He is Ris6

‭Matthew 28:6 NASB1995‬

He is not here, for He has risen, just as He said. Come, see the place where He was lying.

Jesus, thank You for making a way for us to have eternal life with You. Because of Your mercy and grace, I never have to be separated from You. Because You rose from the dead, I can experience Your presence forever! Help me to celebrate this life-changing gift not just on Easter Sunday—but every day. You are risen! Amen.

United with Jesus

‭Romans 6:5 BSB‬

For if we have been united with Him like this in His death, we will certainly also be united with Him in His resurrection.

God, You know my story. You wrote its beginning, middle, and end. Remind me of the sacrifice Your Son made so that I might remember Your faithfulness, even when I don't have all the answers. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Receive mercy and grace

‭Hebrews 4:16 BSB‬

Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.

God, please show me how to approach You with confidence. I know that You care for me, I know that You love me—but sometimes I doubt my worthiness. Please replace any doubts I have with bold assurance that I belong to You, and You long to hear from me. Here I am—please help me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

A Servant's Heart

‭John 13:12-17 NLT‬

After washing their feet, he put on his robe again and sat down and asked, “Do you understand what I was doing? You call me ‘Teacher’ and ‘Lord,’ and you are right, because that’s what I am. And since I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to wash each other’s feet. I have given you an example to follow. Do as I have done to you. I tell you the truth, slaves are not greater than their master. Nor is the messenger more important than the one who sends the message. Now that you know these things, God will bless you for doing them.

Father God, please show me how to love people like You have loved me. When I am selfish, make me humble. Make me eager to serve anyone I meet. Transform my heart so that way I treat everyone with humility. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

As the Scriptures declare

‭Matthew 26:24 NLT‬

For the Son of Man must die, as the Scriptures declared long ago. But how terrible it will be for the one who betrays him. It would be far better for that man if he had never been born!”

God, thank You for promising to walk with me through betrayal and pain. People have hurt me and broken my spirit. Thank You for being a God who can sympathize with me. Fill me now with Your strength and the truth of Your Word. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Hosanna

‭John 12:12-13 NLT‬

The next day, the news that Jesus was on the way to Jerusalem swept through the city. A large crowd of Passover visitors took palm branches and went down the road to meet him. They shouted, “Praise God! Blessings on the one who comes in the name of the Lord! Hail to the King of Israel!”

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.

Bold courage

‭Esther 4:14 NLT‬

If you keep quiet at a time like this, deliverance and relief for the Jews will arise from some other place, but you and your relatives will die. Who knows if perhaps you were made queen for just such a time as this?”

God, fill me with bold courage to live for such a time as this! You have placed me exactly where I need to be and chosen me for a specific purpose. Free me from fear and guide my decisions. I want to live today as Your chosen child. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Share your faith

‭Romans 10:17 NLT‬

So faith comes from hearing, that is, hearing the Good News about Christ.

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.

Always be ready

‭1 Peter 3:15 NLT‬

Instead, you must worship Christ as Lord of your life. And if someone asks about your hope as a believer, always be ready to explain it.

Jesus, make me more like You. Please get rid of any behaviors or thought patterns that don’t reflect Your character or heart for people. Make me bold, brave, and courageous—but keep me humble, kind, and gentle. Let the way I live reflect Your hope and love. And when the opportunity arises, help me to share my faith with genuine joy. Amen.

God does great things

‭Luke 1:49 NLT‬

For the Mighty One is holy, and he has done great things for me.

God, no matter what my circumstances, I will still praise You. Thank You for doing great things in my past. I trust You will do greater things in my future. In spite of worry, doubt, and pain, I can say holy is Your name. Amen.

Honor God

‭Isaiah 25:1 NLT‬

O Lord, I will honor and praise your name, for you are my God. You do such wonderful things! You planned them long ago, and now you have accomplished them.

God, I want to use my time to give You honor and praise. You have done incredible things in my life and in the lives of those around me. One day, all people will know of Your power and glory. Until then, please help me to live in such a way that draws people to You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Fully forgiven

‭‭Acts 10:43 NLT‬‬

He is the one all the prophets testified about, saying that everyone who believes in him will have their sins forgiven through his name.”

