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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HOLD UP THE BLOOD STAINED BANNER

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 through your Son, Jesus Christ. Although they continuously fall short of your glory daily, you provide them with the strength to push through obstacles and continue walking the path that you have established for them.

Father, help all to realize that no one on earth is perfect, and all sin and fall short of your glory daily. Therefore, continue to hold up the blood stained banner, fighting the good fight.

“From henceforth let no man trouble me: for I bear in my body the marks of the Lord Jesus. Brethren, the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen.” Galatians 6:17 -18

Linda F. Walker
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JESUS CHRIST IS THE CONSTANT IN LIFE

Father, praise your holy name for another blessed morning in Christ. I’m grateful for another opportunity to praise you in spirit and in truth.

Father, as many have awakened and have begun their morning journey, they sing praises to you through your Son, Jesus Christ. They know that it is only by your grace and mercy that they have life and have it more abundantly.

Because of you, they are able to face tomorrow and the days to come, for you calm their storms, restore their health, renew their faith, and continuously protect, direct, and guide them to peace and happiness.

Father, help all to understand that a true relationship with you through your Son, Jesus Christ, is necessary to make it in this world on a daily basis. Despite their ever-changing ups and downs, you are the constant in their lives.

“For Jesus doesn’t change; yesterday, today, tomorrow, he’s always totally himself.” Hebrews 13:8

Linda F. Walker
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VICTORIOUS IN GOD THROUGH JESUS 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 smile because you have granted them another opportunity to get it right.

Despite their shortcomings and/or inconsistencies in life, you continue to forgive them and redirect their steps.

Despite knowing what to do but doing that which pleases their flesh instead of their spirit, you continue to allow your light to shine on them.

Despite their lack of faith, you continue to forgive them after their true repentance and redirect their path.

Father, help all to understand that you are the solution to all their problems, worries, needs, wants, sicknesses, disappointments, failures, trials and tribulations, setbacks, heartaches, challenges, pain, depression, sadness, fear, and/or confusion. Help them to realize that you, through your Son, Jesus Christ, are the answer to all of their circumstances.

Father, help all to realize that they are only victorious in you through Jesus Christ.

“The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, and always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.”
I Corinthians 15:56–58

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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TRUSTING GOD THROUGH IT ALL

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

Father, as many have awakened and have begun their morning journey, they sing praises to you through your Son, Jesus Christ, for another day that was not promised.

Father, because of you, they are able to push through obstacles that once caused their faith to waiver. Because of you, they are able to walk in faith through their trials and tribulations. They understand that troubles will come and they will go; however, as long as they depend upon you for all things, no weapons formed against them will prosper.

They further understand that without you, their lives can be compared to walking on a tight rope without a safety net to catch them if they fall. Therefore, they pray for your Holy Spirit to guide, direct, and protect them through their darkness as well as their blessings.

Father, help all to understand that you, through your Son, Jesus Christ, are essential to making it in this world of sin and darkness. Help all to stop worrying about how they are perceived by those in the world and concentrate on how they are perceived in your eyes.

“In you, Lord my God, I put my trust. I trust in you; do not let me be put to shame, nor let my enemies triumph over me.”
Psalm 25:1-2

Linda F. Walker
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A RENEWED MINDSET

Father, thank you for this blessed morning in Christ. I’m grateful for your unconditional love.

Father, as many have awakened and are beginning their morning journey, they smile. Despite their shortcomings, you continue to forgive, provide, protect, restore, renew, and guide them to the path of righteousness.

Although no one is perfect on earth, with you, they are made whole. Therefore, they put all their trust in you during their good and bad days. They also commit their lives to serve you through your Son, Jesus Christ.

Father, help all to see your light, for they have become accustomed to darkness. Help them to renew their mindset and walk the straight and narrow path of 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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TRUSTING IN THE LORD FOR ALL THINGS

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 give you praise and glorify your holy name. Because of you, they have life and have it more abundantly. Therefore, they forget about the woes in life and focus on their blessings. They know that despite their experiences in life, you have never forsaken them and continuously uplift, restore, renew, and guide them to peace and serenity.

Father, help all to understand that if there are no challenges in their lives, there is neither growth nor dependability on you through your Son, Jesus Christ.

“The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song, I praise him.” Psalm 28:7

“Those who know your name trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you.” Psalm 9:10

Linda F. Walker
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A TRUE RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD THROUGH JESUS CHRIST

Father, I praise your holy name for another blessed morning in Christ. I’m grateful for your second chance and opportunities to get it right. If it wasn’t for you, through your Son, Jesus Christ, there would be no smiles, happiness, peace, joy, or repentance. They know that it is only by your grace and mercy that they have life and have it more abundantly.

Father, help all to understand the importance of a true relationship with you through your Son, Jesus Christ. Help them to understand that there is no greater love, protection, guidance, direction, peace, or salvation without you through Christ.

“Father, the hour has come. Glorify your Son, that your Son may glorify you. For you granted him authority over all people that he might give eternal life to all those you have given him. Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent. I have brought you glory on earth by finishing the work you gave me to do. And now, Father, glorify me in your presence with the glory I had with you before the world began.” John 17:1-5

Linda F. Walker
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JESUS CHRIST DELIVERS AND CAUSES EVERYONE TO BE VICTORIOUS

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 say, “Thank you.” They know that it is only by your grace that they have life, and they have it more abundantly. Despite their shortcomings, as well as their trials and tribulations, they push through adversity, obstacles, and darkness by depending on you and not themselves. They know that you, through your Son, Jesus Christ, are the reason for their deliverance and the cause of their being victorious.

Father, help all to understand that with you, they can make it through all adversities and challenges. Help them to continue to hold on to your unchanging hands during both the good and the bad.

“But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.” 1 Corinthians 15:57-58

Linda F. Walker
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