YOU DO NOT BELONG TO YOURSELF

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 kneel in prayer in thankfulness for this blessed morning that was not promised.

They know that it is only because of your grace, mercy, and love that they have life. They know that, despite their shortcomings, your love for them is neverending.

They know that there is no greater love than yours, through your Son, Jesus Christ. They know that your Holy Spirit dwells within all who trust in your Son, Jesus Christ.

Father, help all to know or understand that their “physical body” is a temple or sanctuary for the Holy Spirit, who lives in them and who was given to them by God.”

Help all to further know or understand that they do not belong to themselves, for they were bought by God for a price. So, honor God with their [physical] body.”

“When we give our lives to Christ, when we turn to Him in repentance and faith, He cleanses us of our sins, and He comes to live within us by His Holy Spirit. Once that happens, He begins to rule in our lives. In other words, He sets up His kingdom—His rule—within us. Only then does God take up residence in our lives through His Son.”

“What? Know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own?” 1 Corinthians 6:19

Linda F. Walker
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GOD’S EVER-PRESENT HELP

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

Father, as many have awakened and are beginning their morning journey, they worship your holy name. They know that it is only by your grace that they have life this morning. Despite their challenges in life, you continue to keep them on the straight and narrow. Despite their shortcomings, you continue to forgive them and redirect their walk and renew their mindset. Despite their fear, you allow them to face their challenges and understand that you have full control.

Father, help all to realize that you are the answer to all of their needs, problems, and worries. Help them to give all worries, sickness, troubles, and/or disappointments to you through your Son, Jesus Christ. Moreover, help them to know and understand that you are an ever-present help in times of need.

“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore, we will not fear, though the earth be removed and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof. Selah.” Psalm 46:1-3

Linda F. Walker
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WHO DO YOU DEPEND ON?

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

Father, as many have awakened and have begun their morning journey, they smile, for you have allowed them to experience another day despite their shortcomings. Instead of dwelling on the negativity that continues to fester, they pray to you through your Son, Jesus Christ, for deliverance. Instead of dwelling on what went wrong throughout their lifetime, they focus on how you continuously bless them and bring them peace and resolve.

Father, help all to depend upon you through your Son, Jesus Christ, for all things. Help them to understand that it is only by grace that they are made whole after true repentance. Therefore, continue to lean upon you through Jesus Christ for resolve, peace, joy, and unconditional love in the midst of their trials and tribulations.

“The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song, I praise him.” Psalm 28:7

Linda F. Walker
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HOW IS YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH 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 smile because you have allowed them to awaken to witness another beautiful morning that was not promised. They smile because you have cured their infirmities. They smile because you have granted them another opportunity to spread the gospel, despite their circumstances.

Father, help all to understand that a true relationship with you through your Son, Jesus Christ, is pertinent to truly understanding happiness.

Help them also understand that no one on earth is perfect; therefore, remain steadfast in prayer and supplication as they push through adversities, obstacles, darkness, and/or difficulties.

“I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. 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 12:1-2

Linda F. Walker
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DO NOT DELAY, TOMORROW IS NOT PROMISED

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 give you all the glory for another day that was not promised. They know that it is only by your grace that they are worthy to walk, talk, hear, see, think, and/or smell. Therefore, instead of complaining about what isn’t going right, they focus on living righteously through it all. Instead of doubting possibilities, they hold on tightly to the hope that is derived from you, through your Son, Jesus Christ, and your Holy Spirit.

Father, help all to understand that you are all powerful, forever fateful, never forsaking, and always abounding. Help all to further understand that it is only because of your grace and mercy that they are given many second chances to get their lives together. Therefore, do not delay, because tomorrow is not promised.

“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.” Matthew 6:33-34

Linda F. Walker
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THE WORD OF GOD IS ALIVE AND ACTIVE!

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 pause to praise and uplift your holy name for this blessed morning in Christ. They know that it is only by grace that they are present in the body. Therefore, instead of complaining about what hasn’t occurred, they walk forward in faith, knowing that, in your timing, all prayers will definitively lead to fruition.

