THE PRIZE THAT AWAITS

Father, give you all the praise for another blessed morning in Christ that was not promised. I’m grateful for the gift of life.

Father, as many have awakened and have begun their morning journey, they sing praises to you through your Son, Jesus Christ, for your unconditional love and continued guidance and protection.

Father, because of you, they are able to smile through their trials and tribulations.

Because of you, they are able to withstand the wiles of the devil. Because of you, they are able to push through their obstacles to gain the prize that awaits them.

Father, help us all to continue to focus on the things in life that glorify you through your Son, Jesus Christ. Help them to understand that all goodness comes from you through your Son, Jesus Christ. Help them seek you out to understand their purpose in life. Moreover, help them to push through their obstacles, challenges, pains, and adversities to reach the prize that awaits.

“And now the prize awaits me—the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give me on the day of his return. And the prize is not just for me but for all who eagerly look forward to his appearing.” 2 Timothy 4:6–8

Linda F. Walker
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AWAITING ON THE LORD FOR ALL THINGS

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 sing praises to you through your Son, Jesus Christ, for your continued blessings.

When they are down and out, you restore their soul, mind, and body. When they feel as if they are alone, you remind them that your Holy Spirit dwells within them, always protecting, directing, and guiding.

Father, help all to understand that you are forever present, always abounding with never-ending love, grace, and mercy. Help them to also understand that you know and see all things, awaiting for them to call on your holy name during both the good and the bad.

“I believe that I shall look upon the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living! Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!” Psalm 27:13-14

Linda F. Walker
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AWAITING GOD’S CALLING

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 through your Son, Jesus Christ, for your grace and mercy. They know that it is only because of you, through Jesus Christ, that they are still standing.

When their burdens become heavy and unbearable, they depend upon you, through Jesus Christ, to lead, guide, direct, restore, renew, and direct them from a spirit of discourse to a spirit of peace.

Father, help all who are continuously attacked to hold on to your unchanging hands, knowing that what they are experiencing is just an obstacle to cause them to give up and give in. Help them to push through it all as they continue praying, fasting, and awaiting a response from you through your Son, Jesus Christ.

“But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.” Isaiah 40:31(ESV)

Linda F. Walker
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STARTING ANEW

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

Father, as many have spent their day memorializing loved ones, they pray for your continued comfort and peace beyond understanding.

They know that there is no one on earth who can come closer to precipitating the type of love that they need and/or desire than you, through your Son, Jesus Christ.

They pray that everyone appreciates, uplifts, and cherishes today as well as the days to come.

In addition, they pray that everyone puts aside differences to help renew and restore their mindset to focus on the things that bring joy, happiness, and increased faith.

Father, help all to understand that life is a gift from you that extends above and beyond their comprehension. In addition, help everyone start anew on this day, praying for your guidance, protection, and direction in all that they think and do.

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.”
2 Corinthians 5:17

Linda F. Walker
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WILL YOU FOCUS ON GOD, THROUGH JESUS CHRIST?

Father, thank you for another blessed morning in Christ. I’m grateful for your unconditional love.

Father, as many have awakened on this beautiful day that was not promised, they thank you for your grace and mercy. They understand that today was not promised; therefore, they take full advantage of the opportunity to worship you in spirit and in truth, through your Son, Jesus Christ.

Instead of worrying about what did or didn’t occur on yesterday, they look forward to what awaits them in accordance with your will for them.

They give you all the praises for the gift of life, as well as for the ability to think and react appropriately, in accordance with your will for them. They thank you for their safe dwelling place, the food that you have allowed them to posses, as well as the transportation that you have given them to make it to and from. They also thank you for the shoes and clothing that you have adorned them with, allowing them to cover and protect their bodies appropriately.

Moreover, they thank you for your divine direction, forgiveness, faithfulness, salvation, and love that you continuously cover them with despite their shortcomings.

Father, help all to choose you, through your Son, Jesus Christ today! Help them to understand that all things in this world are temporary; therefore, focus on you, through your Son, Jesus Christ who has all power, as well as see and know all things.

“We must focus on Jesus, the source and goal of our faith. He saw the joy ahead of him, so he endured death on the cross and ignored the disgrace it brought him. Now he holds the honored position—the one next to God the Father on the heavenly throne.” Hebrews 12:2 GW

Linda F. Walker
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BELIEVING IN JESUS CHRIST INCLUDES ACTION!

