“For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord is against them that do evil.” (1 Peter 3:12)
Oh Lord, thank You for this day and every day that I have lived up until now. I am on solid ground, having You as the light that guides me. I love Your guidance and direction. Each time I listen and obey Your voice I am so much better off. I am no longer alone in this darkened world, for You have taken my hand and brought me on the straight and narrow path that leads to heaven. I don’t want anything else but things that will help lead me to where You are, God. I know that there are many counterfeits out there with false gospels, false prophets, and false Christs. Help me to not be drawn to churches or people that are not really for You. Your sheep hear Your voice and I am so grateful to be among them. You have taken a wretch like me, while molding and shaping me into the person I am today. Every sin has been covered by Your blood. Every worry about me not matching up with what You want for me has vanished. All my doubts have been undone. You have given me steps to follow and I am safe in Your matchless presence. Lord, lead me now and forever in this life and the next. I want to be in heaven, but I know that my time is not up yet. Until then, use me for Your kingdom in a mighty way. All I desire is to lead people to know You, Jesus. I love You, Lord. I trust in You, God. Amen.
Oh Lord, thank You for allowing us to have You in our everyday lives. The veil was torn the day that You died for us, Jesus, and I am so grateful that You gave us an opportunity to have the holy of holies in our lives. Yes, God, You are holy and I am grateful to have Your matchless presence with me at all times and in all places. You give me rest from the storms of life. I am at peace, although life is not always easy. I have had my share of trials during this marriage, but You have strengthened me through it all. Thank You for hearing my cries and for coming to my rescue when I needed You most. You came and wiped away all my tears. Praise God. You have also heard my cries during the times I have fallen into sin, and instead of writing me off, You had mercy upon my soul. Thank You, God. I thought that I had sinned too much and that I was too wretched for Your forgiveness. Now I know that You are a patient God and continue to see the best in us, although we cannot always see it. I am so grateful to have You in my life. You are a just and holy God. I trust in You and give You my life. I love You, Lord. Amen.
Oh Lord, I am grateful to know about the things that You love and wish for us to do on earth. On the same note, I have also learned to hate the things that You hate and for us not to do on earth. Although many things are done away with that were part of the old covenant, Your tabernacle still resides in heaven, which I think is so awesome. I love Your ten commandments, for they only make me a better person as I remember them and obey them. Your ways are so important and that is why I cling to them day in and day out. There is a reward for those who do Your will on earth. As for me, my desires are not on the things of this world, but what I am able to build up in heaven. So I pray that You have found my sacrifices for You honorable, Lord. I only wish to please You and to help others know You, Jesus. Keep me upright and shine brightly through me and into other people’s lives. Your light is so magnificent and for it to radiate through me is all I desire. You are so good, God. I praise Your holy Name. Lead me from temptation and forgive me of my sins. I love You, Lord. I trust in You. Amen.
Oh Lord, give us peace in the times we are living in. As I speak, there is a country in disarray that needs Your help. With Ukraine being attacked by Russia, I am very saddened and pray that You comfort these people who are afflicted by the blasts and gunfire in that country. I know that there are many people in hiding and I pray that they will find shelter and a place where they can be safe from the enemy. Lord, wherever these people are, bring them strength. Help our own countries leaders also to make the best choices for their people. I would hate to see this end up in a World War 3, but I know that anything could happen at this point. So what I want now, Lord, is for You to make us fearless to the advances of the enemy. You have not given us a spirit of fear, but a sound mind. I believe in You, God. We may not be in heaven yet, but I know that it is at the doors for many of us who love You. Help us to stay strong in the faith no matter what happens in the future. Surely, our faith will be tested. So lead us from temptation. I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. You do this, Lord. I love You, God. Amen.
Oh Lord, I desire to be where You are. Allow me to dine with You today. As I think upon You now, take me up into Your loving arms. I wish I could see You with my own eyes, but if that is not possible, give me spiritual eyes, that I might see You. In this hour that I pray, I also give You praise. I exalt You, Lord. You are the Lamb of God that came to take away the sins of the world. You are the good shepherd. I am a sheep in Your fold, and You are my shepherd, of whom I love with all my heart. Lead me safely home to be with You in heaven. One day I will die, and I pray that in that hour that I will go up to paradise and be in Your heavenly presence. Then, will I forever be with You, Lord. Even now, I hold back tears just thinking of that time and hour when I will finally see You face to face. Truly, it is an honor to be called Your son and to be led out of the bondage of sin. Have Your way in me now and forever. I will go and do as You say, God. Everything You teach me I will harken unto also. Lead me from temptation and build me up in Your strength. Help me to fight against the enemy. The times we are living in are very difficult, but with You in our lives, we are safe, secure, and in peace. Thank You. I love You. Amen.
