Peace in all Circumstances

‭Isaiah 26:3 NLT‬

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

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.

Spirit of Truth

‭John 16:13 NLT‬

When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all truth. He will not speak on his own but will tell you what he has heard. He will tell you about the future.

God, fill me with Your Spirit and guide me into truth. Help me overcome my fears to shine Your truth into the darkness. Forgive me when I fight against Your wisdom and go my own way. Guide me into the freedom and joy that only comes from following Your path. In Jesus' name, Amen.

God lights our path

‭Psalms 119:105 NLT‬

Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path.

God, Your Word is filled with promises that offer guidance for my life. Sometimes it’s difficult to know what Your promises mean, so please allow me to trust the depth of Your faithfulness. Light my path and give me clarity on how You want me to live. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Freedom

‭Colossians 1:13-14 NLT‬

For he has rescued us from the kingdom of darkness and transferred us into the Kingdom of his dear Son, who purchased our freedom and forgave our sins.

God, thank You for rescuing me from darkness and evil. I am so grateful You have made me a citizen of Your kingdom. Help me to remember the freedom I have with You when I face hard situations. I believe You have the ability to change circumstances for the better. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Replace Worry with Kindness

‭Proverbs 12:25 NLT‬

Worry weighs a person down; an encouraging word cheers a person up.

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.

Refresh my soul

‭Jeremiah 31:25 NLT‬

For I have given rest to the weary and joy to the sorrowing.”

God, when I am weak, You are strong. When I am lonely, You are my comforter. When I feel unable to keep moving forward, You give me the strength I need to persevere. Please remind me when I feel overwhelmed that You are with me. Refresh my soul, and give me rest. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

God’s Presence

‭Isaiah 43:2 NLT‬

When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown. When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you.

God, You know me. You know what I am facing, and what I’ve already overcome. Please draw near to me right now. Please remind me that You are near me. Show me glimpses of Your faithfulness in this season. Restore my hope and my joy, and teach me how to place my trust in You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Peace and Rest

‭Psalms 42:11 NLT‬

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!

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.

Comfort and Mercy

‭2 Corinthians 1:3-4 NLT‬

All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort. He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us.

God, You are my comforter. You offer me mercy and bring me back into a relationship with You. Please help me to be a comforter to others, too. Give me the strength to offer mercy as You have done for me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

God my rock

‭1 Samuel 2:2 NLT‬

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

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.

Jesus, the light of the world

‭John 8:12 NLT‬

Jesus spoke to the people once more and said, “I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won’t have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life.”

God, strengthen me with the hope of Your bright light. Pierce through the darkness that tries to keep me from seeing You. Thank You for being the light of the world. I do not have to fear the darkness, because you are with me. In Jesus' name, Amen.

God's Great Love

‭1 John 4:9 NLT‬

God showed how much he loved us by sending his one and only Son into the world so that we might have eternal life through him. 

God, Your love never ceases to amaze me! It is generous, grand, and glorious. Thank You for loving me without condition. I don’t deserve it, yet You never stop loving and pursuing me. Teach me to freely love others as You have loved me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Live differently

‭Acts 2:38 NLT‬

Peter replied, “Each of you must repent of your sins and turn to God, and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. Then you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Jesus, forgive me for the times I haven’t been “all in.” Forgive me for the ways I have turned away from You physically, spiritually, and emotionally. If You’re not at the center of my life, then nothing else matters. So please show me what steps I need to take to draw near to You. Show me how to live a life that is completely devoted to the glory of Your name. Amen.

A Spirit-Filled Life

‭Acts 1:8 NLT‬

But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”

Father God, You are faithful! Nothing is impossible for You because all authority is Yours. Thank You for giving me access to this authority through Your Holy Spirit. Thank You for allowing me to draw near to You. Please show me how to walk with Your boldness through life. As I seek You, guide me and teach me how to confidently disciple others. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Go

‭Matthew 28:19 NLT‬

Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. 

God, I am Your disciple. Please teach me how to live a life that reflects who You are. As I grow in my faith, provide me with a community where we can teach and support one another. Help us to live out Jesus’ model for living well. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Give freely

‭Proverbs 11:24 NLT‬

Give freely and become more wealthy; be stingy and lose everything.

God, You generously showered Your love upon us by giving up Your Son. Thank You! Today, I want to generously love others as You have generously loved me. Please show me how to do that. Turn me into someone who isn't afraid to give freely. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

A decluttered life

‭John 15:2 NLT‬

He cuts off every branch of mine that doesn’t produce fruit, and he prunes the branches that do bear fruit so they will produce even more.

