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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BELIEVING IN JESUS CHRIST INCLUDES ACTION!

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

Father, as many have awakened and has begun their morning journey, they sing praises to you for granting them another blessed day in Christ. They give you all the glory for blessing them with another opportunity to praise you through your Son, Jesus Christ. They understand that nothing in life is possible without you. Therefore, they sing praise to you through your Son, Jesus Christ.

Father, help everyone to establish a true relationship with you through your son, Jesus Christ. Help them understand that believing in Jesus Christ is the key to salvation. However, believing in Jesus Christ requires action, and such action, is depicted by the way one lives.

“What good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds?” James 2:14

“As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead.” James 2:26

Linda F. Walker
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ALL THE GLORY THROUGH JESUS CHRIST

Father, praise your holy name for another blessed SONday morning in Christ! I’m grateful for your ultimate sacrifice, your Son, Jesus Christ!

Father, as many have begun their morning journey, they pause to thank you for another blessed morning that was not promised. They know that many take this gift for granted; however, they know that being absent from the body can occur at any time. Therefore, they remain connected with you through your Son, Jesus Christ, as they worship you in spirit and in truth. They put aside all things that separate them from your holy name and pray for your continued divine direction in life.

Father, help all to understand that you are always present, you know all things, and you have already provided them the passport to reach their final destination. Therefore, put on the crown of righteousness and the helmet of salvation, as they continue to obey and worship you through your Son, Jesus Christ.

“Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.”
Ephesians 3:20-21

Linda F. Walker
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REBUKING THE EVIL SPIRIT

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

Father, as many have awakened and have begun their morning journey, they pause to give you praise for your continued blessings. They know that it is only because of your unfailing love that they have life and have it more abundantly. Therefore, instead of dwelling on what didn’t come to fruition, they focus on the daily blessings that you continue to bestow on them.

In addition, they adorn themselves with your breastplate of righteousness, understanding that you have control over all things, people, and situations.

Father, help all to stop allowing the evil spirit to cause them to question their peace and happiness.

Help them know that you, through your Son, Jesus Christ, will forever love, embrace, support, protect, guide, and direct them to a place of peace, happiness, harmony, and serenity.

Help them to also know that anything that is opposite to the aforementioned is not of you or your Son, Jesus Christ.

“And Jesus rebuked the devil, and he departed out of him, and the child was cured from that very hour. Then came the disciples to Jesus apart and said, Why could not we cast him out? And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief, for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.”

Matthew 17:18-20
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AIMING TO CONTINOUSLY, PLEASE 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 pause to give you all the glory for another blessed day in Christ that was not promised. Despite their shortcomings, your love for them remains constant.

When they were challenged beyond measure, you allowed them to resist temptation and hold on to your unchanging hands during both the good and the bad.

When they were constantly overwhelmed with feelings of hatred and jealousy from those whom they loved and thought loved them as well, they realized that your love for them, through your Son, Jesus Christ, is the only love that is permanent without stipulations.

Father, help all to realize that you know and see all things; therefore, keep living life aiming to please you. Help them to leave all worries and concerns with you through your Son, Jesus Christ, as they follow the path that you have established for them.

“So we make it our goal to please him, whether we are at home in the body or away from it. For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each of us may receive what is due us for the things done while in the body, whether good or bad. Since, then, we know what it is to fear the Lord, we try to persuade others. What we are is plain to God, and I hope it is also plain to your conscience.”
2 Corinthians 5:9–11

Linda F. Walker
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GOD’S UNCHANGING HANDS

Father, I give you all the praise and glory for another blessed morning that was not promised. I’m grateful for your unchanging hands.

Father, as many have awakened and are beginning their morning journey, they fall to their knees and give you praise for another blessed morning that was not promised. They smile because you are forever faithful and always present during their good and bad experiences. They know that it is only by your grace that they have life, and they have it more abundantly.

Despite their shortcomings, you continue to forgive, provide, protect, restore, renew, and love them. They know that there is no greater love than yours through your Son, Jesus Christ. They are grateful for your Holy Spirit’s guidance, direction, and peace through their storms of life.

Father, help all to understand that life is better with you through your Son, Jesus Christ. Although they continue to experience heartache and troubles, their faith in you through your Son, Jesus Christ, brings them through unharmed.

“For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 8:38–39

Linda F. Walker
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WHOSE LIFE ARE YOU TRYING TO CONTROL?

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

Father, as many have begun their morning journey, they continue to praise you for your continued blessings, grace, and mercy. They know that, had it not been for you, they would not be present in the body. Therefore, they praise you through the good and the bad.

They know that all blessings come from you through your Son, Jesus Christ. Despite their shortcomings, you forgive them after their true repentance, and you continue to carry them through the good and the bad. You provide light through their momentary darkness, trials, tribulations, setbacks, heartaches, and challenges.

Therefore, instead of retreating to a space of seclusion, they push through all forces as they continue to trust in you for all things.

Father, help all to realize that they can only control their own lives; therefore, examine themselves to see their own inconsistencies, evil, jealousy, covetousness, and hurt that they inflict on others and make that their own focus in life.

Moreover, help all to be truthful to themselves prior to insinuating that the discourse that they have in their lives is brought on by others.

“He went on: “What comes out of a person is what defiles them. For it is from within, out of a person’s heart, that evil thoughts come—sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, greed, malice, deceit, lewdness, envy, slander, arrogance, and folly. All these evils come from inside and defile a person.” Mark 7:20-23

Linda F. Walker
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WITH YOU, LORD!

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

Father, as many are continuing their morning journey, they sing praises to you for your love, grace, and mercy. Despite their continued ups and downs in life, they move forward knowing that all things are possible with you and that through their downs, you have never forsaken them. They pray for your continued guidance despite their downs in life. They know that it is only because of you, through your Son, Jesus Christ, and your Holy Spirit, that they are able to stand through and beyond the continued tests that they encounter.

Father, help all to study your word daily, rightly dividing it, to show themselves approved. Help them to stop leaning on their own understanding, for their thoughts are not your thoughts. Moreover, help them to cling to you through their good and bad days, for you are always present and will allow them to withstand all things as they depend upon you, your Son, Jesus Christ, and your Holy Spirit.

“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”
1 Joshua 1:9

Linda F. Walker
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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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CHOOSING GOD’S WAY

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

Father, as many have awakened and are beginning their morning journey, they pause to say, “Thank you”. It is only by your grace that they have life, and they have it more abundantly.

Although some have fallen by the wayside due to focusing on what they see as happiness, they are more concerned with what is more pleasing to the mastiff than what pleases you through your Son, Jesus Christ.

Father, help all to evaluate themselves based on what you desire from them instead of what is more desirable in the world.

“I have chosen the faithful way; I have placed Your ordinances before me.” Psalm 119:30

Linda F. Walker
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