AIMING TO CONTINOUSLY, PLEASE GOD

Father, praise your holy name for another blessed morning in Christ. I’m grateful for your unconditional love. 

Father, as many have awakened and have begun their morning journey, they pause to give you all the glory for another blessed day in Christ that was not promised.  Despite their shortcomings, your love for them remains constant.

When they were challenged beyond measure, you allowed them to resist temptation and hold on to your unchanging hands during both the good and the bad.  

When they were constantly overwhelmed with feelings of hatred and jealousy from those whom they loved and thought loved them as well, they realized that your love for them, through your Son, Jesus Christ, is the only love that is permanent without stipulations. 

Father, help all to realize that you know and see all things; therefore, keep living life aiming to please you. Help them to leave all worries and concerns with you through your Son, Jesus Christ, as they follow the path that you have established for them.


“So we make it our goal to please him, whether we are at home in the body or away from it. For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each of us may receive what is due us for the things done while in the body, whether good or bad. Since, then, we know what it is to fear the Lord, we try to persuade others. What we are is plain to God, and I hope it is also plain to your conscience.”
2 Corinthians 5:9–11

Linda F. Walker
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DEPENDENCE ON GOD 

Father, praise your holy name for another blessed morning in Christ. I’m grateful for your unconditional love.

Father, as many have awakened and are beginning their morning journey, they first give praise to you through your Son, Jesus Christ, for the gift of life. 

They know that nothing in life that is worth having comes easy. They understand that without trials and/or tribulations, there is no personal growth, and their dependency is on themselves instead of you, through your Son, Jesus Christ. 

Father, help all to realize that life is always better with you through your Son, Jesus Christ. Help them to understand that the issues that they experience daily help them to obtain greater spiritual growth and a dependency upon you through your Son, Jesus Christ.

“I depend on God alone; I put my hope in him. He alone protects and saves me; he is my defender, and I shall never be defeated. My salvation and honor depend on God; he is my strong protector; he is my shelter. Trust in God at all times, my people. Tell him all your troubles, for he is our refuge.” Psalm 62:5-8

Linda F. Walker
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THE STRAIGHT AND NARROW PATH

Father, praise your holy name for another blessed morning in Christ. I’m grateful for your unconditional love.

Father, as many have awakened and have begun their morning journey, they sing praises to you for another day that was not promised.  They smile because you have never failed them. When their trials and tribulations were unbearable, you have always been there to carry them through their pain when such burdens made it impossible to move forward in their life.

When their fight to not give up or to give in caused them to experience more attacks, they continued to call on your name to pull them through and to a place of peace and happiness. 

Father, help all to understand that you are indeed the answer to all of their problems. Therefore, draw closer to you through your Son, Jesus Christ. Study to show yourself approved, rightly dividing your holy word, as they walk the straight and narrow path that leads to salvation.

“Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow is the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.”

Matthew 7:13–14

Linda F. Walker
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WORSHIP GOD THROUGH JESUS CHRIST

Father, praise your holy name for another blessed morning in Christ! I’m grateful for your continued grace and mercy.

Father, as many have awakened and have begun their daily journey, they sing praises to you through your Son, Jesus Christ for peace, understanding, protection, and guidance. 

Despite their trials and tribulations, they aim to trust in you for all things! 

They know that it is only by your grace that they have an abundant life.  They know that it is only because of your love for them that they are given many chances to hear your Holy Word, Believe your Holy Word, Confess that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, and be Baptized in the name of Jesus Christ the remission of their sins.  

Father, help all to understand that no one on earth has a heaven or hell to put them in.  However, worshipping others  or worldly possessions instead of you and your Son, Jesus Christ, leads to a point of no return.

“You alone are the LORD. You made the heavens, even the highest heavens, and all their starry host, the earth and all that is on it, the seas and all that is in them. You give life to everything, and the multitudes of heaven worship you.” Nehemiah 9:6

Linda F. Walker
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GOD’S HOLY POWER 

Father, praise your holy name for this blessed morning in Christ. I’m grateful for your continued blessings. 

