DESPITE THEIR PAIN

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 for your love and protection.

Despite their trials and tribulations, pain and agony, sadness and despair, they continue to trust in you for all things.

Despite it all, as long as they depend on you, through your Son, Jesus Christ, they have unwavering faith that you will turn all wrongs into rights, ultimately directing their steps to peace and happiness.

“Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.” Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff comfort me.
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.”
Psalm 23:4-6

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GLORIFYING GOD, DESPITE IT ALL

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 give you praise for your continued protection, guidance, direction, peace, and joy, despite their shortcomings.

They pause to glorify you, through your Son, Jesus Christ, for never forsaking them, despite their inconsistencies.

Father, thank you for providing everyone with the various trials that they have endured, for the lessons learned from such trials have allowed them to become more dependent upon you through your Son, Jesus Christ.

In addition, Father, thank you for the gift of life. Thank you for your grace and mercy. Thank you for allowing them many chances to become the God-fearing man or woman that you have orchestrated them to become. Thank you for your continued grace and mercy.

“Therefore, by Him, let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name. But do not forget to do good and to share, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.” Hebrews 13:15-16

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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

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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

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A GREATER PURPOSE

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

Father, as many have awakened to witness another beautiful morning in Christ, they pray a prayer of thanksgiving. They know that it is only by your grace that they are present in the body. Therefore, instead of dwelling on what went wrong or what didn’t come to fruition, they focus on the gift of life and your continued blessings, guidance, direction, peace, grace, and direction.

They understand that there will be trials as well as tribulations; however, your love for them remains constant. They know that despite their challenges in life, you continue to see them through all circumstances and push them to greatness.

Father, help all to realize that you are the key to happiness during their most difficult experiences. Help them to also understand that there is a greater purpose for their experiences, which will soon be revealed. Therefore, remain steadfast in prayer and supplication, trusting in you for all things.

“Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ: That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ: From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love.”
Ephesians 4:13-20

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TAKE HEED, AIM TO LIVE RIGHTEOUSLY!

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

Father, as many have been blessed to awaken to witness another day in Christ, they fall to their knees in prayer to thank you for allowing them another opportunity to get it right.

They praise your holy name for forgiveness and your continued blessings, grace, and favor. They pray for a deeper connection with you through your Son, Jesus Christ. They thank you for never forsaking them. They know that nothing in this world can substitute for your love. With you, there is always peace in the storms of life. Therefore, they recommit their lives to you through your Son, Jesus Christ. They vow to remain steadfast in prayer and supplication. They pray that you continue to help them discern all situations that they encounter, as well as the people that they interact with, for you know all things.

Father, help all to understand that you give us all the ability to live righteously. Therefore, take heed by putting you first, establishing a relationship with you through your Son, Jesus Christ, and spreading the gospel.

“The LORD detests the way of the wicked, but he loves those who pursue righteousness.” Proverbs 15:9

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VICTORIOUS IN CHRIST

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 pray a prayer of thanksgiving. They know that it is only by your grace that they stand. Therefore, they continue to praise you through the good and the bad.

They are aware that there will be days where they are experiencing setbacks, heartaches, and doubt; however, they continue to maintain their faith, push through their obstacles and adversities, and pray their way back to peace and serenity.

Father, help all to realize that there is nothing in life that is worth having that causes them to be perturbed. However, despite their circumstances, they are and will always be victorious in your Son, Jesus Christ.

“But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.”

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ACQUIRING CHARACTERISTICS TO TRANSFORM MINDSET

Father, as many have begun their daily journey, they give you all the praise for this blessed day and the New Year in Jesus Christ. Despite their sins, you continue to bless them with the gift of life. Because of you, they are filled with joy, peace, direction, and happiness. They pray that your will is done despite them projecting their own wants and needs over the plans you have orchestrated for them.

Father, help all to understand that you are to be honored and glorified daily as they open their eyes and arise from sleep. Help all to learn to please you wholeheartedly and more apprehensively as they aim to please those in the world. Moreover, help them obtain the characteristics that will transform their mindset.

“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good, acceptable, and perfect.” Romans 12:2

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PRAY FOR GOD’S GUIDANCE

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 you have granted them another opportunity to get it right. Despite their faithful intentions, they sin and fall short of your glory daily. However, because of your grace, they are given the opportunity to repent of their sins and start anew in Christ.

Father, help all to understand that there is no one on earth that is perfect and that does not fall short of your glory daily. Help all to focus more on judging themselves than judging others. Help all to pray for your guidance in all that they do and think.
“Show me your ways, Lord; teach me your paths. Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long.” Psalm 25:4-5

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ALL ABOUNDING LOVE

Father, praise your holy name for this blessed morning in Christ. I’m grateful to celebrate this special day on which we acknowledge the birth of your Son and our Savior, Jesus Christ. We give honor, praise, and love not only on this day but every day.

Father, on this day, many reminisce on the goodness that you have allowed in their lives despite the passing of their loved ones, sicknesses, failures, trials disappointments, and/or setbacks. They do not lack faith that, in the end, they will meet their loved ones in heaven with you.

They continue to trust in you for all things. Despite their mental and physical pain, agony, depression, sadness, heartaches, challenges, and anxiety, they push forward knowing that you “cause all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.”

Father, help all to continue to pray for discernment, guidance, direction, protection, and peace through their journey in life. Help them understand that you have never and will never forsake them.

Moreover, help all to know that your love through your Son, Jesus Christ, is abounding.

“And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment; that ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ. Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God.” Philippians 1:9-11

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