Oh Lord, all I desire is to listen to Your voice and also do what You say. There are so many evil forces out there and I need Your help in extinguishing them from my life. Don’t allow me to get wrapped up in to things that I will later regret as time goes on. If there is any sin in my life now, please remove it. Cleanse me from within, Lord. Forgive me of all my sins. My desire to be made clean and have You pardon my transgressions is real. God, if there is anything in my life that is not for You, remove it. I am speaking of anything that is taking my time away from You, then bring them to my mind. Many people have strange gods in their lives because they have chosen to live a life that is foreign and worldly. To these people, I must ask if they have not heard You say, God, that we are to be separate from those people of the world? This is the truth, for the Bible says this. Put Your Spirit in us, God, and help us live differently. Shine brightly before us. I trust in You, Lord. I believe in You, God. I love You. Amen.
Oh Lord, help us to learn to be selfless in this very prideful and selfish world we live in. Most people just care about themselves and could care less about people who are in need. Lord, why is it that Pastors hardly ever mention the needs of widows in churches today? Why is it is hard to know their circumstances after they have lost so much? It doesn’t have to be a huge broadcast, but at least a message sent to the pastors, elders, evangelists, and prayer warriors. It would be so amazing, God, to see people in numbers administering to people who have lost their spouse because of death. As for me, I love to visit my stepmother, who is a widow. Back in 2015, my dad died and it has been very hard on her since then. Lord, continue to be with her and comfort her. It has been seven years since my father passed, but I will never forget Him, nor will my siblings and stepmother. You know exactly where he is now, Lord. Give my stepmother peace, knowing he is in a better place. I love You, Lord. I praise You. Amen.
Oh Lord, I pray that people will understand the gravity of the situation when it comes to abortion. As I’ve read in Exodus, chapter 21, and other places in the Bible, the very act of stopping childbirth from happening is grievous in Your sight. Therefore, it is hard to believe that people would still murder their child and also be for abortion in any fashion of the word. I am sickened by all the planned parenthood and other abortion clinics out there, where the workers therein cannot even see the issues that lie with abortion. Truly, this must mean that these people do not love You. For how can they say they do, if they only wish to hurt a most precious child who is waiting to be born? My only wish is that abortion would stop, but I know that this may never happen until Your second coming, Jesus. Only then will these evil workers be found out and also be punished. I don’t want any person to feel Your wrath, especially after this life in hell. Therefore, I plead for every person who has ever been involved with an abortion to repent and get with You, Lord. There is forgiveness while we still have breath. I love You, God. I trust in You. Amen.
Oh Lord, have Your way in my life. My only wish is to have Your presence with me at all times and in all places. With Your presence with me, I have the power to overcome the forces of the enemy. However, without You in my life, I am so weak to Satan’s temptations. I am sorry for falling under those circumstances and am so grateful that You have picked me back up while forgiving me. Therefore, I pray that You will never leave my side. Forgive me of all my sins and cleanse me through Your blood, Jesus. Sanctify me and make me clean, my Lord. Thank You for saving a wretch like me. Your redeeming blood is exactly what we need to be in Your right standing. Lord, the enemy continues to try to tempt me, that I might do what is wrong and leave what is good behind. Lately, He has done this through covetousness. Desiring things that I do not have. Help me resist. I only wish to be led by Your hand. If I do buy things, may it also glorify You at the same time. As my eyes are upon people, help me to see them as You see us. That I might minister to them with love while leading them into Your loving arms. I love You, Lord. I give You praise, glory, and honor. Lead me safely home. Amen.
