Love sincerely

‭James‬ ‭1:19‬ ‭NLT‬

Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters: You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry. 

God, please make me quick to listen today. Show me how to love others sincerely and practically. Change the way I approach people by replacing my anger and frustration with grace, empathy, and understanding. Fill me with Your peace and love so that my attitude and actions reflect Your character. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Love others

‭Matthew‬ ‭22:37‭-‬39‬ ‭NLT‬

Jesus replied, “‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. A second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ 

God, You show me sacrificial, humble, and unconditional love. I am so grateful for this, and yet, all too often I fail to love others like You’ve loved me. So today, I am choosing to intentionally show my devotion to You by loving people like You do. And, I am asking You to help me do this. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Practice Biblical Principles

‭Philippians‬ ‭4:9‬ ‭NLT‬

Keep putting into practice all you learned and received from me—everything you heard from me and saw me doing. Then the God of peace will be with you.

God, thank You for teaching me through Your Word. And thank You for placing people in my life that inspire me to draw close to You. As I go about my day, please surround me with opportunities to learn more about You, and apply what I learn. Let me be on the lookout for ways to deepen my relationship with You, and the people You love. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

In the Midst of Darkness

‭Psalms‬ ‭30:5‬ ‭TPT‬

I’ve learned that his anger lasts for a moment, but his loving favor lasts a lifetime! We may weep through the night, but at daybreak it will turn into shouts of ecstatic joy.

God, even though I am faced with some darkness, I hold tight to Your promises. You are true to Your Word. And Your Word says that You will turn my tears into joy. I trust in You, God, and in Your timing. I may not see the light yet, but I hope in what's to come. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Pursuing Righteousness

‭Matthew‬ ‭5:10‬ ‭NLT‬

God blesses those who are persecuted for doing right, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.

God, when I feel weak, remind me that You are strong. And when I feel like giving up, give me the strength to persevere. Show me what it means to pursue righteousness, and then help me to live well. I want every aspect of my life to glorify Your name. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

A merciful heart

‭Matthew‬ ‭5:7‬ ‭NLT‬

[7] God blesses those who are merciful, for they will be shown mercy.

God, Your nature is to offer mercy. When people meet me, I want them to know You live in me. Give me opportunities to demonstrate Your mercy to those around me. As my faith grows, please give me a deeper ability to offer mercy to others. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Patience for an imperfect world

God blesses those who hunger and thirst for justice, for they will be satisfied.

Matthew 5:6 NLT

God, You put the thirst and hunger for righteousness in my heart, and You alone can satisfy it. Please help me to hold onto the hope that You offer, and to show Your love to everyone. Give me the patience to endure an imperfect world as I wait for You to come back and make all things right. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Blessed are the meek

God blesses those who are humble, for they will inherit the whole earth.

Matthew 5:5 NLT

God, thank You for welcoming me into Your kingdom. Thank You for accepting me, even though I don't have it all together. Your power is sufficient for my needs, so help me lean on Your strength today. Please help me walk gently and humbly with those around me. In Jesus' Name, Amen.

Blessed

God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted.

Matthew 5:4 NLT

God, You see those who mourn, and You promise to comfort them. Please bring healing to our hearts when we grieve. Give hope to those feeling hopeless, and strength to anyone feeling overwhelmed. Show us how close You are in the midst of our mourning. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

The Kingdom of Heaven

“God blesses those who are poor and realize their need for him, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.

Matthew 5:3 NLT

God, help me. Here I am—I need You. I have nothing without You. You are the giver of every good and perfect gift, and You are all I need. Please restore my hope and joy, and draw me closer to You. Make me aware of how You are at work in my life, and teach me how to rejoice in You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Freed from fear

I prayed to the Lord, and he answered me. He freed me from all my fears. Those who look to him for help will be radiant with joy; no shadow of shame will darken their faces.

Psalms 34:4‭-‬5 NLT

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—so 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 are good. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

In our weakness

And the Holy Spirit helps us in our weakness. For example, we don’t know what God wants us to pray for. But the Holy Spirit prays for us with groanings that cannot be expressed in words.

Romans 8:26 NLT

Father God, thank You for giving me constant access to Your Holy Spirit. Even when I don’t know what to pray, Your Spirit prays on my behalf. Thank You for being the God who is always near. Today, draw me closer to You. Align my heart with Yours and be the center of my life. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

True humility

True humility and fear of the Lord lead to riches, honor, and long life.

Proverbs 22:4 NLT

Jesus, You have shown me what true humility looks like by giving up Your life for my sake. Today, as I interact with other people, help me to consider others before myself. And help me to do this not from a place of insecurity—but because I know who I am and I love who You are. Amen.

Strong in hope

So be strong and courageous, all you who put your hope in the Lord!

Psalms 31:24 NLT

God, despite my circumstances and anxious heart, I can always find hope in You. Jesus, You will never abandon me, never run out of love, and never give up on me. Renew my hope and strength. Encourage my heart, so I can encourage those around me. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Eternal life

“I tell you the truth, those who listen to my message and believe in God who sent me have eternal life. They will never be condemned for their sins, but they have already passed from death into life.

