GOD WILL NEVER LEAVE OR FORESAKE YOU

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

Father, as many have awakened and have begun their morning journey, they glorify your holy name for another opportunity to praise your holy name. They know that it is only because of you, through your Son Jesus Christ, they have life and have it more abundantly.

Despite their bad days, you allow them to smile and push through their troubles. They know that when their plans do not turn out how they expect them to, they must continue to praise you, for you know and see all things. In addition, your plans for them are always greater than they could ever imagine.

Father, help all to understand that you are always present in their life. Help them to understand that life is better with you than without you. Help them to also understand that although trouble may arise, you will never foresake them.

“It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.” Deuteronomy 31:8

Linda F. Walker
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A RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD IS ESSENTIAL!

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 the gift of life. Despite their shortcomings, you have never forsaken them or led them astray. Despite them choosing wrong over right, you continue to forgive them after their true repentance and continuously guide them from darkness to the path of righteousness.

Father, help all to understand that a relationship with you through your Son, Jesus Christ, is necessary and rewarding. Help them know that you are the key to their livelihood, happiness, and blessings. Moreover, help all to understand that a true relationship with you through your Son, Jesus Christ, is essential. Therefore, cling closely to you, adoring, worshipping, and obeying you through Christ at all times.

“And this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent.” John 17:3

“No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws him; and I will raise him up at the last day.” John 6:44

Linda F. Walker
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CHOOSE RIGHTEOUSNESS OVER SINFULNESS

Father, I’m giving you all the glory for this blessed morning in Christ. I’m grateful for your agape love.

Father, as many have awakened and have begun their morning journey, they pause to say a prayer of thanksgiving. They smile because you not only protected them as they slept but also provided them with the gift of life. Although they sin and fall short of your glory daily, you continue to allow them an opportunity to repent, confess their sins, and change their lives, beginning with a changed heart and mindset. Instead of sinning purposefully, they pray for your divine direction and forgiveness. Although all sin and fall short of your glory daily, they are more intentional about applying your holy word to their lives.

Father, help all to understand that they have a choice to choose righteousness over sinfulness. Help all to further understand that lip service without action is just words used in vain.

“The Lord says: “These people come near to me with their mouths and honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. Their worship of me is based on merely human rules they have been taught.” Isaiah 29:13

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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GOD CREATES WITHIN US A CLEAN HEART AND A NEW SPIRIT

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 sing praises to you for allowing them to be present in their bodies. Despite their shortcomings, you have never forsaken them, and your holy spirit continuously directs their path. Despite their sins, you forgive them after their true repentance and create in them a clean heart.

Father, help all to understand that your love is neverending, pure, and “saves those who are crushed in spirit.” Moreover, help all to understand that you come so that all may have life and have it more abundantly.

“Create in me a clean heart, O God; And renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from thy presence; And take not thy holy spirit from me. Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; And uphold me with thy free spirit.” Psalm 51:10-12

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’S LIGHT, LOVE, AND SERENITY!

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 this day was not promised. Despite their sicknesses, disappointments, and/or difficulties, they push through them all, knowing that they have you, through your Son, Jesus Christ, and your holy spirit, which dwells within them, to fight and overcome all things.

Father, help all who are experiencing setbacks, heartaches, challenges, health concerns, and/or other difficulties that anyone may be experiencing this morning. Help them to push through all obstacles, knowing that you are always present to bring them through and out of darkness to your light, love, and serenity.

“When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 8:12

Linda F. Walker
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GOD’S PERFECT PEACE

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

Father, as many have awakened and are beginning their #SONday morning, they give you all the praise. Despite their shortcomings, you have allowed them to witness another day that was not promised. Therefore, they praise your holy name for your agape love and another opportunity to repent of their sins. They also pray for your guidance, direction, protection, and discernment.

Father, help all to know that because of you, through your Son, Jesus Christ, better days are coming. Therefore, instead of dwelling on what did not occur, help them to focus on the peace, love, and joy that you allow them to have despite their shortcomings.

“May the Lord of peace Himself give you peace always in every way. The Lord be with all of you.”
2 Thessalonians 3:16

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THE REWARDS OF A GENUINE RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD

Father, praise your holy name for this blessed day in Christ! I’m grateful for your divine intervention.

As many have journeyed throughout this beautiful day, they thank you for your continued grace and mercy. When they are down, you always allow your son, Jesus Christ, to shine his light on them. When they are harboring over what has occurred in the past or that which has not come to fruition, you always show up and show out, right on time. Your blessings are never-ending, and your love always uplifts, restores, and renews them.

Father, help all to understand that there will be both good and bad experiences. Despite the good or bad, all experiences will have a way of better defining their path, walk, and destiny in this life.

Father, help all to focus on having a genuine and dependent relationship with you through your Son, Jesus Christ. Help all to know that such relationships lead to pure happiness despite the negatives in their lives or in this world.

“And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.” Hebrews 11:6

“For this is the will of my Father, that everyone who looks on the Son and believes in him should have eternal life, and I will raise him up on the last day.” John 6:40

Linda F. Walker
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GOD KNOWS YOUR HEART, SO STAY CONSTANT

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

Father, as many have awakened and have begun their morning journey, they sing praises to you for the gift of life. Despite their shortcomings, you continue to allow them to withstand the wiles of the devil. Despite their love for all, your love is the only constant in their life. Despite their concern and care for everyone, you are the only one who reciprocates this.

Father, help all who are continuously fulfilling the needs of others; however, such care is never provided or reciprocated.

Moreover, help all who experience the aforementioned to continue to be the people you have ordained them to be. In addition, instead of being angry or hurt, help them to continue to do your will through it all.

“But the Lord said to Samuel, Do not look at his appearance or at the height of his stature, because I have refused him. For the Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”
1 Samuel 16:7

Linda F. Walker
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