Work willingly

Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people. Remember that the Lord will give you an inheritance as your reward, and that the Master you are serving is Christ.

Colossians 3:23‭-‬24 NLT

God, only You determine my worth and my value. You have given me the ability to work and to do it well—so when I feel overwhelmed, burnt out, frustrated, or uninspired, please help me to stay focused on You. Remind me that You are the One I work for. You are the One who gives me a future and a hope. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

God heals the brokenhearted

He heals the brokenhearted and bandages their wounds.

Psalms 147:3 NLT

God, You love to save and restore broken people, and You are the only One who can. So please help me today. Please show me that You are in control, and You hear my prayers. Take all of my hurt, pain, and frustrations, and replace them with Your peace, comfort, and love. Remind me that nothing is impossible for You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Salvation comes from...

After this I saw a vast crowd, too great to count, from every nation and tribe and people and language, standing in front of the throne and before the Lamb. They were clothed in white robes and held palm branches in their hands. And they were shouting with a great roar, “Salvation comes from our God who sits on the throne and from the Lamb!”

Revelation 7:9‭-‬10 NLT

Father God, thank You that salvation belongs to You alone! You alone are worthy of all our praise and worship! You have—and You will—rescue and deliver us. So as I look forward to Jesus’ return, show me how I can join with Christians around the world in praising You, and celebrating Your great name. Make us unified around Your power and love. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Listen

My dear brothers and sisters, always be willing to listen and slow to speak. Do not become angry easily,

James 1:19 NCV

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

Follow God's example

Watch what God does, and then you do it, like children who learn proper behavior from their parents. Mostly what God does is love you. Keep company with him and learn a life of love. Observe how Christ loved us. His love was not cautious but extravagant. He didn’t love in order to get something from us but to give everything of himself to us. Love like that.

Ephesians 5:1‭-‬2 MSG

God, Your love is unconditional and constant. There is nothing I could do to earn it—You just ask me to receive it. You take delight in me because You made me, and it gives You joy to see me thrive. So when I feel disappointed, shameful, or far from You, bring to mind Your great love for me. And then, give me the courage to walk in Your love, and not away from it. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Made righteous

If you openly declare that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.

Romans 10:9 NLT

Gracious Lord, help me each day to declare who You are, not just by my words, but also by my actions. Let everyone see who You are through me. Thank you for sending Your Son Jesus so that I could be made righteous in Your eyes and be part of Your family. In Jesus Name, Amen.