SPIRITUALLY REWARDING

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 pause to say, “Thank you.” They know that it is only by your grace that they have life on this blessed morning. Therefore, instead of dwelling on what isn’t going right, they focus on the gift of life.

Father, help all to take time out of their busy schedules to appreciate you through your Son, Jesus Christ. Help them to realize that life is full of ups and downs, wins and losses, good and bad, as well as advances and setbacks. However, worshipping you through your Son, Jesus Christ, through it all, is spiritually rewarding.

“Behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to render to every man according to what he has done.” Revelation 22:12

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CHOOSING RIGHTEOUSNESS

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

Father, as many have awakened and are beginning their morning journey, they smile because they are filled with love, peace, and joy within. They realize that there is a purpose for all things, situations, and experiences. Therefore, they cling closer to you and remain in continual prayer that they put you first and walk the path that you have established for them.

Father, help all to remain strong in their faith, knowing that all blessings come from you through your Son, Jesus Christ. Help them to choose righteousness even when they are outnumbered by that which is evil and/or contrary to your holy word.

“For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.” Matthew 6:31-33.

Linda F. Walker
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WORSHIP GOD THROUGH JESUS CHRIST

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 daily journey, they sing praises to you through your Son, Jesus Christ for peace, understanding, protection, and guidance.

Despite their trials and tribulations, they aim to trust in you for all things!

They know that it is only by your grace that they have an abundant life. They know that it is only because of your love for them that they are given many chances to hear your Holy Word, Believe your Holy Word, Confess that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, and be Baptized in the name of Jesus Christ the remission of their sins.

Father, help all to understand that no one on earth has a heaven or hell to put them in. However, worshipping others or worldly possessions instead of you and your Son, Jesus Christ, leads to a point of no return.

“You alone are the LORD. You made the heavens, even the highest heavens, and all their starry host, the earth and all that is on it, the seas and all that is in them. You give life to everything, and the multitudes of heaven worship you.” Nehemiah 9:6

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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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

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FOCUSING ON GOD’S WILL

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 sing praises to you for another opportunity to get it right. They pray for your forgiveness and the fortitude to push through all obstacles. They pray over all situations that threaten their peace and happiness, and they focus on the things that they can control, giving all their worries to you.

Father, help all to understand that when they are close to inheriting the prize that awaits, there will be many temptations to take their minds off the prize. However, remain steadfast in prayer and supplication, and stay focused on doing your will and not that which pleases man.

“Let your eyes look directly forward, and your gaze be straight before you. Ponder the path of your feet; then all your ways will be sure. Do not swerve to the right or to the left; turn your foot away from evil.” Proverbs 4:25-27

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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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AN ABUNDANT LIFE

Father, I am giving you all the praise and glory for another day of being present in the body. It is only by your grace that many have awakened to witness another blessed morning in Christ.

Despite the negatives that they have encountered, they continue to push through their adversities, knowing that you are always present through your Son, Jesus Christ, and your Holy Spirit.

Therefore, they continue to praise and uplift your holy name because they are overly grateful for your unconditional love, grace, and mercy.

Father, help all who continue to struggle with trusting in you through your Son, Jesus Christ, for all things. Help them to understand that you come so that they may have life and have it more abundantly.

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” Romans 15:13

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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

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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