Dear Lord,
Praises to Your Name! We are most grateful that we have a Heavenly Father who deeply loves us. Thank You, Lord, that we are heirs to Your Kingdom. We are fortunate and blessed that we can be called children of the Most High God. There is no God like You. Let our hearts be ever praiseful and grateful for all that You do.
We are regretful for our sins. For we know that Your Word instructs us in Romans 3:23: “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God…” That word ALL reminds us that there is none of us who is righteous or deserving of Your forgiveness and Your gift of eternal life. When we seek You, we will find You, so Lord we come seeking and asking Your forgiveness of our sins. Help us daily to remember to confess our sins and not allow them to interfere with our relationship with you, Lord. You are faithful and just to forgive.
Father, I ask that You will gift each of us with the fruits of the Spirit so that our lives will be a testimony to You and our lives will draw others unto You. In a world that appears to be spiraling out of control, the fruits of the Spirit (love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness and faithfulness) operating in one’s life will shine brightly. Let us live our lives with less focus on US and more focus on YOU.
As I recall the writer of Philemon’s words: “I thank my God, making mention of you always in my prayers…”, I must mention the prayers and petitions to God that exist. There are so many needs, Lord and I am comforted to know that You know each need and the perfect answer for each prayer. Holy Spirit, prompt each of us daily to pray for the upcoming presidential election. Let Your will be done, Lord, and place the man in office who will uphold Your views and Your teachings in our government. We are trusting You, Father, to intervene in our country and to overcome the evil and ugliness that surrounds us.
Thank You, Lord, for being ever-present in our lives. Draw each of us into Your Word. Help us to carve out more time in our daily schedules to spend in prayer and study time with You. Increase our faith. Use our lives to witness to others who might not know You. And let us remember THE BATTLE IS THE LORD’S – whatever each person’s battle might be, the Lord is equipped to handle it, if we will only seek His assistance.
In Jesus’ Mighty Name we pray. Amen.
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