ARMOR AND SHIELD OF PROTECTION

Father, praise your holy name for another blessed morning in Christ. I’m grateful for another opportunity to get it right.

Father, as many have awakened and have begun their morning journey, they pause to give you all the honor, praise, and glory. They know that today was not promised; therefore, they push through their adversities, knowing that, with you, no weapons formed against them will prosper.

Father, help all to adorn themselves with your armor and shield of faith, putting on the breastplate of righteousness and the helmet of salvation.

Moreover, help them to understand that putting you first is essential to making it in this world. Help them to understand that being prepared is essential, for there will be troubled and unbearable days; however, your love will continue to guide, direct, and protect them through their darkest experiences.

“Wherefore take unto you the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth and having on the breastplate of righteousness, and your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. And take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints.” Ephesians 6:13-18

Linda F. Walker
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WHO DICTATES YOUR WALK IN LIFE?

Father, I give you all the praise for a peaceful night of rest and the gift of life on this beautiful morning that was not promised.

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, grace, and mercy.

They know that it is only by your grace that they have life and have it more abundantly.

They know that there are many who see their kindness as a weakness, failing to realize that the love that they have for all is indeed essential, as Jesus Christ says, “Love your neighbors as you love yourself.”

Father, help all to evaluate themselves in accordance with your holy word and apply such understanding. Help them to not allow others to dictate their walk in life.

“I am the LORD your God, who teaches you for your benefit, who directs you in the way you should go.” Isaiah 48:17

“Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.” Proverbs 3:6

Linda F. Walker
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WHO ARE YOU ABIDING IN?

Father, I give you all the praise 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 sing praises to you through your Son, Jesus Christ, for another day that was not promised. They smile because they know that you are present in every aspect of their life. They are grateful for your guidance, protection, love, and peace beyond understanding.

Father, help all who are continuously relying on others to determine their worth to understand that you, through your Son, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit, will always love, protect, and direct them to the straight and narrow path to righteousness.

Therefore, always cling to God’s unchanging hands during their good as well as their bad days.

“Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. John 15:4-5

Linda F. Walker
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GOD’S NEVER-ENDING LOVE

Father, I give you all the praise 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 all the praise as well. They know that you, through your Son, Jesus Christ, are the source of love, forgiveness, salvation, peace, joy, and restoration.

They know that your love is never-ending, pure, and always abounding. They know that had it not been for you, they would not be present in the body on this beautiful morning in Christ. Therefore, they wholeheartedly worship and adore you.

Father, help all get their priorities in order, for material things will fade away, but your love, protection, guidance, direction, peace, and renewal are never-ending.

“But Lord, your endless love stretches from one eternity to the other, unbroken and unrelenting toward those who fear you and those who bow facedown in awe before you.” Psalm 103:17

Linda F. Walker
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A STRONG RELIANCE ON GOD THROUGH JESUS CHRIST

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

Father, as many have been blessed to awaken to witness another day that was not promised, they fall to their knees in prayer and supplication. They thank you and praise you for your holiness, for the gift of life, and for the right mindset to put you first in all aspects of life.

Despite falling short of your glory, grace and mercy, your love never wavers. Despite their sins, your love renews them after their true repentance.

Father, help all to understand that a relationship with you is essential to make it through their trials and tribulations, temptations, and/or tests.

Father, help all to search your holy word daily to help them to
understand your holy word and cause them to have a stronger reliance on you through your Son, Jesus Christ.

“The Lord is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts, and I am helped.” Psalm 28:7

Linda F. Walker
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JESUS CHRIST IS THE ONLY PATH TO SALVATION

Father, I praise you through your Son, Jesus Christ, and your Holy Spirit for another blessed morning. 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, grace, and mercy. It is only because of your love that they have life and have it more abundantly. Despite their shortcomings, you continue to guide their steps and direct their path from detours to one way.

Father, help all to know that you are God and all power has been given to your Son, Jesus Christ. Help them to understand that Jesus Christ is the only path to salvation.

“I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.

John 14:6

Linda F. Walker
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REPENTANCE IS ESSENTIAL FOR SALVATION

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 blessed to witness this beautiful morning, your love makes them whole. Despite their shortcomings, your love never wavers. Despite their sins, you allow them an opportunity to repent of their sins, and after their true repentance, you forgive them of such sins.

Father, help all to understand that you see and know all things. Help them to understand that there is nothing ever hidden from you; therefore, repent of their sins and pray for your continued guidance, grace, and mercy.

“As I began to speak, the Holy Spirit came on them as he had come on us at the beginning. Then I remembered what the Lord had said: ‘John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.’ So if God gave them the same gift he gave us who believed in the Lord Jesus Christ, who was I to think that I could stand in God’s way?”

When they heard this, they had no further objections and praised God, saying, “So then, even to Gentiles, God has granted repentance that leads to life.”
Acts 11:15-18

Linda F. Walker
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PUSH THROUGH TEMPTATIONS

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

Father, as many have awakened and have begun their morning journey, they sing praises to you through your Son, Jesus Christ, for the gift of life. They understand that today was not promised, yet you allowed them to experience peace, joy, happiness, and being present in the body.

Father, help all to understand the blessings that you bestow upon all. Help all to understand that although no one on earth is perfect, you continuously forgive, redirect, support, and love beyond understanding.

Father, help all to never take your love for granted. Help all to push through their temptations and hold on to your unchanging hands during the good and the bad.

“No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.” 1 Corinthians 10:13

“Be not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord will personally go ahead of you. He will be with you; He will neither fail you nor abandon you.” Deuteronomy 31:8

Linda F. Walker
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DO NOT BE ASHAMED OF SPREADING THE GOSPEL

Father, praise your holy name for another blessed morning. 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 your continued blessings, grace, and mercy.

They know that it is only by your grace that they have life and have it more abundantly. Therefore, they push for excellence in all that they think, do, and/or pursue.

Father, help all to aim for righteousness and greatness. Help them not succumb to the world but to remain focused on the prize that awaits.

Moreover, help them to not be ashamed of spreading the gospel.

“For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.” Romans 1:16

“Do not be ashamed to tell others about what our Lord said, or of me here in prison. I am here because of Jesus Christ.” 2 Timothy 1:8

Linda F. Walker
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WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND

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 say a prayer of thanksgiving. It is only by your grace and through your Son, Jesus Christ, that they have life and have it more abundantly.

When they are down, you turn their sadness to joy and happiness. When they are sick, you heal them by restoring and renewing their health. When they have been taken for granted by those whose hearts are far from them, you uplift them and continuously pour your blessings upon them and their household.

Father, help all to do unto others as they would have done unto them. Help all to understand that what goes around eventually comes around.

“Be not deceived; God is not mocked; for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.” Galatians 6:7

Linda F. Walker
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