GROWING CLOSER TO GOD

Father, praise your holy name for your continued blessings. I’m grateful for your unconditional love.

Father, as many have awakened and are beginning their morning journey, they send praises to you through your Son, Jesus Christ, for another morning that was not promised. As they arise, they know that it is only by your grace that they have life and have it so abundantly.

Despite their aches and pains, setbacks, heartaches, challenges, and difficulties, they move forward, knowing that there is a greater purpose for all things. Therefore, if they just cling to you and do not lean on their own standing, all things will work out for their good.

Father, help us all to be grateful despite our downs in life. Moreover, help all to understand that if there were no downs in life, there would be no growth, as well as no dependency on you through your Son, Jesus Christ.

“Come close to God, and God will come close to you. Wash your hands, you sinners; purify your hearts, for your loyalty is divided between God and the world.” When we seek God with all of our hearts and draw near to Him, we will feel His presence once again.” James 4:8

Linda F. Walker
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GOD’S HOLY POWER

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

Father, as many have awakened and have begun their morning journey, they pause to say a prayer of thankfulness. They are grateful for you, your Son, Jesus Christ, and your Holy Spirit. They know that you have power over all things and that your love is never-ending. They also know that, because of your ultimate sacrifice of your Son, Jesus Christ, they have life and have it more abundantly. They are forgiven of their sins after true repentance and redirected to the path of righteousness.

“But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” Acts 1:8

Linda F. Walker
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PEACE WITHIN THE STORMS OF LIFE

Father, praise your holy name for another blessed morning in Christ. I’m grateful for lessons learned!

Father, as many have awakened and have begun their morning journey, they sing praises to you through your Son, Jesus Christ, for another opportunity to get it right. Although they fall short of your glory daily, you continue to amaze them with your unconditional love.

When they fall into divers temptations, you are always present to carry them through, allowing them to withstand the wiles of the devil and continue to rely on you for all things.

They thank you for your unconditional love, your continued direction, protection, and discernment.

“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire, you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you.” Isaiah 43:2

Linda F. Walker
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REJOICE OVER THE ENEMIES TATICS

Father, praise your holy name for this blessed morning in Christ! I’m grateful for the ability to worship you in spirit and in truth.

Father, as many have awakened and have begun their morning journey, they smile because they have life and have it more abundantly.

Despite their not-so-good experiences, they continue to push through all forces and/or obstacles, knowing that you will carry them through all circumstances when their burdens become heavy and unbearable.

With you, their faith carries them through what seemed impossible—to reach the prize from you through your Son, Jesus Christ, that awaits them.

Father, help all to understand that despite their enemies tactics to break their spirit and disrupt their faith, they will continue to praise you through your Son, Jesus Christ. In addition, they will rejoice over the tactics, for they know that they are filled with righteousness because Satan does not affect those whom he already has.

“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.” James 1:2-3

Linda F. Walker
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FOCUSING ON GOD’S BLESSINGS

Father, thank you for another blessed morning in Christ. I’m grateful for second chances.

Father, as many have awakened and are beginning their morning journey, they first praise your holy name for another opportunity to get it right. Although they fall short of your glory daily, you continue to lead them and ensure that they are victorious in all that they do. Although they have internal scars that sometimes stop them from pushing through adversity, they know that, by your stripes, they are healed. Therefore, instead of dwelling on their trials and tribulations, they push forward by focusing on the fact that you have brought them through it all.

Father, help all to begin to change their thought process from the negativity that they have experienced to the blessings that you have bestowed upon them.

“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight.” Ephesians 1:3-4

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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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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GOD THROUGH JESUS CHRIST

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 have begun their morning journey, they smile because you continue to forgive, provide, protect, and guide.

When they were experiencing many trials, you kept them focused on rising above their difficulties. Instead of dwelling on what did not occur, they prepared their mindset to accept whatever may come their way, knowing that you have the ultimate power over all things, both seen and unseen.

Father, help all to loosen their grasp of fear and tighten their grasp of faith in you through your Son, Jesus Christ.

Father, help all to know that you are the answer to all of their problems. Therefore, put on your breastplate of righteousness, helmet of salvation, and armor and shield as they lead others to you through Jesus Christ.

“Jesus answered, “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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CHOOSE RIGHTEOUSNESS OVER SINFULNESS

Father, I’m giving you all the glory 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 say a prayer of thanksgiving. They smile because you not only protected them as they slept but also provided them with the gift of life. Although they sin and fall short of your glory daily, you continue to allow them an opportunity to repent, confess their sins, and change their lives, beginning with a changed heart and mindset. Instead of sinning purposefully, they pray for your divine direction and forgiveness. Although all sin and fall short of your glory daily, they are more intentional about applying your holy word to their lives.

Father, help all to understand that they have a choice to choose righteousness over sinfulness. Help all to further understand that lip service without action is just words used in vain.

“The Lord says: “These people come near to me with their mouths and honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. Their worship of me is based on merely human rules they have been taught.” Isaiah 29:13

Linda F. Walker
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NO WEAPONS FORMED AGAINST YOU WILL PROSPER

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

Father, as many have awakened and are beginning their morning journey, they pause to pray a prayer of thanksgiving. They know that all things are possible with you. They know that you will never allow their burdens to overwhelm them to a state of total dependency upon anything or anyone besides you through your son, Jesus Christ. Therefore, they cling to your unchanging hands.

Father, help all who are unable to focus due to their depression, which ultimately causes a dependency on anyone or anything besides you, through Jesus Christ.

Help all to realize that there is a greater purpose for their experiences; however, you will never foresake them. Therefore, keep praying, praising, and knowing that no weapons formed against them will prosper.

“No weapon that is fashioned against you shall prosper, and you shall confute every tongue that rises against you in judgment. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord and their vindication from me, says the Lord.” Isaiah 54:17 NRSV

Linda F. Walker
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