FOCUSING ON WHAT IS

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 pray a prayer of thankfulness. They understand that it is only by your grace that they have life this morning. Therefore, instead of allowing their circumstances to dictate their mood, they pray for protection, guidance, direction, peace, joy, love, and that your will for them is done.

Father, help all who are continuously reliving what could have been instead of what is. Help all to know that they should not lean on their own understanding, for you have a purpose for all things and/or experiences. Moreover, help all to cling closely to you through your Son, Jesus Christ, through their good and their bad days.

“Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.”

Philippians 4:8

Linda F. Walker
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THE HOLY SPIRIT GUIDES ALL WHO BELIEVE IN JESUS

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 pause to think about your continued blessings, despite their shortcomings. Instead of allowing them to live in a state of depression due to their actions or inactions, you forgive them after their true repentance. You continue to love, uplift, protect, and guide them through their difficulties and to the path that you have established for them before they were even conceived by their parents. Your love is never-ending and always abounding.

Father, help all to understand your purpose for them. Help them to realize that they are not here by happenstance because you have established their purpose prior to their conception.

Father, help all to truly look at themselves from within, not how they believe they are seen from the viewpoint of others. Help them to read your holy word and compare their thoughts and actions to it. Moreover, help all to establish a true relationship with you through your Son, Jesus Christ, so that the Holy Spirit can guide their thoughts and their steps.

“Before Jesus ascended to heaven, He told His disciples that He would send one who would teach and guide all those who believe in Him (Acts 1:5; John 14:26; 16:7). Jesus’ promise was fulfilled less than two weeks later when the Holy Spirit came in power on the believers at Pentecost (Acts 2).”

Linda F. Walker
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THE PATH OF RIGHTEOUSNESS

Father, I am giving you all the praise for allowing me to witness another day that was not promised. I’m grateful for your unconditional love.

Father, as many have awakened and are beginning their morning routine, they pause to say a prayer of thankfulness. They know that it is only by your grace that they have life. Therefore, instead of complaining about what hasn’t occurred or what did occur, they focus on the blessings that you continue to bestow upon them, despite their good or bad.

Father, help all to evaluate themselves throughout the day to determine who they are representing, you, through your Son, Jesus Christ, or Satan.

Father, help all to understand that prayer is needed throughout the day to better guide them to the path of righteousness.

“And be found in Him, not having my own righteousness, which is from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness which is from God by faith.” Philippians 3:9.

Linda F. Walker
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UNDERSTANDING THE DEVIL’S WILES

Father, as many have awakened and are blessed to experience another beautiful day in Christ, they praise you for your grace and mercy. They know that it is only because of your agape love that they are present in the body.

As they settle into their routine, they think about how you continue to bless them despite their shortcomings. You continue to forgive, provide, protect, restore, renew, and direct them to the path of righteousness. They know that there is no other love like yours, through your Son, Jesus Christ. Therefore, they focus on putting you first in their lives.

Father, help all who follow those of the world and allow them to easily influence their walk in life. Help them to understand that there is no other love that can compare to yours, through your Son, Jesus Christ. Moreover, help all to realize that you have already chosen them. Therefore, they should always serve you through your Son, Jesus Christ. Help them to remain steadfast in your holy word to withstand the wiles of the devil.

“Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.” Ephesians 6:10-11

Linda F. Walker
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TESTED BY GOD, BUT NEVER TEMPTED

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 know that they are victorious in you through your Son, Jesus Christ! They push to renew their mindset, walk, and strength. They rebuke all strongholds and pray for your continued protection and guidance. They know that all things are possible with you, through your Son, Jesus Christ, and your Holy Spirit.

Father, help all to realize that you are the reason for their existence, their peace through their storms, their love beyond understanding, and their continued protection through the storms in life.

Father, help all to know that having a true relationship with you should be their most important mission in life. Help them to understand that you know all things; therefore, live life accordingly, realizing that we are tested by you but never tempted.