Oh Lord, come and set us free from every bad habit, addiction, and other sinful ways. I don’t wish to sin willfully against You, God, and I pray that others in the faith feel the same way. Help us not fall victim to different sins, while also justifying them because of how they make us feel inside. Truly, Satan wants people to feel this way in order to put a stronghold on their lives. But Lord, You are stronger than any evil force that may come at us. All of these wicked and abominable temptations can have no effect on us if we are living for You. When I live each day for You I feel less tempted to do evil. You have put Your Spirit in me and I am able to live a life that pleases You. Thank You, Lord. I am not perfect in any way but am grateful that You have given me a mighty defense against the enemy. Today, You have put the ninth commandment on my mind and I am so grateful. I used to say, “just kidding”, all the time to everyone around me, but now I know that this is lying and I resist saying it at all costs. You are the one that helps me not say this, but to also not lie in the first place. Thank You, God, for changing me and for giving me new desires. I love You, Lord. Amen.
Oh Lord and God of the heavens, come and put Your Spirit in us. Help us to walk in Your ways and not the ways of this world. There are so many evil forces out there that are trying to get us to budge and have us forsake our faith in You. However, I know that You are greater than anything in this world. Each time I read the Bible and pray I am filled up with so much strength to resist temptation and to even fight against things my flesh desires. I love it when I find myself praising You and seeing the enemy flee. Surely, Satan hates it when we worship You, Jesus. Therefore, even now will I praise You. I give You glory, honor, and thanksgiving. You deserve everything we could offer at Your feet. Take every ounce of sin from our lives. This means our desires to steal, covet, fornicate, cuss, lie, get drunk, do drugs, be angry without a cause, and more. Take it all from our lives. Change us from within, that we might walk in Your statutes. All I desire is to have Your holiness, peace, joy, love, and mercy in my life. You are so patient with me. Thank You for forgiving me, although I don’t always deserve it. I am so grateful to have You in my life, Lord. I don’t wish for You to ever leave me. Heaven is what I look forward to. I love You, God. Amen.
Oh Lord, I pray that every person in the faith would remember Your ten commandments and also obey them. They were given to us for a reason, and I know that they are very valuable to those who truly love You. I know that for many years I betrayed You and broke Your laws like they were nothing. I didn’t care one bit in those early years and I am so sorry. One commandment that I struggles with was adultery when it came to lust. You know who I once was and how these sins almost destroyed my marriage. Thank You for never giving up on me, though You could have so easily when I was so deep into these sins. Lord, I know that porn is one of the biggest causes for people to commit adultery in the time we are living in, and I ask that You help people know how vial and wrong these acts are. Truly, the times spent looking at men or women in this derogatory way is like saying You don’t matter. It is playing with fire and You have taught me that if we die in this sinful state we will most certainly wake up in hell. Therefore, I give You thanks for straitening me up and for changing me from within. Thank You for forgiving me and for breathing into my soul the Holy Spirit of promise. I love You, Lord. You are my God and I worship You. Have Your way in my life. Amen.
Oh Lord, it is in Your arms that I wish to ever be. Even in this life, I know that I can stay in Your arms as I wake up each day and seek Your face with all my heart. Yes, God, protect me and never let me go. Since the day that You came and rescued me, I have not been the same. You have come and taken all my sinful desires and replaced them with doing Your will instead. Surely, I don’t deserve all Your kindness, love, patience, mercy, and forgiveness. You have offered up all the good things to heaven to be a part of a person’s life who once walked in willful sin. I often wonder what it was about me to continue being so patient with me. All I know is that I don’t deserve Your pardon. My sins were great, but somehow You saw past them. Thank You, Jesus. I am set free through Your blood that was shed on the cross. But please do not stop with me when it comes to my wife, kids, siblings, parents, aunts, uncles, and all my other relatives. It is my prayer that I will see many of them in heaven. It will be a joyous reunion indeed if my wife and kids are there, and even more so if other relatives are there too. I trust in You, Lord. Be with me all my days. I love You and give You praise. Amen.
Oh Lord, I pray that You will guide me, my wife, and my children’s lives. There are so many evil influences in this world and it would be so easy to leave the faith for them. I pray this never happens to anyone in my family. I know that I cannot control this when it comes to my wife and kids, but things will be much better off if they simply remember what You’ve said in the Bible. Help my children to also remember what I and my wife have taught when it comes to prayer and the importance of the bible and church. My wife has done so much when it comes to making them feel comfortable praying and attending church service. We have taught them things that only You could teach us, and I give You thanks and all the glory. May my children grow up in the faith, while also, one day, raising up their own family in the faith. I pray that my two daughters will continue to honor us as they honor You, Lord, in heaven. Help me and my wife to also honor our mothers, who are still alive. You have taken home our dads, but we know they are in a better place. I love You, Lord. Have Your way in my life. Amen.
