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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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

Linda F. Walker
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DISCERNING GOD’S WILL

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 sing praises to you for another blessed morning in Christ. They know that it is only by your grace that they have life, and they have it more abundantly. Despite their difficulties, they continue to push through obstacles, knowing that no weapons formed against them will prosper.

Father, help all to cling to you throughout their good days as well as their bad days. Moreover, help them discern your will for themselves. In addition, help all to remain on the straight and narrow path to righteousness.

“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

Linda F. Walker
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GOD IS THE ANSWER TO ALL YOUR NEEDS

Father, as many have awakened and have begun their daily journey, some are ecstatic, whereas others are not. Those who are ecstatic are focused on you. They know that it is a blessing from you, through your Son, Jesus Christ, that they have life and have it more abundantly. Those who are not ecstatic are only concerned about themselves and the negativity that comes from carrying envy within, not getting enough sleep, and continuing to internalize why things are not going their way. Instead of praying for direction and a sound mind, they depend on themselves, which ultimately leads to them falling prey to the tactics of the devil.

Father, help all to understand that you are the answer to all of their problems. Help them understand that you are always the key to happiness during their pain, agony, fear, depression, and anxiety.

“And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work.”
2 Corinthians 9:8

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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ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS

Father, I am giving you all the glory on this blessed morning in Christ for the gift of life! I am grateful for your agape love.

Father, as many have awakened and are beginning their morning routine, they ensure that they praise you and uplift your holy name for your continued grace and mercy. They know that there is no one on earth that can compare with the love that you have for all. However, there are many who allow wealth and possessions to become their god. They begin to separate themselves from family and friends who are not as fortunate as they are, treating them as peasants because they now fall below their standards of living.

Father, help all to examine themselves daily to determine if they are a true representation of you or not. Help them to understand that actions speak louder than words.

“But if anyone has the world’s goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does God’s love abide in him? Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth.” 1 John 3:17–18

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CALL ON GOD THROUGH THE GOOD AND THE BAD

Father, praise your holy name for another blessed morning in Christ. I’m grateful for your continued blessings and second chances.

Father, as many have awakened and have begun their morning journey, they pause to give you all the honor and glory. They know that it is only by your grace and mercy that they are present in the body. Therefore, they continue to push through obstacles, pull through the darkness that tries to override your light, and pray through their trials, knowing that whatever they experience is temporary and you will never forsake them.

Father, help all to understand that they will experience trials; however, you are always present and will never forsake them. Help all to call on your name during the good and the bad.

“I will bless the Lord at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth.” Psalm 34:1

Linda F. Walker
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TOMORROW IS NEVER PROMISED

Father, I praise your holy name for another blessed morning in Christ. I’m grateful for the peace and serenity that you provide to your children during their most difficult experiences.

Father, as many have awakened and have begun their morning journey, they fall to their knees in prayer. Despite their worldly success, they feel defeated because their spiritual being is starving for a stronger connection with you through your Son, Jesus Christ. However, they fail to study your holy word. They cling to others whose hearts are far from yours. They act as if they are ashamed to be Christians in front of those who do not believe in you, but they call out your holy name when they are alone.

Father, help all to know that they cannot serve you and Satan. Help them to pray for discernment, guidance, direction, and peace, and to study your holy word daily. Help them to understand that tomorrow is never promised.

“But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” Therefore, do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Suffficient for the day is its own trouble.” Matthew 6:33-34

Linda F. Walker
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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

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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