Father, as many have awakened and have begun their morning journey, they pause to say a prayer of thankfulness. They are grateful for you, your Son, Jesus Christ, and your Holy Spirit. They know that you have power over all things and that your love is never-ending. They also know that, because of your ultimate sacrifice of your Son, Jesus Christ, they have life and have it more abundantly. They are forgiven of their sins after true repentance and redirected to the path of righteousness. 

“But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” Acts 1:8

Linda F. Walker
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FOCUSING ON WHAT IS

Father, praise your holy name for another blessed morning in Christ. I’m grateful for the gift of life. 

Father, as many have awakened and have begun their morning journey, they pause to pray a prayer of thankfulness. They understand that it is only by your grace that they have life this morning. Therefore, instead of allowing their circumstances to dictate their mood, they pray for protection, guidance, direction, peace, joy, love, and that your will for them is done. 

Father, help all who are continuously reliving what could have been instead of what is. Help all to know that they should not lean on their own understanding, for you have a purpose for all things and/or experiences. Moreover, help all to cling closely to you through your Son, Jesus Christ, through their good and their bad days.
  
“Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.”

Philippians 4:8

Linda F. Walker 
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DESPITE THEIR PAIN 

Father, praise your holy name for another blessed morning in Christ. I’m grateful for your unconditional love.

Father, as many have awakened and have begun their morning journey, they sing praises to you for your love and protection.

Despite their trials and tribulations, pain and agony, sadness and despair, they continue to trust in you for all things. 

Despite it all, as long as they depend on you, through your Son, Jesus Christ, they have unwavering faith that you will turn all wrongs into rights, ultimately directing their steps to peace and happiness.

“Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.” Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff comfort me.
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.  Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.” 
Psalm 23:4-6

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PEACE WITHIN THE STORMS OF LIFE 

Father, praise your holy name for another blessed morning in Christ. I’m grateful for lessons learned!

Father, as many have awakened and have begun their morning journey, they sing praises to you through your Son, Jesus Christ, for another opportunity to get it right. Although they fall short of your glory daily, you continue to amaze them with your unconditional love. 

When they fall into divers temptations, you are always present to carry them through, allowing them to withstand the wiles of the devil and continue to rely on you for all things. 

They thank you for your unconditional love, your continued direction, protection, and discernment. 

“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire, you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you.” Isaiah 43:2 

Linda F. Walker
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RENEWED STRENGTH 

Father, praise your holy name for another blessed morning in Christ. I’m grateful for your unconditional love. 

Father, as you have blessed so many to have awakened to see another day in Christ, they praise your holy name for your second chances. They know that they fall short of your glory; however, you continue to forgive, protect, restore, renew, and love them through their good and their bad.

Father, help all to understand that your love for them is uncomparable to any love that they have ever experienced on earth. Therefore, continue to put you first at all times, knowing that you will continuously protect, guide, restore, and renew them in every aspect of life.

“But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary; they will walk and not be faint.” Isaiah 40:31

Linda F. Walker 
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GRATEFULNESS TO GOD THROUGH JESUS CHRIST 

Father, praise your holy name for another blessed morning in Christ. I’m grateful for you, your Son, Jesus Christ, and your Holy Spirit.

Father, as many have awakened and have begun their morning journey, they smile because you have given them another opportunity to get it right. When they fall short of your grace and mercy, you continue to direct their path. When they hear your holy word, they are convicted within, for they know what they should do but continue to do the opposite.

Father, thank you for your continued grace and mercy. Thank you for your love and patience. Moreover, thank you for your ultimate sacrifice of your Son, Jesus Christ. 

“Rejoice in the Lord always; again, I will say, rejoice. Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” 
Philippians 4:4-7

Linda F. Walker 
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