WITHSTANDING THE UPS AND DOWNS OF LIFE

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

Father, as many have awakened and are beginning their morning journey, they sing praises to you for your grace and mercy. Because of you, they are able to make it through their most trying moments and turn their sadness into happiness. Because of you, they are able to withstand the ups and downs of life and turn their difficulties into lessons learned. Because of you, they are able to look past the evil that others have towards them and pray for their wellbeing.

Father, help all to understand that, throughout their darkest moments, they should continue to forgive others and trust in you for all things. Help all to further understand that although no one is perfect in this world and all sin and fall short of your glory, it does not mean that one has to continue accepting and allowing others to hurt them emotionally, physically, or mentally. Therefore, separate themselves from anyone who does not love, respect, and/or treat them as if they matter.

“To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven: . . . a time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance.” Ecclesiastes 3:1-4

Linda F. Walker
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DISCERNING GOD’S WILL

Father, praise your holy name for this 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 blessed morning in Christ. They know that it is only by your grace that they have life, and they have it more abundantly. Despite their difficulties, they continue to push through obstacles, knowing that no weapons formed against them will prosper.

Father, help all to cling to you throughout their good days as well as their bad days. Moreover, help them discern your will for themselves. In addition, help all to remain on the straight and narrow path to righteousness.

“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good, acceptable, and perfect.” Romans 12:2

Linda F. Walker
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GOD IS THE ANSWER TO ALL YOUR NEEDS

Father, as many have awakened and have begun their daily journey, some are ecstatic, whereas others are not. Those who are ecstatic are focused on you. They know that it is a blessing from you, through your Son, Jesus Christ, that they have life and have it more abundantly. Those who are not ecstatic are only concerned about themselves and the negativity that comes from carrying envy within, not getting enough sleep, and continuing to internalize why things are not going their way. Instead of praying for direction and a sound mind, they depend on themselves, which ultimately leads to them falling prey to the tactics of the devil.

Father, help all to understand that you are the answer to all of their problems. Help them understand that you are always the key to happiness during their pain, agony, fear, depression, and anxiety.

“And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work.”
2 Corinthians 9:8

Linda F. Walker
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GOD, THROUGH JESUS CHRIST, IS THE ANSWER

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

Father, as many have awakened and have begun their morning journey, they say a prayer of thanksgiving. It is only by your grace that they have made it through the night. Despite the raging storm that could have destroyed them, as well as many others, you allowed them to awaken to witness another day. They thank you for your peace and serenity. They thank you for your grace and mercy. They praise your holy name for answering prayers. They pray for your continued guidance, protection, grace, mercy, answered prayers, and favor.

Father, help all to establish a greater relationship with you through your Son, Jesus Christ, on this day. Help them understand that you are the answer to all their problems, worries, sicknesses, disappointments, failures, trials, and tribulations.

“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” Psalm 23:4

Linda F. Walker
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ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS

Father, I am giving you all the glory on this blessed morning in Christ for the gift of life! I am grateful for your agape love.

Father, as many have awakened and are beginning their morning routine, they ensure that they praise you and uplift your holy name for your continued grace and mercy. They know that there is no one on earth that can compare with the love that you have for all. However, there are many who allow wealth and possessions to become their god. They begin to separate themselves from family and friends who are not as fortunate as they are, treating them as peasants because they now fall below their standards of living.

Father, help all to examine themselves daily to determine if they are a true representation of you or not. Help them to understand that actions speak louder than words.

“But if anyone has the world’s goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does God’s love abide in him? Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth.” 1 John 3:17–18

Linda F. Walker
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CALL ON GOD THROUGH THE GOOD AND THE BAD

Father, praise your holy name for another blessed morning in Christ. I’m grateful for your continued blessings and second chances.

Father, as many have awakened and have begun their morning journey, they pause to give you all the honor and glory. They know that it is only by your grace and mercy that they are present in the body. Therefore, they continue to push through obstacles, pull through the darkness that tries to override your light, and pray through their trials, knowing that whatever they experience is temporary and you will never forsake them.

Father, help all to understand that they will experience trials; however, you are always present and will never forsake them. Help all to call on your name during the good and the bad.

“I will bless the Lord at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth.” Psalm 34:1

Linda F. Walker
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THE POWER OF FAITH

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

Father, as many have awakened and have begun their morning journey, they smile because it is only by your grace and mercy that they have life and have it abundantly. Despite their shortcomings, your love never changes. Despite knowing what to do but doing the opposite of it, you forgive their sins after true repentance. Instead of holding back your love from them, you provide an abundance of never-ending love.

Father, help all to understand that your love is like no other. Help them to really think about how you sacrificed your Son, Jesus Christ, for their salvation. In addition, help all to remain steadfast in prayer and supplication without doubt, and they will witness the power of faith.

“For we live by faith, not by sight.” 2 Corinthians 5:7

“And without faith, it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.” Hebrews 11:6

Linda F. Walker
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VICTORIOUS IN CHRIST

Father, praise your holy name for this 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 pray a prayer of thanksgiving. They know that it is only by your grace that they stand. Therefore, they continue to praise you through the good and the bad.

They are aware that there will be days where they are experiencing setbacks, heartaches, and doubt; however, they continue to maintain their faith, push through their obstacles and adversities, and pray their way back to peace and serenity.

Father, help all to realize that there is nothing in life that is worth having that causes them to be perturbed. However, despite their circumstances, they are and will always be victorious in your Son, Jesus Christ.

“But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.”

Linda F. Walker
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GOD IS PEACE IN THE MIDST OF LIFE’S STORMS.

Father, as many have awakened and are beginning their morning journey, they sing praises of peace and joy. It is only by your grace that they are able to push through darkness and allow your light to continue to guide them to the path of righteousness.

Although they push through adversity and various obstacles to remain steadfast on the path of righteousness as well as keep their sanity, they sometimes miss the mark. However, because of your Son, Jesus Christ, as well as your Holy Spirit’s interaction in their lives, they are able to fight the various sources of negativity, confusion, and discourse.

Father, help all to understand that it is only by your grace that many are able to maintain their sanity and thought process, as well as fight the mental and physical pain they endure every second of the day. Moreover, help all to understand that you are the source of their freedom, healing, and restoration.

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” Matthew 11:28-30

Linda F. Walker
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ACQUIRING CHARACTERISTICS TO TRANSFORM MINDSET

Father, as many have begun their daily journey, they give you all the praise for this blessed day and the New Year in Jesus Christ. Despite their sins, you continue to bless them with the gift of life. Because of you, they are filled with joy, peace, direction, and happiness. They pray that your will is done despite them projecting their own wants and needs over the plans you have orchestrated for them.

Father, help all to understand that you are to be honored and glorified daily as they open their eyes and arise from sleep. Help all to learn to please you wholeheartedly and more apprehensively as they aim to please those in the world. Moreover, help them obtain the characteristics that will transform their mindset.

“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good, acceptable, and perfect.” Romans 12:2

Linda F. Walker
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