Focus on God

Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth.

Colossians 3:2 NLT

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 goodness and love for me. Help me to keep my focus on You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Use your talents to serve others

Each of you has received a gift to use to serve others. Be good servants of God’s various gifts of grace.

1 Peter 4:10 NCV

God, thank You for uniquely creating me to serve You. I want to use the gifts You’ve given me to bless You and Your people. I want to be a faithful manager of all that You entrust to me. So please show me how to use my talents to serve others and glorify Your holy name. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

God freed me

God met me more than halfway, he freed me from my anxious fears. Look at him; give him your warmest smile. Never hide your feelings from him.

Psalm 34:4‭-‬5 MSG

God, sometimes, it’s hard for me to turn to You when I’m afraid, but I trust that You will answer me when I seek You. I know You hear my anxious thoughts—I give them to You. Please give me peace in return, and help me to trust Your control. No matter what happens in my life, I trust that You and Your plans are good. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Loving others

Most important of all, continue to show deep love for each other, for love covers a multitude of sins.

1 Peter 4:8 NLT

God, sometimes it’s hard to love others. But even when people are unkind, I want to choose to love them because You love them. Encourage me to love others even when it’s challenging, and give me opportunities each day to go out of my way to show Your love to everyone I encounter. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Peace in all Circumstances

You, Lord, give true peace to those who depend on you, because they trust you.

Isaiah 26:3 NCV

God, thank You for promising to bring me peace. During worrying circumstances, 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.

The Lord's instructions

The instructions of the Lord are perfect, reviving the soul. The decrees of the Lord are trustworthy, making wise the simple.

Psalms 19:7 NLT

God, I trust that Your law is perfect. I may not always understand Your ways, but I know You care about my well-being and You have my best interest in mind. Encourage me each day to stay within the boundaries You have set for me, and help me to remember that You know more than I do—You are God and I am not. In Jesus’ name, Amen.