Servant of Christ. Would lay down my life for Him. Stoic heart, Marcus Aurelius taught me endurance. Christ taught me love. Lord have mercy on us sinners. 🙏
Teach me, Lord, to be patient with others, kind, forgiving, tender-hearted, and meek. When it is right for me to speak out over a wrong done by someone else, help me to do it in the right way. Help me to know when to hold my peace and when to speak out. Amen.
Dear God, I thank you that I am now one with You as a result of Your Spirit living within me. Father I thank you that because of Your Holy Spirit, I am able to live with a sound mind and a heart full of peace in love. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.
O God, you are the Ruler of all history and of my life too. Man thinks himself the "master of his own fate, the captain of his soul, " but in truth, you rule over all. I have not right to demand tempting situations should not arise, but knowing my own weakness, I pray you will guard my steps and help me to avoid tempting situations. And if one cannot be avoided or you send it as a test, I pray I may overcome my adversary the Devil. Amen.
Dear God, I am grateful for Your protection and for Your care. Father, I pray that my reverence for You will never dwindle. You are my Father but You are also the Almighty God, and I will never take that for granted. I will give You all the glory and all the praise, Father. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.
Help me to not use my freedom as an excuse to walk uncharitably or to live for myself. All things must be done so as to serve God and serve others, not simply to serve myself. Give me godly discernment, I pray, to know what will edify and what will needlessly offend others. Give me a spirit of love that seeks good for others instead of just claiming my own rights. Amen.
Dear God, I pray that I never find counsel in the words of the wicked. May I never be so foolish as to make such a careless decision, Lord. May I always remain set on Your word, and Your word alone, so that the fruit of my lips will be wise and godly to those who hear. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.
Distressing reports continue to arrive of innocent people being killed and injured in Ukraine and Russia. These incidents are occurring one after another, indeed they are multiplying, resulting in ever-increasing numbers of civilian victims, including children. My thoughts are with the victims’ families, the wounded and all those who are suffering due to the ongoing conflict.
Let us hear your voice today, O Lord, speaking through your Word, the illumination of Scripture by your Spirit. Shed light on the Word, or rather, shed light on our hearts and minds that we might understand it aright. Let us seek you today and not delay or make excuses. Amen.
Dear God, I thank you that I am seated in the heavenly places with Christ, where no force of evil can rock me or floor me. The enemy will never have power over me because of where I am with You, Lord. Thank you for covering me, Lord, and for always being with me. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.