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

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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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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

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WE ARE GOD’S WORKMANSHIP

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 fall to their knees in prayer, thanking you for the gift of life—the ability to walk, see, talk, smell, taste, think, and feel. These gifts are what allow us all to function each day, which, unfortunately, many take for granted.

Father, help all to continuously pray for the good of those who love you with all their heart, mind, and soul. Help them to understand that a true relationship, as well as dependency upon you, is necessary to make it through their daily journey.

Therefore, study to show themselves approved: “For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance as our way of life.” Ephesians 2:10

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THE POWER OF FAITH

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 it is only by your grace and mercy that they have life and have it abundantly. Despite their shortcomings, your love never changes. Despite knowing what to do but doing the opposite of it, you forgive their sins after true repentance. Instead of holding back your love from them, you provide an abundance of never-ending love.

Father, help all to understand that your love is like no other. Help them to really think about how you sacrificed your Son, Jesus Christ, for their salvation. In addition, help all to remain steadfast in prayer and supplication without doubt, and they will witness the power of faith.

“For we live by faith, not by sight.” 2 Corinthians 5:7

“And without faith, it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.” Hebrews 11:6

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THE KEY TO SALVATION IS JESUS

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 give honor to you through your Son, Jesus Christ, for this blessed day. They know that it was only by your grace that they were awakened to witness this day. Therefore, instead of complaining about what hasn’t occurred or what did occur, they focus on how they were able to overcome their challenges and/or trials and make the best of all situations.

They know that there will be joy along with heartache. However, you are always present to help them withstand all things. They also know that you will never forsake them, and you come so that they may have life and have it more abundantly.

Father, help all to know, realize, and understand that you, through your Son, Jesus Christ, are the key to true happiness, peace, joy, love, protection, and ultimately salvation.

“And this is the testimony, that God gave us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life.” 1 John 5:11–12

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THE CONSTANT IN LIFE

Father, praise your holy name for another #SONday to worship you in spirit and in truth. I’m grateful for the freedom to worship you and praise your holy name.

Father, as many have awakened and are beginning their morning journey, they sing praises to you for another opportunity to hear your holy word. They know that remaining focused on you through your Son, Jesus Christ, results in an abundant
life. Therefore, they will continue to worship you in spirit and in truth on this day as well as in the days to come.

Father, help all to realize that they will have challenges, heartaches, and pain, as well as peace beyond understanding, love, and happiness. However, you, through your Son, Jesus Christ, and your Holy Spirit, are the constants in life.

“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.” James 1:17

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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

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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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