LESSONS LEARNED

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 pause to give you all the glory for your continued blessings, grace, mercy, and peace beyond understanding. They know that it is only because of you, through your Son, Jesus Christ, that they have life and have it more abundantly. Therefore, they give you the praise, honor, and glory for all that you have done and continue to do.

Father, help all to remain thankful for the lessons learned because with such experiences, they can make better decisions in life, resulting in increased peace, harmony, faith, and trust.

“The things you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.” Philippians 4:9

Linda F. Walker
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COVERED BY THE BLOOD OF JESUS CHRIST!

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 pause to give you all the praise for another blessed morning in Christ. They know that today was not promised; therefore, they push forward in confidence, knowing that your purpose for them will always prevail.

Therefore, instead of dwelling on what hasn’t occurred, they focus on doing that which pleases you, through your Son, Jesus Christ.

Father, help all to realize that there is no better joy than knowing that they are covered by the blood of your Son, Jesus Christ. Therefore, walk the straight and narrow in confidence, knowing that no weapons formed against them will prosper.

“How much more, then, will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself unblemished to God, cleanse our consciences from acts that lead to death, so that we may serve the living God!” Hebrews 9:14

Linda F. Walker
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THERE IS LIMITED GROWTH WITHOUT TRIALS

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

Father, as many have awakened and have begun their morning journey, they sing praises to you through your Son, Jesus Christ, for another day that was not promised. They know that it is only by your grace that they have life and have it more abundantly. They know that it is only by your mercy that they are forgiven of their sins and are able to start anew in Christ on this blessed morning. They know that despite their shortcomings, you continue to redirect their path, lead them through their trials and tribulations, and bring them to a place of peace and serenity.

Father, help all to understand that you are the answer to all of their problems, worries, sicknesses, troubles, concerns, challenges, and/or tribulations. Help all to depend on you during the good and the bad days. Help them to further understand that there is limited spiritual growth without trials.

“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.
Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.”
~James 1:2-4

Linda F. Walker
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WHO DO YOU FOCUS ON?

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 another day that was not promised. They know that it is only because of you, through your Son, Jesus Christ, that they have life and have it more abundantly. They know that it is only because of their dependency on you that they are able to accomplish their goals, push through their adversities, and, more importantly, trust in you through your Son, Jesus Christ, for all things.

Father, help all to understand that you are the answer to all of their needs, problems, worries, and/or sicknesses. Help them to remain focused on you through your Son, Jesus Christ, and not man.

“Our only goal is to please God. We want to please him whether we live here or there. For we must all stand before Christ to be judged. Each one will receive what he should get—good or bad—for the things he did when he lived in the earthly body.”
2 Corinthians 5:9-11

Linda F. Walker
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WORKING OUT FOR THEIR GOOD

Father, praise your holy name for this blessed morning in Christ. I’m grateful for another opportunity to do that which is right in accordance with your holy word.

Father, as many have awakened and have begun their morning journey, they sing praises to you through your Son, Jesus Christ, for your blessings and favor. They know that it is only by your grace that they have life, and they have it more abundantly. They know that despite their imperfections, you continue to redirect their path, restore their health, and renew their mindset. Therefore, they sing praises to you through your Son, Jesus Christ, for your agape love, guidance, direction, and peace beyond understanding.

Because of you, they can smile and push through their troubles and focus on doing that which pleases you through your Son, Jesus Christ. Despite their shortcomings, you continue to forgive, provide, protect, restore, renew, guide, and lead to peace beyond understanding.

Father, help all to understand that you, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit are the answer to all of their problems, needs, worries, and/or wants. Help them to put you first in their lives, and all things will work together for their good.

“And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.” Romans 8:28

Linda F. Walker
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OVERCOMING TEMPTATIONS

Father, praise your holy name for another blessed morning in Christ. I’m grateful for your unconditional love and continued favor.

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, and they have it more abundantly. Despite their shortcomings and their falling short of your glory, they sing praises to you through your Son, Jesus Christ, for always coming through for them in their time of need. They know that it is only because of your grace that they can smile through their most difficult experiences. They know that if it weren’t for you, through your Son, Jesus Christ, they would not be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. Therefore, they pray that they overcome temptation and remain connected with you through your Son, Jesus Christ, in all that they do and say.

Father, help all to stop focusing on the shortcomings of others and focus on their own shortcomings. Help all to stop judging others as if they have no sin, for everyone sins and falls short of your glory daily.

“No one undergoing a trial should say, ‘I am being tempted by God,’ since God is not tempted by evil, and he himself doesn’t tempt anyone.” James 1:13-14

Linda F. Walker
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JESUS CHRIST IS THE KEY TO SALVATION

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

Father, as many have awakened to witness another day, they praise you through your Son, Jesus Christ, for continued blessings despite their shortcomings.

Despite falling short of your glory daily, your blessings continue to overflow, and hope, joy, and tranquility uplift them from all the darkness that continuously tries to creep in.

Father, help all to understand that, as bad as their situation may appear, your Son, Jesus Christ, is the key to all of their problems, worries, sicknesses, and/or troubles.

Help all to understand that your Son, Jesus Christ, is the key to salvation, happiness, peace, joy, tranquility, and love beyond understanding. Therefore, cling to his unchanging hands during their good and bad days.

“Jesus says, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” This means that there is only one way to eternal life, and Jesus is that way.” John 14:6

Linda F. Walker
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PEACE BEYOND ALL UNDERSTANDING!

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

Father, as many have awakened and are beginning their morning journey, they smile because of your continued presence in their lives. They know that it is only by your grace and mercy that they have life and have it more abundantly. Therefore, instead of complaining about what hasn’t occurred, they praise your holy name for your unconditional love, peace, and continued protection, guidance, and direction.

Father, help all to understand that although life may be full of challenges, they are more than overcomers, as they continuously depend upon you for all their wants, needs, and peace.

“And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:7

Linda F. Walker
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ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE WITH JESUS 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 sing praises to you through your Son, Jesus Christ.

They know that it’s only by your grace and mercy that they have life and have it more abundantly. Therefore, they focus on the blessings you continue to bestow upon them.

They are grateful that you allowed them to walk in confidence during their darkest experiences. Because of you, they will continue to follow the path that leads to salvation.

Father, help all to seek you first, through your Son, Jesus Christ. Help them know that life is more rewarding with you than without you.

“I can do everything through Christ, who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13

Linda F. Walker
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DEPENDENCE ON JESUS 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 begun their morning journey, they pause to pray a prayer of thankfulness. They know that it is only by your grace that they have life, and they have it more abundantly. Therefore, they push through their obstacles and challenges, understanding that your Son’s, Jesus Christ’s, love is never-ending, pure, flawless, and always abounding.

Help all know and understand how awesome it is to have a relationship with you through your Son, Jesus Christ, as well as your Holy Spirit.

Help us all to also depend on you for everything. In addition, help all realize and have faith that, with Jesus Christ, no weapons formed against them will prosper.

Jesus says, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” John 14:6:

Jesus says, “No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me.” John 15:4

Linda F. Walker
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