Death or life

God, I submit my words to You. Please fill my mind with thoughts that honor You and other people, so that my words will bring life and encouragement to everyone I encounter. Transform me into a new person by changing the way I think—and the way I speak. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Surrender to God

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. Take me, use me, send me, change me, clean me, transform me, love me, and love others through me. Take all that I am, and use it for Your glory. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Take away my pain

Father God, thank You for deeply caring about who I am. I’m so grateful that, one day, You will take away all the pain and hardship I’ve experienced. But until that day comes, I will trust You and cling to You. I will place my hope in You. I will bring You my pain, and allow You to comfort me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Love sincerely

God, please help me to listen to You and to others. Show me how to love sincerely and practically. Change the way I approach people by replacing my anger and frustration with grace, empathy, and understanding. Fill me with Your peace and love—so that my attitude and actions reflect Your character. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Worthy of all our praise

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.

My Friends

God, thank You that I don’t have to go through life alone. You are always with me, and You've put people in my life to help me. I’m grateful You created us to depend on each other and share our life experiences. Community is Your design, and I don't want to take it for granted. Help me to love and serve my friends well. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

When tempted

God, thank You for always providing a way out of temptation. Because I know Your Son, sin doesn’t have control over my life. But because the world isn’t fully restored yet, I still find myself tempted. Your Word says that You will be with me. Thank You! Please give me the courage to say “no” to the things that could harm me. I want to faithfully follow You at all times. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Forgiving others

God, thank You for choosing to forgive me. I don’t deserve Your forgiveness, but I'm so thankful for it. I want to be like You and, because You have forgiven me, I want to forgive others. Help me to remember Your generous gift of forgiveness, and release my anger towards those who have wronged me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Don't worry

God, You already know what I need—and even what I want. And even though life isn't perfect, I believe that You are enough for me. Your provision is enough for me. Your love is enough for me. Your grace is enough for me. So today, I surrender my worries to You. Help me to remember that You are at work in the details. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Refresh my soul

Lord, I’m running on empty and need to be refreshed. Thank You for welcoming me into Your presence. Here, I give You all of my worries and weariness. In turn, please grant me a newfound perspective and make me whole.

Help people find God

God, I want to help people find You, just as I have found You. Please guide me as I share Your love with those around me. Help me to represent You well. Put me in situations where I can share Your light and love with others. I’m here to serve You, Lord—send me where You want me to go. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

God's plan

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 far greater than I can imagine, so I want to release all control to You. I invite You into my decision-making. Please inspire every move and thought I make. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

God's peace

God, by Your grace, You have offered me a relationship with You. I can know You in a deep, authentic way—as well as be known by You. Thank You for giving me peace that extends beyond my feelings and circumstances. Thank You for protecting my heart and mind from being overwhelmed by what’s happening around me. Because of You, I can have peace. Thank You! In Jesus’ name, Amen.

God's strength

God, You are mighty and worthy of my praise! When I feel overwhelmed, You support me. When I feel discouraged, You encourage me. When I feel hopeless and alone, You surround and protect me. I will praise You because You are my source of strength. Nothing is impossible for You, and You are constantly helping me. Thank You! In Jesus’ name, Amen.

The Armor of God

God, thank you for providing everything we need to withstand spiritual battles. Alone, I am vulnerable to evil forces, but You promise that—in Your protective armor—I can stand strong. Help me to persevere in courage, faith, and prayer, while standing firm in Your promises and strength. Amen.

Shape my heart

God, I am Your child. You have set me apart and adopted me into Your eternal family. Please shape my heart to look more like Yours. Teach me how to live in a way that honors You and reflects Your character. Remove any patterns of behavior in my life that don't serve me well, or represent You. Thank You for showing me the way to true life! In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Open the door

God, thank You for pursuing me, and for never giving up on me. I don't want to be lukewarm. Free me from distractions and selfish desires, and reignite my passion for You and Your kingdom. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Turn from evil

God, our world desperately needs Your peace—and so do I. Let my conversations overflow with grace and love, and point others back to You. Show me the action steps I should take to seek goodness and prioritize peace. I want to be a reflection of You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Praise for forgiveness

God, I'm overwhelmed by Your generous gift of forgiveness! You have erased the mistakes of my past, present, and future, and You've made me new. I am in constant awe of Your amazing love and boundless grace. Thank You that nothing can separate me from Your presence. Amen.

Give thanks

God, thank You for being unstoppable, unchangeable, all-powerful, and incomparable. You alone are worthy of all my praise, honor, and glory! Your love endures forever, and I am forever grateful for who You are. Thank You for making a way for me to know You personally. Nothing compares to You! In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Unity

God, I am so thankful that You have connected me to a community of believers who love You. Please help us to remain united in times of disruption and difficulty. Continue to unite and empower believers all around the world—so that we can share Your salvation and faithfulness with others. We need Your presence in the process! In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Endurance

God, You call me to faithful and obedient living—because you know what's best for me. Thank You for providing Your Word as a guide that helps me bring You glory. When I struggle to live as You call me to, please remind me of the eternity I get to spend with You. And as You do that, restore my strength and endurance. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Sabbath rest

God, it is difficult to rest when there's so much I feel like I need to do. But I want to experience Your kind of rest. I know that You created me and know how life works best. Please show me how to work and rest in a way that honors You and helps me trust You more. Amen.

With God

God, unclench my closed fists. Whatever it is that’s holding me back—I release it to You. Please deliver me as I battle against my selfish desires and thoughts. Help me to trust You for the seemingly impossible. Show me how to look to You above all else. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Generosity

God, Thank You for giving me the greatest gift imaginable—salvation through Jesus Christ. Help me to cultivate a heart of giving and helping those who are in need. Open my eyes to see opportunities to share Your love with those who do not know You.