God, You know everything about me. You know the areas of my life that have potential but are being held back by broken habits and belief systems. Please bring clarity and healing to my life by cutting away anything that is cluttering or destroying my heart and mind. Transform me so that way I continue to bear healthy fruit. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Call on God

‭Romans 10:14 NLT‬

But how can they call on him to save them unless they believe in him? And how can they believe in him if they have never heard about him? And how can they hear about him unless someone tells them?

God, use me to share Your love with those You have placed in my life. Give me boldness and grace. Direct my steps and actions to plant the seed of Your salvation. Equip and empower me with Your Spirit. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Help me to listen

‭Matthew 7:8 NLT‬

For everyone who asks, receives. Everyone who seeks, finds. And to everyone who knocks, the door will be opened.

God, I’m so grateful that I can come to You with any situation, and You will hear and answer me. Today, I come to You with my questions, concerns, and plans for the future. Please help me to listen to Your voice, and trust Your direction. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Choose to trust and believe

‭Luke 1:45 NLT‬

You are blessed because you believed that the Lord would do what he said.”

God, I come to You in spite of my doubts and fears. I choose to believe and trust Your power and promises, no matter where you lead me. Grow and bless my belief. Fill me with discernment and gratitude. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Loyalty and Commitment

‭Ruth 1:16 NLT‬

But Ruth replied, “Don’t ask me to leave you and turn back. Wherever you go, I will go; wherever you live, I will live. Your people will be my people, and your God will be my God.

God, I want my life to be marked by loyalty and commitment to You. I want to be known for how I loved, how I was generous, and how I influenced others for You. Show me how to embrace a life of complete commitment to Your calling. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

The Lord is faithful

‭2 Thessalonians 3:3 NLT‬

But the Lord is faithful; he will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one.

God, thank You for Your faithfulness to me, even when I have been unfaithful to You. Thank You for Your presence in my life. You never leave me to handle my problems alone. I know that You will continue to protect and strengthen me, as I continue to place my hope and trust in You. All glory is Yours! In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Imitate Jesus

‭Hebrews 13:8 NLT‬

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.

Jesus, the world may change—but You won’t. You don’t shift. You don’t unexpectedly change Your mind or leave us. You give us a consistent example to follow because You are trustworthy and worth following. So please help us to look to You as we go about our daily lives. Help us to follow the example You set. Amen.

God's free gift

‭Isaiah 53:5 NLT‬

But he was pierced for our rebellion, crushed for our sins. He was beaten so we could be whole. He was whipped so we could be healed.

Jesus, thank You for becoming “God with us.” Thank You for taking the brokenness of the world off of our shoulders. It’s because of Your selfless sacrifice that I can now experience eternal life with You. Today, I receive Your free gift of salvation, and I invite You to heal me. I want to spend the rest of my life becoming more like You. Amen.

Always do good

‭Galatians 6:9 NLT‬

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.

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.

Cast your cares

‭1 Peter 5:7 NLT‬

Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.

God, You know that I need You. I’m sorry for all the times I’ve pretended that I’m fine on my own. Please forgive me. Today, I come to You just as I am, and I give You all of my anxieties, cares, and worries. Please replace worry with peace, anxiety with hope, and concern with confident trust. I know that I am safe with You, and You can handle my problems. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Finding refuge

‭Psalms 139:11-12 NLT‬

I could ask the darkness to hide me and the light around me to become night— but even in darkness I cannot hide from you. To you the night shines as bright as day. Darkness and light are the same to you.

God, thank You for being ever-present. Your vastness is overwhelming and comforting. Thank You for never leaving me, even when I try to run and hide. You are my safe place forever and always. Amen.

In my weakness

‭2 Corinthians 12:9-10 NLT‬

Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me. That’s why I take pleasure in my weaknesses, and in the insults, hardships, persecutions, and troubles that I suffer for Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong.

God, thank You for giving me Yourself. Thank You for empowering me to face whatever comes my way. Help me to remember that even when I’m weak, You are still strong. And You can take the hardest of situations and turn it around for Your glory and my good. So please help me to glorify You with all that I am. Let my weaknesses become windows that Your glory shines through. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

A life of prayer

‭Colossians 4:2 NLT‬

Devote yourselves to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart.

God, starting a new habit can be hard, but I want to dedicate time to pray with You each day. Help me to develop a discipline of prayer, offering You thanks for all that You are doing in the world. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

A true heart

‭Amos 5:24 NLT‬

Instead, I want to see a mighty flood of justice, an endless river of righteous living.

God, You desire a world that is marked by grace and mercy. Help me to be part of shaping that world by living a life that is pleasing to You. Please give me a heart that desires to be kind to others, not for show, but out of love for You and others. In Jesus’ name, Amen.