Be on guard

‭Luke‬ ‭12:15‬ ‭NLT‬

Then he said, “Beware! Guard against every kind of greed. Life is not measured by how much you own.”

Dear God, guard my heart against the endless craving for more. Help me find contentment beyond possessions. Help me to redirect my focus to seek Your kingdom and righteousness above all else. May my life reflect Your purpose and fulfillment. Amen.

Be on guard

‭Mark‬ ‭13:33‬ ‭NLT‬

And since you don’t know when that time will come, be on guard! Stay alert!

Lord, help me steward Your entrusted gifts faithfully. Guide me to serve, pray, and care for others, keeping vigilant as I await Your return. Amen

Don't judge

‭Matthew‬ ‭7:1‭-‬2‬ ‭NLT‬

“Do not judge others, and you will not be judged. For you will be treated as you treat others. The standard you use in judging is the standard by which you will be judged.

Lord, according to your truth, grant me wisdom to judge with grace. Help me discern with compassion, lead me to reflect Your love in every interaction. Amen.

Persistent prayer

‭Luke‬ ‭18:1‬ ‭NLT‬

One day Jesus told his disciples a story to show that they should always pray and never give up.

God, I praise You that You are not like humans who forget and fail when we present our needs. You are always mindful of us, and always generous and just in your responses. Help me to trust Your timing and Your character. When I remember people and situations where Your mercy is needed, prompt me to pray and not give up. Amen.

Help me in my weakness

‭Romans‬ ‭8:26‬ ‭NLT‬

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.

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.

I'm listening Lord

‭1 Samuel‬ ‭3:10‬ ‭NLT‬

And the Lord came and called as before, “Samuel! Samuel!” And Samuel replied, “Speak, your servant is listening.”

God, I confess I often do all the talking, and I don’t always expect or listen for an answer. Thank you for always paying attention, always listening, and always ready to respond and give guidance. Speak, Lord, Your servant is listening. Please give me ears to hear what You are saying. Amen.

Pray for peace

‭Philippians‬ ‭4:6‭-‬7‬ ‭NLT‬

Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.

Father God, thank you for caring about every detail of my life. Forgive me for spending so much mental energy worrying about circumstances I can’t control. I give each pressing situation to you. Please work in miraculous ways. Thank you that I can trade my anxieties for your peace. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

He hears us

‭1 John‬ ‭5:14‬ ‭NLT‬

And we are confident that he hears us whenever we ask for anything that pleases him.

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.

The power of prayer

‭Matthew‬ ‭6:9‭-‬13‬ ‭NLT‬

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.

Almighty Father in Heaven, Your love surpasses all, revealed through Christ's sacrifice. Please help me to embrace Your boundless love. Guide me to seek Your eternal kingdom, relying on Your provision daily. Help me release burdens, forgiving as You do. Let Your power reign, shielding me from worldly influence. Amen.

Use me Lord

‭Matthew‬ ‭9:37‭-‬38‬ ‭NLT‬

He said to his disciples, “The harvest is great, but the workers are few. So pray to the Lord who is in charge of the harvest; ask him to send more workers into his fields.”

God, give me eyes to see how I can be the answer to Your prayer today. Show me how I can meet the needs of the people around me. Help me be the hands and feet of Jesus. And as I serve You, please let the way I live inspire others to serve You, too. Increase the number of people who are loving You by loving others. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Patience

‭James‬ ‭5:7‭-‬8‬ ‭NLT‬

Dear brothers and sisters, be patient as you wait for the Lord’s return. Consider the farmers who patiently wait for the rains in the fall and in the spring. They eagerly look for the valuable harvest to ripen. You, too, must be patient. Take courage, for the coming of the Lord is near.

God, You are the perfect example of patience and grace. Thank You for being patient with me! Show me a specific area in my life where I need to develop more patience. Fill me with hope and wisdom to trust You, especially in the midst of difficult times. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

God makes things grow

‭1 Corinthians‬ ‭3:7‬ ‭NLT‬

It’s not important who does the planting, or who does the watering. What’s important is that God makes the seed grow.

God, place a specific person in my path this week who needs You. Fill me with boldness and grace to share Your mighty name. Use me to plant a seed, and I trust You with the growth. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Ask, Seek, Knock

‭Hosea‬ ‭10:12‬ ‭NLT‬

I said, ‘Plant the good seeds of righteousness, and you will harvest a crop of love. Plow up the hard ground of your hearts, for now is the time to seek the Lord, that he may come and shower righteousness upon you.’

Lord, thank You for being my safe place—I know I can talk about anything with You. I’m grateful I can confidently ask You for the things I need, seek You consistently, and ask You for things that seem impossible. You are a miracle-working God—and I am honored to trust You with my life. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

A Servant’s Heart

‭2 Corinthians‬ ‭9:6‬ ‭NLT‬

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.

God, You are my great provider, and You provide me with opportunities to give generously. Please give me the courage to trust You with every opportunity to live a generous life. I want to wisely manage the money, time, and energy You’ve given me, so please help me to steward them well. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

God is faithful

‭Deuteronomy‬ ‭7:9‬ ‭NLT‬

Understand, therefore, that the Lord your God is indeed God. He is the faithful God who keeps his covenant for a thousand generations and lavishes his unfailing love on those who love him and obey his commands.