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

Father, as many have awakened and has begun their morning journey, they sing praises to you for granting them another blessed day in Christ. They give you all the glory for blessing them with another opportunity to praise you through your Son, Jesus Christ. They understand that nothing in life is possible without you. Therefore, they sing praise to you through your Son, Jesus Christ.

Father, help everyone to establish a true relationship with you through your son, Jesus Christ. Help them understand that believing in Jesus Christ is the key to salvation. However, believing in Jesus Christ requires action, and such action, is depicted by the way one lives.

“What good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds?” James 2:14

“As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead.” James 2:26

Linda F. Walker
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NEW BABES IN CHRIST

Father, praise your holy name for another blessed morning in Christ. I’m grateful for another opportunity to turn wrongs into rights.

Father, as many have awakened and have begun their morning journey, they pause to give you all the praise for your continued blessings, grace, mercy, and agape love.

Despite their shortcomings, you continuously bestow blessings on them. Despite their bad decisions in life, you continue to redirect their path. Despite their weaknesses in pleasing men instead of you, you continue to pour your agape love into them.

Father, help all to take the time to evaluate themselves wholeheartedly. Help them to search the scriptures daily, rightly dividing the word of God, to show themselves approved.

Help them to focus on pleasing you through your Son, Jesus Christ. Moreover, help them to confess their sins and be immersed in themselves in the watery grave of baptism to become a new babe in Christ.

“Except ye be converted and become as little children,” said the Lord Jesus, “ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 18:3

Linda F. Walker
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PUTTING GOD THROUGH JESUS CHRIST FIRST

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 through your Son, Jesus Christ. They know that it is only by your grace that they have life.

Although they fall short of your glory daily, your love remains unconditional. Despite their sins, they have repented and prayed for you to recondition their minds to turn away from wrongdoings. They know that, despite their shortcomings, you continue to redirect their path. Therefore, they leave all worries and confusion to you through your Son, Jesus Christ.

Father, help all to learn to put you first and pray that they are able to connect with your Holy Spirit to guide them to and through their trials, troubles, sadness, obstacles, adversities, and/or difficulties.

“God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.” 2 Corinthians 5:21

Linda F. Walker
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WALKING BY FAITH

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 sing praises to you through your Son, Jesus Christ. Despite their aches and pains, they push through and reach a place of peace beyond understanding. Despite their internal sadness, they smile because you continuously uplift their spirits when they feel depleted. Therefore, instead of giving in or giving up due to their current situation, they press forward in faith, knowing that you have all power, your love has never wavered, and your blessings continuously overflow.

Father, help all to realize that there will be days when they feel as if they can no longer handle their burdens; however, they should remain steadfast, knowing that no weapons formed against them will prosper as they walk by faith and leave all worries with you through your Son, Jesus Christ.

“For nothing will be impossible with God. Luke 1:37. For we walk by faith, not by sight.” 2 Corinthians 5:7 So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ. Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. Romans 10:17

Linda F. Walker
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A GREATER PURPOSE FOR ALL EXPERIENCES

Father, praise your holy name for this blessed day in Christ. I’m grateful for your unconditional love and continued guidance.

Father, as many are continuing their daily journey, they sing praises to you through your Son, Jesus Christ, for another day that was not promised. They smile because you have given them another opportunity to get it right. They pray because they know that without you and your guidance, their difficulties and struggles in life would continue to fester, causing issues that may result in mental and physical woes. Therefore, they give all their worries to you, knowing that all things will work out in accordance to what you have purposed for them.

Father, help us all to remain strong and steadfast in your holy word. Help them to understand that in life’s journey, the things that they endure are not always totally about them; it’s about how such experiences can help someone else through their journey, as well as bring someone closer to you through your Son, Jesus Christ. In addition, knowing that the ultimate purpose, for those who have experienced such, can lead to all remaining steadfast in your holy word and trusting in you through your Son, Jesus Christ, for continued direction, guidance, renewal, peace, joy, and happiness.

“Great are your purposes, and mighty are your deeds. Your eyes are open to the ways of all mankind; you reward each person according to their conduct and as their deeds deserve.” Jeremiah 31:19

Linda F. Walker
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