“No one is to say when he is tempted, “I am being tempted by God”; for God cannot be tempted by evil, and He Himself does not tempt anyone.” James 1:13

Linda F. Walker
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PRAY FOR GOD’S PROTECTION

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

Father, as many have awakened to witness another beautiful morning, they concentrate on the blessings instead of the downs of life. They understand that there is always a greater purpose for all things that occur. Some repercussions are greater than others; however, choosing to depend totally on you allows your children to lay all their burdens, heartaches, pain, challenges, and anxiety on you.

Father, help all to trust in you, for you know all things, and your love is genuine and never-ending. Help all to understand that jealousy and covetousness are instilled in those who claim to be the closest to them. Therefore, always pray for your armor and shield to protect them from the wiles of the devil.

“He said, “The LORD is my rock, my fortress, my Savior. My God is my rock. I can run to him for safety. He is my shield, my saving strength, my defender, and my place of safety. The Lord saves me from those who want to harm me. I will call to the LORD, who is worthy of praise, and I will be saved from my enemies.”

2 Samuel 22: 2-4

Linda F. Walker
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CHOOSING GOD’S WAY

Father, praise your holy name for this blessed morning in Christ. I’m grateful for your second chances.

Father, as many have awakened and are beginning their morning journey, they pause to say, “Thank you”. It is only by your grace that they have life, and they have it more abundantly.

Although some have fallen by the wayside due to focusing on what they see as happiness, they are more concerned with what is more pleasing to the mastiff than what pleases you through your Son, Jesus Christ.

Father, help all to evaluate themselves based on what you desire from them instead of what is more desirable in the world.

“I have chosen the faithful way; I have placed Your ordinances before me.” Psalm 119:30

Linda F. Walker
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WHO ARE YOU TRUSTING?

Father, praise your holy name for another blessed morning in Christ. I’m grateful for your continued grace and mercy.

Father, as many have awakened and have begun their morning journey, they pray a prayer of thankfulness for all that you have done and continue to do for them and their family. They know that if it had not been for you through your Son, Jesus Christ, they would not have made it this far in life.

When they were down, you renewed their mindset. When they were challenged, you pushed them beyond measure to obtain the victory. When they were sick, you restored their health. When they mourned the death of a loved one, you assured them that he or she was in your presence.

Father, help all to stop gambling with their lives and put all their being in you through your Son, Jesus Christ. Help them understand that you know, see, and have power over all things; therefore, they should connect with you through Christ at all times.

“Come near to God, and He will come near to you,” which speaks directly about being close to the Lord through prayer or meditation so we can feel His comforting embrace around us no matter what we are facing.” James 4:8

Linda F. Walker
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A CHOSEN PATH

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

Father, as many have awakened and begun their morning journey, they sing praises to you for your continued blessings. They know that it is only by your grace that they have been given another opportunity to make a difference. Therefore, they pray a prayer of repentance and thankfulness. They focus more on glorifying you through your Son, Jesus Christ, than glorifying themselves or others on earth. They recognize that there is nothing in life that they have accomplished, achieved, provided, gained, or earned without you. Therefore, they continue to trust in you for all things, including your daily guidance, direction, protection, healing, and spiritual renewal.

Father, help all to realize that all goodness comes from you. Help them understand that you know all things and have prepared a path that is best for each person. However, some give in to the thirst of the flesh and choose to walk the path that leads to destruction instead of the path that leads to salvation.

“You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.” Psalm 16:11

Linda F. Walker
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A TRUE DEPENDENCY ON GOD THROUGH JESUS CHRIST

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

Father, as many have awakened on this beautiful morning, they sing praises to you through your Son, Jesus Christ. They know that it is only because of you, through your Son, Jesus Christ, that they have life.

Father, help all to understand that life is indeed a gift from God that should never be taken for granted. Help all to also realize that everyone is on borrowed time; therefore, focus on that which brings peace, joy, love, and serenity to their lives.

Moreover, help all to establish a true relationship with you through your son, Jesus Christ, today, for tomorrow is not promised.

“I love them that love me, and those that seek me early shall find me. Proverbs 8:17

“My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” Psalm 73:26

~Linda F. Walker
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