In Jesus Name, Amen.

Live like Jesus

God, it's not natural for me to prioritize others ahead of myself, but I want to become more like You. Please help me to experience the fullness of life by doing things Your way. Help me to recognize others' needs, and give me strength to endure when I'm personally struggling. Show me how to carry my cross like Jesus carried His. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Set free

God, thank You for setting me free! I never want to take it for granted. Today, please show me how to serve others humbly with love. I am grateful for the freedom You gave me—the freedom You bought for me. Please help me to embrace Your freedom by living with intentionality and serving others with joy. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Peace with others

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. 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. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Trust in God

God, You are my source of strength and hope. You form the foundation of my life, and You overwhelm my fears with Your love. So I will place my hope in You, and You alone. You are worthy of my worship and my trust. Even when everything around me seems to crumble, I won't be afraid—my future is secure in You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Patience in trouble

God, I am grateful for all the plans You've made for my life. Because You are in control, and constantly working, I can place my hope in You—even when I face trouble. Help me to have honest conversations with You when my future feels unclear. I know that You are trustworthy. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Pray for your enemies

God, it can be difficult to love those who have mistreated me, but I know that You love them—so I want to love them too. Help me to pray for those I'm too hurt to be around. Give me the courage to be kind to those who have not been kind to me. And provide me with the strength I need to forgive them. You are the Judge—not me—so I will leave it in Your hands. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Rest

God, I can sleep peacefully because I know that You love me and care about my future. So right now, I surrender my concerns to You. Give me peace-filled rest, so I can rise joyfully and do all that You've called me to do. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

God's workmanship

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.

Surrender

God, help me. You know the details of every good and hard thing in my life. I submit them all to You. Help me to stand firm in Your promises, and give me the strength to resist the enemy's schemes. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Focus on God

God, thank You for all of the wonderful things You’ve done in my life. Sometimes, when my circumstances are hard, I can forget about Your goodness. In those moments, help me to trust Your faithfulness and love for me. Help me to keep my focus on You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Draw close to me

God, You are always near, but today I am inviting You to get as close as possible. Here are my burdens—please take them. I am tired of pretending that I can carry them by myself. Remove my fears and worries, and replace any heaviness in my life with Your relentless love. Thank You for already knowing my heart and needs before I do. I trust You. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Glory will be shown

God, I know that I will face troubles in this world, but You are still in control. In all circumstances, help me to remember Your promises. Remind me of the future glory that's coming, and the beautiful eternity I will spend with You. Thank You for being with me on the challenging days. Today, please give me the courage and strength I need to stand firm in my faith. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

A true heart

God, You desire a world that is marked by righteousness and justice. Help me to be a part of shaping that world by living a life that's pleasing to You. Give me opportunities to make a difference—to care for those who are hurting and reflect Your loving character. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Seek God first

God, I want to seek You and Your kingdom first every day. Please forgive me for the times I've neglected Your presence and provision. Thank You for never giving up on me. I want You to be a part of every thought I have, every word I say, and every decision I make. My life is Yours. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Our good Father

God, thank You for being a good Father. I am so grateful I can always rely on You. You give me gifts I don’t even realize I should be asking You for. You bless me abundantly, and shower me with mercy and love. Thank You for having compassion on me. Thank You for calling me Your child. I am so grateful to call You my Father! In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Transform my heart

God, I confess that I have not always been the person You’ve created me to be. There are times when I fail to love You with my whole heart, mind, and soul. I don't 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, and point others to the redemption You offer. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Spiritual breakthrough

Jesus, thank You for sending Your Spirit to be with us at all times. Because You are with me today, I know I can have freedom in every area of my life. Holy Spirit, help me to break loose from anything holding me back. Only You can define who I am, and—because of You—I'm no longer restricted by the painful things in my life. Thank You for the freedom that is found in You! Amen.

Live like Jesus

Jesus, thank You for modeling how to live a God-honoring life. I know I mess up sometimes, but I trust that—with Your guidance—I can learn to become more like You. I believe in you, Jesus. Help me to live what I speak, and to follow Your example. Amen.

Love each other

God, You have modeled what great love looks like. Help me to live and love like You! Thank You for sending Your Holy Spirit to help me live this out. I want to prioritize others, serve the people around me, and share the love of Jesus with those who need it most. Amen.

Justice and mercy

God, please show me how to love You and Your people. Align my heart with Your will, and help me to make decisions that bring You glory and honor. Help me to see myself accurately so that I can love others fully. Show me how to show justice and mercy to those who need it—because those are actions that delight You and show that I am Your child. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Loving others

God, sometimes it’s hard to love certain people in my life. But even when they've been unkind, or have hurt someone I love, I want to choose to love them—because You love them. Even when it’s challenging, give me the strength to model Your grace, forgiveness, and love. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Step out in faith

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 shrink back in fear, but 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 You are enough for me. Thank You for always looking out for me! And for leading me every step of the way. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

God's presence

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

Love like God loves

God, You are the model of love. Help me to show love to others as You've shown it to me. Let my actions prove that I love and trust You, and that I care about the people You created. Fill me with Your Spirit as I seek to glorify You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Wisdom

God, You are more than willing to share Your never-ending wisdom with me. Thank you! I want to honor You with everything I am, and everything I do. Please make me eager to listen to and discern Your voice. Give me a craving for Your ways and a desire to obey You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.