John 5:24 NLT

God, I am so grateful for the good news of Jesus and my eternal relationship with You. Help me each day to share Your Word with those around me so they can experience Your love. Help me to live a life that honors You and inspires others to love You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Don't imitate the culture

Stop imitating the ideals and opinions of the culture around you, but be inwardly transformed by the Holy Spirit through a total reformation of how you think. This will empower you to discern God’s will as you live a beautiful life, satisfying and perfect in his eyes.

Romans 12:2 TPT

God, I want every aspect of my life to be honoring to You. Sometimes my thoughts get set on things that don’t honor You. Help me each day to renew my mind—to replace negative thoughts with those that are good and pleasing to You. Help me to focus on Your truth in every moment. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

God loved us first

Our love for others is our grateful response to the love God first demonstrated to us.

1 John 4:19 TPT

God, thank You for showing every generation throughout history the same unconditional love. You are constantly inviting us to experience intimacy with You. What a beautiful gift that is! Today, no matter what I face, help me to love others like You have loved me. Let my life be evidence of Your love at work in the world. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Do not fear

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 to me. 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.

Don't be anxious!

Don’t be pulled in different directions or worried about a thing. Be saturated in prayer throughout each day, offering your faith-filled requests before God with overflowing gratitude. Tell him every detail of your life,

Philippians 4:6 TPT

Jesus, I look to you right now. In the midst of everything going on in my life, I want You to be the center of everything. Help me to keep my eyes focused on You. I want to prioritize my relationship with You. Help me keep my eyes on You in the midst of the storm so that I can worship You in everything I do. Amen.

Worthy

“You are worthy, O Lord our God, to receive glory and honor and power. For you created all things, and they exist because you created what you pleased.”

Revelation 4:11 NLT

God, You are worthy of all my praise, and You created me to praise You! So please show me how to worship You in all that I do. When people look back on my life, I want them to give You glory. So please teach me how to make my life an act of worship. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Focus on Christ

So we don’t look at the troubles we can see now; rather, we fix our gaze on things that cannot be seen. For the things we see now will soon be gone, but the things we cannot see will last forever.

2 Corinthians 4:18 NLT

Jesus, I look to you right now. In the midst of everything going on in my life, I want You to be the center of everything. Help me to keep my eyes focused on You. I want to prioritize my relationship with You. Help me keep my eyes on You in the midst of the storm so that I can worship You in everything I do. Amen.

My God my Rock

“There is no one holy like the Lord; there is no one besides you; there is no Rock like our God.

1 Samuel 2:2 NIV

God, there is no one besides You. You are the only One who’s holy and worthy of my praise. Thank You for being my Rock and the firm foundation I can build my life upon. I am grateful that You are always faithful, never changing, and the One I can put my trust in. I love You! In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Complete harmony

May God, who gives this patience and encouragement, help you live in complete harmony with each other, as is fitting for followers of Christ Jesus.

Romans 15:5 NLT

God, thank You for loving and serving Your people. Because I want to live a life that honors You, please give me the same attitude of mind as You—help me to love and serve Your people. Give me opportunities each day to express Your love to others. Help me to go out of my way to serve those around me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Walk with Jesus

But if we are living in the light, as God is in the light, then we have fellowship with each other, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, cleanses us from all sin.

1 John 1:7 NLT

God, You gave us Your Son, the light of the world. Give me the courage and strength of character to follow Jesus unconditionally. Regardless of the trials or temptations I face, I want to walk with Him. I want to experience a personal relationship with Him. I want Jesus to be the one thing I pursue above all else. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Bold and unashamed

Always be eager to present yourself before God as a perfect and mature minister, without shame, as one who correctly explains the Word of Truth.

2 Timothy 2:15 TPT

God, I am Your child. Make me bold and unashamed. I don't want to live in fear or negativity. Change me and make me more like Your Son. Use my story to show others Your grace and love. Mold my character, my mind, and my attitude to reflect Yours. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Give thanks

Enter his gates with thanksgiving; go into his courts with praise. Give thanks to him and praise his name.

Psalms 100:4 NLT

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.

Let God calm your fears

For the Lord your God is living among you. He is a mighty savior. He will take delight in you with gladness. With his love, he will calm all your fears. He will rejoice over you with joyful songs.”

Zephaniah 3:17 NLT

God, I am amazed that You delight in me! Thank You for seeing me not for my imperfections, but as Your child who delights in You. Help me to never lose focus on You, Your guidance, and Your love. I want You to be the most important part of my life. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Finish the race

“But whether I live or die is not important, for I don’t esteem my life as indispensable. It’s more important for me to fulfill my destiny and to finish the ministry my Lord Jesus has assigned to me, which is to faithfully preach the wonderful news of God’s grace.

Acts 20:24 TPT

God, I want my life to testify to Your goodness and grace. Refocus my heart on You. Help me pursue You first, above all else. Nothing in life matters more than bringing glory to You. Show me who I need to share You with and give me boldness. In Jesus' name, Amen.