My God, My Creator

God, when I think about the vastness of the universe, I am amazed that You chose to create us. Your creativity is beautiful, Your power is magnificent, and Your love for Your children is intentional. Thank You for thinking of me since the beginning of time—and for saving me by sacrificing Your only Son. I love You, Lord. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Surrender

God, I surrender my life to You. You can have it all—every thought, action, behavior, and desire. I want You to be glorified through me. So here I am, Lord. I surrender my life to You. Take all that I am, and use it for Your glory. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Pleasing God

God, thank You for loving me even when I get caught up in pleasing others. Sometimes I get so focused on what the world thinks that I forget I am not made for this world. Please refocus my heart and guide me to live for You—even if society tells me otherwise. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Fighting worry

God, worrying comes so easily to me. But I want to let go of things outside my control. Teach me to turn my worries into worship. Fill my thoughts with Your peace. I give all my anxiety to You! Guide me as I choose to live in the present, and make the most of each moment. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Good work

God, thank You for using an ordinary person like me for Your glory. You chose me before the beginning of time. I believe You have a unique plan and purpose for my life. Work in and through me today. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Open eyes

God, You are an unlimited God. There is nothing that is too hard for you, and there's nothing you cannot do. Lord, help me to understand the areas in my life where I can use the resources you gave me to help others. Help me be a light to others. In Jesus Name, Amen

Embracing Who I Am

God, thank You for intricately forming me. Rid my mind of any self-doubt and discontentment. I am Your unique design. I am known. I am a fearfully and wonderfully made masterpiece! Teach me to fully embrace this truth and rest confidently in You. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Son of God

Jesus, I believe You are the Son of God. Thank You for allowing me to serve You and have a close relationship with You. I am constantly in awe of Your goodness and love for Your people. Help me each day to live a life that honors You and draws others closer to You. 

Amen.

Patience in trouble

God, I am grateful for all the plans You have made for my life. Because You are in control, I can place my hope in You even when I face trouble. Going forward, please help me to have honest conversations with You when my future feels unclear. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Courage to love

God, it can be difficult to love those who have mistreated me, but I know You love them—so I want to love them too. Encourage me to pray for those I am too hurt to be around. Give me the courage to go out of my way and to be kind to those who are unkind. And provide me with the strength I need to forgive them. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

By His wounds

Jesus, thank You for forgiveness from my sins. For righteousness through faith. For healing. The only way was through Your sacrifice on the cross. You gave everything so I could be made whole and have life with You. Thank You! Help me live with that truth as the foundation of everything I am and do. In Your name I pray, Amen.

By faith

God, I am not ashamed of the Gospel. I am so grateful for Your love for me, and I want to share Your goodness with the world. Help me to be bold in my faith, to love others well, and to live a life that honors You. Guide me as I walk with You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Hope and Justice

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.

God is generous

God, You are so generous. I can never outgive you! You are the Giver of every good thing. Thank You. Help me to have a heart of generosity that reflects Your heart. Thank You for inviting me to trust You with everything I have. It’s all Yours. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Put into practice

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.

The Lord is close

Father God, You are always near, but today I am inviting You to come close to me. Show me how near You are. Here are my burdens—please take them. I am tired of pretending that I can carry them. Remove my fears and replace any heaviness in my life with Your relentless love. Come close to me as I come close to You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Jesus is Lord

Jesus, I believe that You are God and Savior of the world. I believe that our Heavenly Father God raised You from the dead, and I know that You can save me. I believe that You are king and lord over the entire earth, and I want to surrender my whole life to You. You alone can save me, and You alone are worth following. So please take my life—and give me Yours. Amen.

Hope for the future

God, I know You have a plan for my life, and that You want to bless me. Help me lean into that promise! Sometimes it is hard to see past my present struggles. Thank You for loving me even when I have doubts and fears. Fill me with Your hope and peace. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Send me

God, thank You that I am able to be in Your presence. I want to surrender my life to You each day—to go where You want me to go. I say “yes” to whatever task You have for me, Lord. I’m ready. I'm willing. I’m listening. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Surrender yourself to God

God, I want my life to be lived for Your glory. In moments where it is difficult for me to surrender my plans to You, please help me to focus on Your vision for the future. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

That we can have life

God, I pray against all the distractions of the enemy. I know that true joy and satisfaction can only be found in You—the giver of life. Help me as I face daily attacks on my time, attention, and energy. Empty my life of any lies and false securities. I trust Your way. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Gratitude for life

God, thank You for the life that You've given me. While I know life isn't always easy, I do know that living my life for You is worth every second I have. While it can be scary to think about death, I rest knowing that You defeated death on the cross and You made a way for me to live forever with You. Thank You! In Jesus' name, Amen.

Taste and see

Father God, You are so good to me! I don’t have to look very far to see evidence of Your goodness in my life. Even in the midst of hard situations, You show Yourself faithful, just, ever-present, and trustworthy. I have seen that You are good because I have cried out to You for help, and You have saved me. Blessed be Your name! In Jesus’ name, Amen.

God's plan is better

God, sometimes it’s hard to surrender my life to You. I make the mistake of thinking my plans are better than Yours. I know Your purpose for me is much greater than I can imagine, so I want to release all control to You. I invite You into my decision-making. I trust You to lead my life. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Live by the Spirit

God, thank You for giving me Your Holy Spirit and for making a way for me to live by Your Spirit. You are so kind to bless me with Your presence. I don’t want to take that for granted. So, starting today, please teach me how to live in step with You. Give me confidence, boldness, and discernment as I seek to follow You wholeheartedly. 

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

A new nature

God, thank You for giving me a new nature. Because of Jesus, I can know You personally and draw close to You daily. I don’t want to take this for granted, so today I surrender the desires that pull me away from You. Align my will with Your will so that the fruit of Your Spirit will be clear in my life. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Fruit of the Spirit

God, from Your love I can experience the fruit of Your Spirit. These fruits are a natural outpouring of knowing You and Your love. Help me to be more joyful, peaceful, patient, kind, good, and faithful. Deepen my relationship with You so that Your fruit become a natural part of my life. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

A pure heart

God, I want to have a pure heart. Please reveal to me the areas of my heart that are not in line with Your Word. Help me to let go of bitterness, disappointment, and hurt I am holding onto. I surrender my whole heart to You. Thank You for making me brand new! In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Guard your heart

Jesus, thank You for loving me unconditionally. Thank You for coming to earth to rescue me. I want to love You the way that You love me. I know that this isn’t easy. I know that this will cost me something. But I want You to be first in my life. So please show me how to guard my heart, and teach me how to become more like You. Amen.

Change the way you think

God, You know everything about me. You know what I’m going to say before I speak it. You know all of my thoughts, desires, and intentions. All that I am, I give to You. Please help me recognize any lies I've been believing and replace them with Your truth. In Jesus’ name, Amen.