Search me oh God

‭Psalms 139:23-24 NLT‬

Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. Point out anything in me that offends you, and lead me along the path of everlasting life.

God, You know my heart better than anyone else. Please test my heart so that it would look more and more like Your heart. Know my thoughts and realign them with Your thoughts and will. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Love with wisdom

‭Daniel 12:3 NLT‬

Those who are wise will shine as bright as the sky, and those who lead many to righteousness will shine like the stars forever.

God, thank You for sharing Your wisdom with those who seek it. As I grow closer to You, help me to think more like You. Today, I invite You into my decision-making. Help me to make wise decisions. Show me how to handle challenging situations well. Allow Your love to inspire my actions and words. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Build one another up

‭Jude 1:20-21 NLT‬

But you, dear friends, must build each other up in your most holy faith, pray in the power of the Holy Spirit, and await the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ, who will bring you eternal life. In this way, you will keep yourselves safe in God’s love.

God, thank You for the truth of Your Word. I rest in Your promises and the knowledge of who You are. Fill me with a deeper desire to read Your Word and pursue an intimate relationship fueled by prayer. I want to draw closer to You—my loving Father. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Intentional Trust

‭Psalms 56:3 NLT‬

But when I am afraid, I will put my trust in you.

God, when I’m afraid, I will put my trust in You. I will rely on You no matter what comes my way because You are my source of strength and safety. You guide me and fight for me. When I draw near to You, I have nothing to fear, because I know that You are in control—and You are all I need. So today, I intentionally choose to trust in You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Step out in faith

‭Romans 8:31 NLT‬

What shall we say about such wonderful things as these? If God is for us, who can ever be against us?

God, I am so grateful that I get to be a part of Your great story. Thank You for having a plan and a purpose for my life. Help me not to step back in fear, but to be able to step out in faith and do what You’ve called me to do. Remind me each day that I am enough for You, and that You are enough for me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Profound love

‭1 John 3:1 NLT‬

See how very much our Father loves us, for he calls us his children, and that is what we are! But the people who belong to this world don’t recognize that we are God’s children because they don’t know him.

God, thank You for your unconditional love. It surpasses any form of earthly love. I am not my past or my failures- I am Your child! Nothing can separate me from Your love. Praise be Your holy name. Amen.

Children of God

‭John 1:12 NLT‬

But to all who believed him and accepted him, he gave the right to become children of God.

God, thank You for loving me. You see me as I truly am, and You still accept me! Today, I bring all my false labels and names to You. You know what I’ve been called, and what I’ve believed about myself. Please replace any false narratives with Your truth: that I am Your child, and greatly loved by You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Being Chosen

‭1 Peter 2:9-10 NLT‬

But you are not like that, for you are a chosen people. You are royal priests, a holy nation, God’s very own possession. As a result, you can show others the goodness of God, for he called you out of the darkness into his wonderful light. “Once you had no identity as a people; now you are God’s people. Once you received no mercy; now you have received God’s mercy.”

God, thank You for choosing me. I am Your special creation. I have been called from darkness to light. I am alive for a divine purpose. My heart is full of gratitude for this incredible gift! Guide my steps as I live for You—a chosen child of the King. In Jesus' name, Amen

A generous heart

‭Hebrews 13:16 NLT‬

And don’t forget to do good and to share with those in need. These are the sacrifices that please God.

God, thank You for caring for the needs of Your people. You give me everything I need—everything I have is Yours. So please use me and what I have to fulfill the needs of others. Even when it feels hard to be generous, please help me to be willing to give everything You've given me for the good of others. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Salvation

‭John 1:29 NLT‬

The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!

Father God, thank You for sending Your only Son to save us. Thank You for creating a way for us to know You personally. Because of Jesus’ sacrifice, my mistakes are forgiven! Please help me to never take this for granted. Help me to glorify You in every area of my life, forever. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Great Love

‭1 Peter 3:18 NLT‬

Christ suffered for our sins once for all time. He never sinned, but he died for sinners to bring you safely home to God. He suffered physical death, but he was raised to life in the Spirit.

God, thank You for loving me enough to bear all my sins- past, present and future- and die for me. Your love and grace is more extraordinary than I can even fathom. Show me how to love others and share the transformative power of Your love. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Eternal life

‭John 3:16 NLT‬

“For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.

Jesus, You came and took on the weight of our mistakes. You humbled Yourself, facing a humiliating death because You loved Your Father and us. As I reflect on Your sacrifice, help me to never take it for granted. Make me eager to model Your sacrificial love and forgiveness to others. Amen.

Christ lives in me

‭Galatians 2:20 NLT‬

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.

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.

Imitate Christ

‭Ephesians 5:1-2 NLT‬

Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are his dear children. Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. He loved us and offered himself as a sacrifice for us, a pleasing aroma to God.

God, I want to walk in Your way and follow Your example. I’m not perfect, but help me to imitate You today. Give me a legacy of having an impact for You. Fill me with the aroma of Your love and grace. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Righteous before God

‭2 Corinthians‬ ‭5:21‬ ‭NLT‬

For God made Christ, who never sinned, to be the offering for our sin, so that we could be made right with God through Christ.

God, thank You for Your sacrifice on the cross. You took what should have been my punishment upon Your Son. Thank You for grace and redemption. Help me to reflect those qualities to those around me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

I forgive them

‭Matthew‬ ‭5:43‭-‬44‬ ‭NLT‬

“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!

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 and Devotion

‭Romans‬ ‭12:10‬ ‭NLT‬

Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other.

Jesus, thank You for showing me what unconditional love looks like. It’s because You love me deeply that You ask me to love others deeply. Please help me with this. Show me how to love others like You have loved me. Bring to my mind ways that I can honor others, and then help me to do so with gladness and joy. Amen.

Living in peace

‭Hebrews‬ ‭12:14‬ ‭NLT‬

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.

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.