God, thank You for Your faithful love! I can’t lose it. I can’t earn more of it. Your love is more limitless and abounding than I could ever imagine. Thank You for freely giving it and teaching me how to freely love others. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Seek God

‭Jeremiah‬ ‭29:13‬ ‭NLT‬

If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me.

God, thank You for revealing Yourself to the world, and to me. Thank You for choosing to have a personal relationship with me. Today, please help me to seek You with my whole heart. And as I draw closer to You, please deepen my relationship with You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Seek peace

‭Psalms‬ ‭34:14‬ ‭NLT‬

Turn away from evil and do good. Search for peace, and work to maintain it.

God, our world desperately needs Your peace. Let my conversations flow with grace and love. Show me how to better live in peace with others and seek goodness. I want to reflect Your peace in a world that thrives on conflict. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Nothing to fear

‭Isaiah‬ ‭12:2‬ ‭NLT‬

See, God has come to save me. I will trust in him and not be afraid. The Lord God is my strength and my song; he has given me victory.”

God, thank You for being my strength and my defense. You are always reliable and Your promises to me are always secure. I have nothing to fear because You are with me. You protect me, strengthen me, and go before me. You are all I need because You are my salvation. Thank You! In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Our refuge and strength

‭Psalms‬ ‭46:1‬ ‭NLT‬

God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble.

God, I have fears, worries, and even doubts in my mind. Yet, I know I can face all things with You. For when I am weak, You are strong. When I have questions, You will never leave me. When I am afraid, You give me courage. Amen!

Strength and Protection

‭Isaiah‬ ‭41:10‬ ‭NLT‬

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.

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.

Know God’s Presence

‭Psalms‬ ‭27:4‬ ‭NLT‬

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.

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.

Don't lose heart

‭2 Corinthians‬ ‭4:16‬ ‭NLT‬

That is why we never give up. Though our bodies are dying, our spirits are being renewed every day.

God, please help me to not lose heart. When I look at the world around me, it is easy to get overwhelmed and discouraged. When that happens, I will take heart, because You are renewing me. Help me to remember all the ways You are at work in my life. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Value one another

‭Proverbs‬ ‭17:17‬ ‭NLT‬

A friend is always loyal, and a brother is born to help in time of need.

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.

God’s Work in Our Live

‭Isaiah‬ ‭43:18‭-‬19‬ ‭NLT‬

“But forget all that— it is nothing compared to what I am going to do. For I am about to do something new. See, I have already begun! Do you not see it? I will make a pathway through the wilderness. I will create rivers in the dry wasteland.

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.

Encourage and Challenge Others

‭Hebrews‬ ‭10:24‭-‬25‬ ‭NLT‬

Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near.

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.

Be the light of Christ

‭Isaiah‬ ‭60:1‬ ‭NLT‬

“Arise, Jerusalem! Let your light shine for all to see. For the glory of the Lord rises to shine on you.

God, You are the source of all goodness and wisdom. If I have light to give to the world, it’s because it comes from You. Your light is my salvation and guide. Please use me as a light in the world to show Your grace and mercy. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Renew My Mind

‭Romans‬ ‭12:2‬ ‭NLT‬

Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.

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.

Teach us to do Your will

‭Psalms‬ ‭143:10‬ ‭NLT‬

Teach me to do your will, for you are my God. May your gracious Spirit lead me forward on a firm footing.

God, thank You for giving me Your Holy Spirit. Because of Your Spirit, I am never far from You. Thank You! Today, please guide me. Show me what Your will is and then give me the strength to do what pleases You. Align my life with Your will through the power of Your Spirit. Change me from the inside out. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Meditate on God’s Word

‭‭Psalms‬ ‭119:11‬ ‭NLT‬‬

I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.

Father God, thank You for giving me Your Word. Scripture is brimming with truth and life, and I never want to take that for granted. I know that I am easily distracted, but I also know that You give me the strength to persevere. Show me how to meditate on Your Word so that I don’t disobey You. Teach me to prioritize my relationship with You above everything else. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Do what it says

‭‭James‬ ‭1:22‭-‬24‬ ‭NLT‬‬

But don’t just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves. For if you listen to the word and don’t obey, it is like glancing at your face in a mirror. You see yourself, walk away, and forget what you look like.

God, You invite me to obey You because You want the very best for me. Please make me eager to obey You, even when I don't understand Your plan. Give me wisdom to recognize the difference between what I think is best, and what Your will is for my life. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Our Creator

‭‭Matthew‬ ‭24:14‬ ‭NLT‬‬

And the Good News about the Kingdom will be preached throughout the whole world, so that all nations will hear it; and then the end will come.

God, thank You for being the creator of all things. You hold the entire world in Your hands and still care for me. I have hope for today, knowing that You designed me on purpose for a purpose. Let me reflect Your power to others. In Jesus’ name, Amen.