They understand that you know all things and have power over all things. Therefore, they will continue to put all their trust in you through your Son, Jesus Christ.

Father, help all who have lost faith in your holy word. Help them to know that when they are not strong in faith, that is when they are tempted and are more likely to fall prey to the tactics of Satan. Therefore, remain strong, steadfast, and trusting in you as you clothe them with the breastplate of righteousness, walking in confidence that no weapons formed against them will prosper. Help them to cling closely to your unchanging, praying for the forgiveness of their sins as well as for discernment, guidance, direction, protection, and continued faith.

“For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.” Hebrews 4:12

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

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

Father, as many have awakened and have begun their morning journey, they sing praises to you for another blessed morning in Christ. They understand that all things are possible with you through your Son, Jesus Christ.

Therefore, they continue to push through obstacles, knowing that all things work together for good for those who are called according to his purpose.

Father, help all who feel overwhelmed this morning. Help them to understand that trials and tribulations will come and go; however, you are constant and will never forsake them.

Father, help all to realize that you, through Jesus Christ, are the answer. Help them learn to lean on your unchanging hands during the good as well as the bad.

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16

Linda F. Walker
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INHERITANCE, PEACE, AND SOLITUDE

Father, give you all the praise for this blessed morning in Christ. I’m grateful for your unconditional love.

Father, as many have awakened and are beginning their morning journey, they take time to reverence you through your Son, Jesus Christ. They understand that it is only because of your grace and mercy that they have life. Despite their sinful ways, thoughts, and actions, you continue to forgive, lead, guide, restore, and renew their faith.

Father, help all to take time out of their busy schedules to evaluate themselves. Help them to realize that although you know that no one is perfect, it does not give anyone the freedom to do whatever pleases their flesh, despite the repercussions it has on them as well as those who love them.

Father, help all to understand that you know all things, and come so that all may inherit the peace, solitude, and joy that await them in Christ.

“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.” Colossians 3:23-24

Linda F. Walker
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GOD MAKES YOU WHOLE AND COMPLETE

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

Father, as many have awakened and have begun their morning journey, they pause to say a prayer of thanksgiving. They know that it is only because of you, through your Son, Jesus Christ, that they have life and have it more abundantly.

When their attention was to do that which was contrary to your holy word, you allowed them to see the end result prior to them attempting to satisfy their desires, ultimately resulting in them choosing obedience, being a positive influence, as well as experiencing total resolution.

When they were persuaded to do things contrary to your holy word by those whom they looked up to, they straddled the fence until they finally realized that you had never forsaken them.

Father, help all to seek help, recognition, peace, joy, and happiness from you, and not man, because you, through Christ, will allow all to experience wholeness and total completeness.

“On the other hand, don’t be gullible. Check out everything, and keep only what’s good.Throw out anything tainted with evil. May God himself, the God who makes everything holy and whole, make you holy and whole, put you together—spirit, soul, and body—and keep you fit for the coming of our Master, Jesus Christ. The one who called you is completely dependable. If he said it, he’ll do it!”
1 Thessalonians 5:21–24

Linda F. Walker
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BECAUSE OF GOD’S HOLY SPIRIT

Father, praise your holy name for this blessed set apart day in Christ. I’m grateful for the opportunity to worship you in spirit and in truth.

Father, as many have awakened and are beginning their #SONday journey, they pause to pray a prayer of thankfulness. Because of you, through Christ, they have life and have it more abundantly. Because of you, they no longer worry about what tomorrow may bring because today’s blessings suffice.

Instead of doubting themselves, they cling to you through your Son, Jesus Christ, for all things, because you have never forsaken them.

Father, help all to evaluate themselves to understand that it is not just them who have made their dreams come to fruition; it is your holy spirit, which dwells within them, that has allowed them to redirect their path through their darkness, trials, sickness, troubles, and strongholds, as well as through lightness, tests, wellness, peace, and joy.

“And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.” Romans 5:5

Linda F. Walker
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