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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ABOUNDING IN LOVE!

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

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. They worship you in spirit and truth and give you all praise for the gift of life, forgiveness of sins, and your continued guidance.

When they thought that they could no longer bear their heartaches, you showed them that you would continue to carry them through their pain and agony. When they thought that they were in this world alone without anyone else to lean on, you showed them that you, through your Son, Jesus Christ, would never forsake them.

Father, help all to know that your love is never-ending, pure, flawless, and always abounding. Help them to understand that your love will guide them through their difficulties, darkness, setbacks, and/or tribulations.

Moreover, let them know that you will never forsake them. Therefore, remain steadfast in prayer and supplication, and do all things in accordance with your holy word.

“And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.” Ephesians 3:18-19

Linda F. Walker
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WILL YOU DEDICATE YOUR LIFE TO GOD?

Father, praise your holy name for another blessed morning in Christ. I’m grateful for the opportunity to worship you in spirit and in truth.

Father, as many have awakened and have begun their morning journey, they fall to their knees to pray a prayer of thanksgiving to you, through your Son, Jesus Christ, for the gift of life and continued blessings.

They understand that you, through Jesus Christ, are the answer to all their problems, worries, needs, and sicknesses. Therefore, they glorify and praise you, through your Son, Jesus Christ, for all that you have done and continue to do.

They pray for continued direction, joy, and peace beyond understanding for themselves as well as for all who love you and your Son, Jesus Christ.

Father, help all to remain steadfast in prayer and supplication during the good and bad days. Help all to seek you through your Son, Jesus Christ, first. Moreover, help all to dedicate themselves to you through Jesus Christ and your Holy Spirit.

“I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service.” Romans 12:1

Linda F. Walker
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DEDICATE YOUR LIFE TO GOD THROUGH JESUS CHRIST

Father, praise your holy name for another blessed morning in Christ. I am grateful for another opportunity to praise you through your Son, Jesus Christ.

Father, as many have begun their morning journey, they give you all the praise for your answered prayers. They know that there is no one else in this world who can protect, guide, and love them unconditionally as you continuously do, despite their shortcomings. Therefore, they praise and uplift your holy name during the good and the bad.

They know that had it not been for your unconditional love, they would not have made it through their trials and tribulations, their injustices, or their internal pain that comes and goes on a regular basis.

Father, help all to understand that you are the answer to all of their needs, wants, injustices, pain, depression, despair, sadness, and other difficulties that they have faced or will face in life.

Father, help all to build a true relationship with you through your Son, Jesus Christ, so that they are better able to face any difficulties that may arise. Help them to wholeheartedly dedicate themselves to you through your Son, Jesus Christ, daily.

“I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” Galatians 2:20

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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JESUS CHRIST WILL LEAD AND CARRY YOU

Father, as many have awakened to witness another day in Christ, they give you all the praise. They know that it is only by your grace that they have life and that they have it more abundantly.

Therefore, they continue to push through all things that pose a threat or that can potentially cause a separation between themselves and you, through your Son, Jesus Christ.

Father, help everyone to realize that you know and see everything, as well as have power over all things, situations, and experiences. Therefore, adorn themselves with your breastplate of righteousness and the helmet of salvation, as they allow you, through your Son, Jesus Christ, to lead and carry them through all obstacles meant to impede the journey that you have purposed for them.

“I have made you, and I will carry you; I will sustain you, and I will rescue you.” 1 Isaiah 46:4

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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WILL YOU TAKE HEED?

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

Father, as many have awakened and are beginning their morning journey, they give you all the praise for answered prayers. Despite their shortcomings, you continue to guide them through their storms to a place of peace, serenity, joy, and happiness. Despite their sins, you continuously forgive them, and after their true repentance, you redirect their walk in life and renew their mindset.

Father, help all to take heed to your teachings and align themselves in accordance with your holy word.

“But take diligent heed to do the commandment and the law, which Moses the servant of the Lord charged you, to love the Lord your God, and to walk in all his ways, and to keep his commandments, and to cleave unto him, and to serve him with all your heart and with all your soul.”
Joshua 22:5

Linda F. Walker
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