God, thank You for forgiving me of all my mistakes, both past and future. There is freedom and power in the act of forgiveness. Teach me how to forgive others like You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

New each morning

‭‭Psalms 143:8 NLT‬‬

Let me hear of your unfailing love each morning, for I am trusting you. Show me where to walk, for I give myself to you.

God, I’m thankful that You are trustworthy—but sometimes I struggle to see Your plan and purpose. Help me to truly trust You! I know You love me and want what is best for my life. I surrender my self-made plans to You. Guide my steps, and show me Your way. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Generosity

‭‭Matthew 6:3 NLT‬‬

But when you give to someone in need, don’t let your left hand know what your right hand is doing.

God, thank You for being my provider and for caring about my needs. Everything I have is because of Your goodness and provision, and I want to use what I have to bless others. Give me opportunities each day to be generous with what You’ve given me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

One true way

‭‭John 14:6 NLT‬‬

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

God, thank You for the gift of salvation and for being the one 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.

Gratitude for Salvation

‭‭Romans 1:16 NLT‬‬

For I am not ashamed of this Good News about Christ. It is the power of God at work, saving everyone who believes—the Jew first and also the Gentile.

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.

Sharing the Good News

‭‭Mark 16:15 NLT‬‬

[And then he told them, “Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone.

Jesus, I want to share the Gospel with the world. Each day, help me to be an example of Your love to a world who doesn’t know You. Guide me to those who need to experience Your goodness, and draw others closer to You through my words and actions. Amen.

God's workmanship

‭‭Ephesians 2:10 NLT‬‬

For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.

God, thank You for carefully creating me. I was not a mistake—I am a creation You thoughtfully designed. Thank You! Today, please help me to see myself the way that You see me. Show me how I can take part in the plans You are preparing me for. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

God is near

‭‭Psalms 145:18 NLT‬‬

The Lord is close to all who call on him, yes, to all who call on him in truth.

God, thank You for being near. You hear me when I call out to You, and You answer me. I know this, but sometimes I can’t sense Your presence, or I question Your response. In those moments, please remind me that You are my source of strength. Show me that You care, even when I can’t sense that You are near. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Strong and Courageous

‭‭Joshua 1:9 NLT‬‬

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.”

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.

Created

‭‭Revelation 4:11 NLT‬‬

“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.”

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.

Eyes on Jesus

‭Hebrews 12:2 NLT‬

We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith. Because of the joy awaiting him, he endured the cross, disregarding its shame. Now he is seated in the place of honor beside God’s throne.

God, thank You for being the author and perfecter of my faith. I give my past troubles, my current pain, and my future thoughts to You. Keep my eyes focused on You, not on the distractions and worries of this world. In Jesus' name, Amen.

King of Glory

‭1 Chronicles 16:24 NLT‬

Publish his glorious deeds among the nations. Tell everyone about the amazing things he does.

God, You are the King of Glory. The whole earth was created to declare Your name. Help my life to reflect Your glory. I want others to see You shining through me. Fill me with Your love and light. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Justified by faith

‭Romans 5:1 NLT‬

Therefore, since we have been made right in God’s sight by faith, we have peace with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us.

God, thank You for the perfect peace that comes from being Your child. And it’s through nothing I’ve done, but by faith alone. I love that I can talk to You at any time. You embrace me like an innocent child despite my mess and mistakes. Thank You for this undeserved gift! In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Forgiving others

‭Ephesians 4:32 NLT‬

Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.

God, thank You for choosing to forgive me. I don’t deserve Your forgiveness, but I know You are good and loving. I want to be like You, and because You have forgiven me, I want to forgive others. Help me each day to remember Your gift of forgiveness, and release my anger towards those who have wronged me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Faithful and just

‭1 John 1:9 NLT‬

But if we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness.

God, I confess that I have not always been the person You’ve created me to be. I sometimes fail to love You with my whole heart, mind, and soul. I do not always love my neighbors as You love them. Please forgive me, God. Transform my heart and renew my mind so that I can draw closer to You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.