WHO ARE YOU DEPENDING UPON?

Father, I give you all the praise for this blessed morning in Christ. I’m grateful for the gift of life. 

Father, as others have awakened and have begun their morning journey, they pause to glorify your holy name, for they are also grateful for the gift of life.

Father, many on this beautiful morning are experiencing ups in life, whereas some are experiencing downs in life. Despite such, they continue to remain grateful that their ups override their downs. They know that it is only because of you, through your Son, Jesus Christ, that they are able to smile and push through their obstacles.

Father, help all to understand that life is so much grander with you than without you. Therefore, continue to push through their adversities and challenges, knowing that you will never forsake them and will always be present to carry them through their trials and tribulations.

Father, help all to stop depending upon man and start depending upon you through your Son, Jesus Christ, for all things and situations.

“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 15:5

Linda F. Walker
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GOD’S LOVE REMAINS CONSTANT

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

Father, as many have awakened on this beautiful morning, they pray a prayer of thankfulness for the gift of life. They know that it is only by your grace that they have life and have it more abundantly. They know that with you and through your Son, Jesus Christ, no weapons formed against them will prosper. They know that with your armor and shield, they are protected and secured with your love and favor.

Father, help all to understand that you are and should be first in their lives. Help them to know that you have all control and all power. Therefore, cling closely to you through your Son, Jesus Christ, at all times.

Father, help all to understand that you are always present and they will always be victorious in you.

Help all to realize that despite the trials and tribulations that they endure, your unconditional love remains constant.

“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love endures forever.” Psalm 136:1

“For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life.” John 3:16

Linda F. Walker
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A GREATER PURPOSE AWAITS!

Father, as I awaken to witness another day that was not promised, I fall to my knees and give you all the praise for another blessed morning in Christ. I’m grateful for the opportunity to turn wrongs into rights.

Father, as many others have awakened and have begun their morning journey, they pause to give you all the praise as well.  They know that it is only by your grace that they have life this morning. 

They know that it is only by your grace that they are able to withstand the wiles of the devil.  Therefore, they cling closely to you through your Son, Jesus Christ, as they study daily rightfully, dividing your holy word to show themselves approved.

Father, help all who have or are giving in and giving up on life.  Help them to know that there is a greater purpose that awaits them. Therefore, cling closely to you through your Son, Jesus Christ, and your Holy Spirit.

“Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the LORD’s purpose that prevails.” Proverbs 19:21

Linda F. Walker
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PUT OFF YOUR OLD SELF

Father, I give you all the praise for another blessed morning that was not promised. I’m grateful for your agape love.

Father, as many have awakened and have begun their morning journey they also praise your holy name for another blessed morning that was not promised.

Despite the challenges that arises, they are able to withstand the wiles of the devil and continue to walk the path that you have orchestrated for them to endure.

Despite their shortcomings, you continue to help them to realize that life is a gift that continues to be redefined as one endures life’s experiences. 

“In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world” John 16:33

“You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires;  to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.” Ephesians 4:22-24

Linda F. Walker
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SEEK GOD AT ALL TIMES.

Father, I 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 pause to give you all the praise as well as glorify your holy name.

They know that there is no better way to begin their morning than to connect with you through your Son, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit. Therefore, they fall to their knees in prayer and in supplication.

Father, help all to seek you at all times. Help them to understand the importance of having a divine relationship with you through your Son, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit.

“And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him.” Hebrews 11:6: 

“You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” Jeremiah 29:13: 

Linda F. Walker
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GOD RESTORES AND RENEWS

Father, praise your holy name for another 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 for this blessed morning that was not promised.

Because of you, they have life and have it more abundantly. They know that there will be days when they feel depleted and in need of your restoration. However, they walk in faith knowing that you will always restore and renew their bodies, minds, and souls at the right time.

Father, help all to be vigilant and remain in prayer during their good and bad days, for you will never forsake them and will always provide a way of escape so that they can endure all things.

“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
Linda F. Walker
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WILL YOU BE THE EXAMPLE?

Father, as many have awakened and have begun their morning journey, they bow in prayer thanking you for their past blessings, present blessings, as well as their future blessings. 

They understand that all things are possible with you, through your Son, Jesus Christ. They also understand that the “Holy Spirit lives within them, as believers of Jesus Christ, making their bodies a “temple” of the Holy Spirit.” 
1 Corinthians 6:19

Father, help all to understand the importance of being an example of one who magnifies the Lord. Help all to take heed to the teachings in the Bible. Moreover, help all to put you first, through your Son, Jesus Christ and watch how their life changes for the better.  

“With man, this is impossible, but with God, all things are possible.”
Matthew 19:26

“O magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together. I sought the LORD, and he heard me and delivered me from all my fears. They looked unto him and were lightened, and their faces were not ashamed.” Psalms 34:3-5

Linda F. Walker
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GOD IS LOVE, JOY, AND PEACE!

Father, praise your holy name for another blessed morning in Christ.  I am grateful for another opportunity to glorify your holy name. 

Father, as many have awakened and are beginning their morning journey, they say a prayer of thanksgiving, and glorify your holy name as well.  They know that with you, no weapons formed against them will prosper.

They understand that you are the true source of love, peace, joy, and renewal.  Therefore, they continously worship you in spirit and in truth.

Father, help all to understand that you are forever present in their lives.  Help them to realize that life without you, through your Son, Jesus Christ, is unbearable.  Therefore, learn to cling to your unchanging hands during their good, as well as, their bad experiences. 

“For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God”  Hebrews 12:2

“I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.” Ephesians 4:1-3

Linda F. Walker
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CLING TO RIGHTEOUSNESS OVER SINFULNESS 

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

Father, as many have awakened and are beginning their #SONday morning journey, they pause to give you the honor for another blessed morning that was not promised through confession, prayer, and supplication. 

They know that despite their shortcomings, you continue to forgive, provide, protect, and redirect their path from destruction to peace and sovereignty. 

Father, help all to realize that life without you, your Son, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit would be unbearable. Therefore, cling to righteousness over sinfulness, confess that Jesus Christ is your Son, and be baptized in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit for the remission of sins and a new walk as they stay on the path of righteousness.

“For through the Spirit we eagerly await by faith the righteousness for which we hope.” Galatians 5:6

“For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.”
2 Corinthians 5:21

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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