence. And through Your Holy Spirit, You shape who I am. Please increase my knowledge of You. Deepen my love for You and my understanding of what pleases You. Keep me blameless as I await Jesus’ return. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Seek God First

Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.

Matthew 6:33 NLT

God, thank You for loving me and pursuing a relationship with me. You are everything to me, and I want to seek You first each day. Please be a part of every decision, every thought, every word, and every action I have. My life is Yours. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Reconciled

And all of this is a gift from God, who brought us back to himself through Christ. And God has given us this task of reconciling people to him.

2 Corinthians 5:18 NLT

God, thank You for being the God who restores and brings peace. I need that peace right now. Forgive me when I live in hatred and refuse grace and mercy to others. Empower me to help others experience the gift of healing and hope that I have through You. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Harmony

His preaching will turn the hearts of fathers to their children, and the hearts of children to their fathers. Otherwise I will come and strike the land with a curse.”

Malachi 4:6 NLT

God, I know relationships aren't perfect. Please heal and restore those that are broken. Thank You for being the perfect example of a loving father. Use me to bring Your love and harmony to those around me. I want to live in a way so that my family sees Your love flowing out of me. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Show mercy

Overflow with mercy and compassion for others, just as your heavenly Father overflows with mercy and compassion for all.”

Luke 6:36 TPT

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 the example

Don’t let anyone think less of you because you are young. Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity.

1 Timothy 4:12 NLT

God, use me to be an example for You. I want to amplify Your glory wherever I go. Thank You for choosing me, no matter my age or ability. I am not too broken or messed up for You to use me. Empower me as I seek to love, lead, and live like You. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Teach me to trust you Lord

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.

Treasures

“Don’t keep hoarding for yourselves earthly treasures that can be stolen by thieves. Material wealth eventually rusts, decays, and loses its value.

Matthew 6:19 TPT

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.

Loved at our lowest

But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners.

Romans 5:8 NLT

Heavenly Father, don't allow the enemy to have victory over my identity or my life. Today I surrender the names that have identified me for too long. Today I choose to engage You through Your Word. Thank you Lord God. Amen 🙏🏻🙏🏻

Love like God

Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud or rude. It does not demand its own way. It is not irritable, and it keeps no record of being wronged.

1 Corinthians 13:4‭-‬5 NLT

God, You are the model of love. So please help me to show love to others as You have shown it to me. Let my actions prove that I love You, and that I love the people You created. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

My refuge

You are my refuge and my shield; your word is my source of hope.

Psalms 119:114 NLT

God, I place my hope in You. Every word from You proves true. Your Word shows that You’ll never leave me, You’ll fight for me, and You’ll protect me. So when I’m afraid or overwhelmed, I will not lose heart. I will remember Your promises and run to You. You are my refuge and strength—the One in whom I trust. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Justice and mercy

But he’s already made it plain how to live, what to do, what God is looking for in men and women. It’s quite simple: Do what is fair and just to your neighbor, be compassionate and loyal in your love, And don’t take yourself too seriously— take God seriously.

Micah 6:8 MSG

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.

Joy instead of anxiety

Anxious fear brings depression, but a life-giving word of encouragement can do wonders to restore joy to the heart.

Proverbs 12:25 TPT

God, as I go about my day, help me to be on the lookout for people who might need a reminder of Your love and kindness. Use me to be a source of encouragement to the people around me. And when I get worried by events that are beyond my control, please remind me that You are near by filling me with Your peace. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Do good

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.

Faith comes from hearing

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.

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.

A clean heart

Keep creating in me a clean heart. Fill me with pure thoughts and holy desires, ready to please you.

Psalms 51:10 TPT

God, forgive me when I sin and mess up. Create in me a clean heart and pure mind. I want to run into Your open arms instead of towards sin. Thank You for always being faithful to forgive me. You remain perfect when I am far from it. Help me to seek You daily. In Jesus's name, Amen.

Fruit of the Spirit

But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things!

Galatians 5:22‭-‬23 NLT

God, from Your love I can experience the fruit of Your Spirit. These fruits are a natural outpouring of knowing You and Your love. Help me to be more joyful, peaceful, patient, kind, good, and faithful. Deepen my relationship with You so that Your fruit become a natural part of my life. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

God is with you

This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

Joshua 1:9 NLT

God, in You I have all I need. But when trials come, sometimes I forget that You are in control. I need You to make me strong and courageous. Please give me the courage I need to trust in You. Remind me that You are with me, and that You will continue to instruct and guide me. Show me that You are near. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Look Up

Since you have been raised to new life with Christ, set your sights on the realities of heaven, where Christ sits in the place of honor at God’s right hand.

Colossians 3:1 NLT

God, eternal life begins the moment I choose a relationship with You. As I follow You, please help me to have an eternal mindset. Guide me, and give me the wisdom to know how to prepare for eternity in my daily life. 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 still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.

Psalm 23:1‭-‬3 ESV

God, thank You for being my Shepherd. I know that with You—I lack nothing. I’m grateful that 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.