HOLD UP THE BLOOD STAINED BANNER

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. Although they continuously fall short of your glory daily, you provide them with the strength to push through obstacles and continue walking the path that you have established for them.

Father, help all to realize that no one on earth is perfect, and all sin and fall short of your glory daily. Therefore, continue to hold up the blood stained banner, fighting the good fight.

“From henceforth let no man trouble me: for I bear in my body the marks of the Lord Jesus. Brethren, the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen.” Galatians 6:17 -18

Linda F. Walker
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FOCUSING ON GOD’S WILL

Father, praise your holy name 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 for another opportunity to get it right. They pray for your forgiveness and the fortitude to push through all obstacles. They pray over all situations that threaten their peace and happiness, and they focus on the things that they can control, giving all their worries to you.

Father, help all to understand that when they are close to inheriting the prize that awaits, there will be many temptations to take their minds off the prize. However, remain steadfast in prayer and supplication, and stay focused on doing your will and not that which pleases man.

“Let your eyes look directly forward, and your gaze be straight before you. Ponder the path of your feet; then all your ways will be sure. Do not swerve to the right or to the left; turn your foot away from evil.” Proverbs 4:25-27

Linda F. Walker
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REJOICE OVER THE ENEMIES TATICS

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

Father, as many have awakened and have begun their morning journey, they smile because they have life and have it more abundantly.

Despite their not-so-good experiences, they continue to push through all forces and/or obstacles, knowing that you will carry them through all circumstances when their burdens become heavy and unbearable.

With you, their faith carries them through what seemed impossible—to reach the prize from you through your Son, Jesus Christ, that awaits them.

Father, help all to understand that despite their enemies tactics to break their spirit and disrupt their faith, they will continue to praise you through your Son, Jesus Christ. In addition, they will rejoice over the tactics, for they know that they are filled with righteousness because Satan does not affect those whom he already has.

“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.” James 1:2-3

Linda F. Walker
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TRUSTING IN THE LORD FOR ALL THINGS

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 praise and glorify your holy name. Because of you, they have life and have it more abundantly. Therefore, they forget about the woes in life and focus on their blessings. They know that despite their experiences in life, you have never forsaken them and continuously uplift, restore, renew, and guide them to peace and serenity.

Father, help all to understand that if there are no challenges in their lives, there is neither growth nor dependability on you through your Son, Jesus Christ.

“The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song, I praise him.” Psalm 28:7

“Those who know your name trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you.” Psalm 9:10

Linda F. Walker
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FOCUSING ON GOD’S BLESSINGS

Father, thank you for another blessed morning in Christ. I’m grateful for second chances.

Father, as many have awakened and are beginning their morning journey, they first praise your holy name for another opportunity to get it right. Although they fall short of your glory daily, you continue to lead them and ensure that they are victorious in all that they do. Although they have internal scars that sometimes stop them from pushing through adversity, they know that, by your stripes, they are healed. Therefore, instead of dwelling on their trials and tribulations, they push forward by focusing on the fact that you have brought them through it all.

Father, help all to begin to change their thought process from the negativity that they have experienced to the blessings that you have bestowed upon them.

“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight.” Ephesians 1:3-4

Linda F. Walker
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NEVERENDING SPIRITUAL CONNECTION

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 sing praises to you through your Son, Jesus Christ, for your continued blessings, grace, and mercy. They know that with you, all things are possible. They know that their lives are better with you, and because of that, they aim to please you in all that they do. They know that you have all the power and authority over all things, situations, and/or people. They know that despite their shortcomings, you continue to instill in them pure excellence, love, forgiveness, and the importance of remaining steadfast in prayer and supplication.

Father, help all who find solace in material things instead of their spiritual attunement. Help them to understand that material things will deteriorate in due time, whereas their spiritual connection with you through your Son, Jesus Christ, is neverending.

“Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ, from whom the whole body, joined and held together by every joint with which it is equipped, when each part is working properly, makes the body grow so that it builds itself up in love.” Ephesians 4:15-16

Linda F. Walker
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AN ABUNDANT LIFE

Father, I am giving you all the praise and glory for another day of being present in the body. It is only by your grace that many have awakened to witness another blessed morning in Christ.

Despite the negatives that they have encountered, they continue to push through their adversities, knowing that you are always present through your Son, Jesus Christ, and your Holy Spirit.

Therefore, they continue to praise and uplift your holy name because they are overly grateful for your unconditional love, grace, and mercy.

Father, help all who continue to struggle with trusting in you through your Son, Jesus Christ, for all things. Help them to understand that you come so that they may have life and have it more abundantly.

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” Romans 15:13

Linda F. Walker
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WITHSTANDING THE UPS AND DOWNS OF LIFE

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 your grace and mercy. Because of you, they are able to make it through their most trying moments and turn their sadness into happiness. Because of you, they are able to withstand the ups and downs of life and turn their difficulties into lessons learned. Because of you, they are able to look past the evil that others have towards them and pray for their wellbeing.

Father, help all to understand that, throughout their darkest moments, they should continue to forgive others and trust in you for all things. Help all to further understand that although no one is perfect in this world and all sin and fall short of your glory, it does not mean that one has to continue accepting and allowing others to hurt them emotionally, physically, or mentally. Therefore, separate themselves from anyone who does not love, respect, and/or treat them as if they matter.

“To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven: . . . a time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance.” Ecclesiastes 3:1-4

Linda F. Walker
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GOD, THROUGH JESUS CHRIST, IS THE ANSWER

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 say a prayer of thanksgiving. It is only by your grace that they have made it through the night. Despite the raging storm that could have destroyed them, as well as many others, you allowed them to awaken to witness another day. They thank you for your peace and serenity. They thank you for your grace and mercy. They praise your holy name for answering prayers. They pray for your continued guidance, protection, grace, mercy, answered prayers, and favor.

Father, help all to establish a greater relationship with you through your Son, Jesus Christ, on this day. Help them understand that you are the answer to all their problems, worries, sicknesses, disappointments, failures, trials, and tribulations.

“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” Psalm 23:4

Linda F. Walker
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THE HOLY SPIRIT TEACHES AND BRINGS TO REMEMBERANCE

Father, praise your holy name for this blessed morning in Christ. I’m grateful to be able to worship you in spirit and in truth.

Father, as many have awakened and have begun their morning journey, they smile, for today was not promised. They thank you for the gift of life and your continued blessings. They know that, despite their shortcomings, your love never ceases. Therefore, they pray for you to cover them with the blood of your Son, Jesus Christ. They pray that you protect, guide, and direct their steps today and forevermore.

Father, help all to realize that you, through your Son, Jesus Christ, are the answer to all of their problems, needs, and wants. Help them to aim to please you through Jesus Christ, and they will witness your Holy Spirit that dwells within them, direct their thoughts and speech, and walk in life.

“But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you.” John 14:26

Linda F. Walker
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