Oh Lord, I am so grateful to know You. You are so near unto those who give ear to Your words. You have never failed me. You have taught me so much as I read in Exodus, chapter 20, today. These ten commandments are beautiful in every sense of the word. I often wonder why people would not want to obey them today, for those who love You it is a joy to obey them. People who see Your laws as burdensome, I wonder about their faith in You. I am grateful, God, that I have the privilege to read the ten commandments. These laws really do help us love You more and our neighbors as ourselves. As for today, I am pondering upon You and Your fourth commandment, which is the Sabbath day. Thank You for bringing this single law to my attention, that I might reflect on it, in order to see how I am lacking when it comes to observing it. How can I be a teacher of the word if I cannot even rest on the seventh day. For this reason, when Saturday comes, I rest more and cannot get enough of the Bible. Listening to sermons, Christian music, and doing good is what I love about it. It is a joy to honor You, God. I love You and Your laws so much. Amen.
Oh Lord, I love You and Your ways so much that disgracing You with my words and deeds is something that would kill me inside to do. Therefore, cussing is out of the question, but more importantly not taking Your Name in vain. Thank You for giving me wisdom on this matter and for keeping my faith alive although I work with people who swear like sailors. Only You are able to help me keep my cool and not lash out at them when they say such mean things and also profane You with their mouths. So help me Lord, that I might know what to say to them. I don’t want people to lash out at me for telling them what they are doing is wrong. All I ask is that You help me find words to say that will also bring peace, while not losing trust in my colleagues. I know that I chose this job after a year and a half at my last job. I was blessed to not be in the company of people that took Your name in vain then, but unfortunately, this is not the case now. I cannot just keep ignoring them, and only You can help me know when to say something and also what to say in that moment. I believe in You. I love You, Lord. Amen.
Oh Lord, help us to remember Your commandments. These laws were not simply spoken and written down in the Bible for us to know about, but to also follow and obey. The second commandment is on my mind now, which says to not have or bow down to graven images. So many people pray to Mary and the saints, while having graven images in their houses and churches. These same people say they are Christians, but inwardly they love their idols more than You. Why is this happening? I may never know. All I know, God, is that I will serve You and not idols. I wish I could say all my family will do this also, but I cannot. Lord, I have tried to share with my daughters, my wife, my siblings, parents, and other relatives Your gospel message, but it has been very difficult to have anyone hear me. It is sad to know that many of them have mocked me when I come to them and talk about You, Jesus. This is saddening, but I know that there still is hope. God, I especially ask that my wife and kids come to faith while they still have breath. I love them so much and want them to go to heaven. I believe in You, God. Amen.
Oh Lord, our God, I believe in You alone. Help me and my family to not be influenced by other people who believe in other gods. Shine Your light in us, that people may not penetrate us with their lies. I know that the devil is in charge of causing people to doubt You and to follow after other gods. He has done a good job at this unfortunately, while leading billions of people into idolatry. My heart breaks just to know and hear this news. I don’t wish anybody to go to hell when they die, but I know that it is just for You to do this with anybody who is found out to be an idolator when they die. This is because they did not want to be in Your kingdom anyways. They chose a different path that leads people down a broad way to hell, which I will never understand why. Lord, where are Your true servants on earth? How come countries like these have not been reached with the gospel by Your mighty hand? I know that You are capable of turning anybody’s hearts from idolatrous and wicked things into following You alone. I believe in You, Lord. You are the one true God of the heavens. I love You. Amen.
Oh Lord, we come to You in open arms. Our lives are ready to receive You with all our hearts. Nothing in our lives comes before You any longer for You are our God and our King. We worship You, Father. Have Your way in our lives. May Your will be done in our lives as it is in heaven. Prepare us in this life to live for You that we may be ready in the next. I want to go to heaven when I die, but I also know that unless You make me a peculiar person, then that will never happen. I know very well that my sinful desires could keep me out of heaven and land me in the lake of fire instead. Therefore, I come to You daily in prayer and Bible study, in order to learn from You and also do as You say. Your words are important for my life and I will live by them as long as I have breath. Keep me in Your right standing, that I might become a light to my friends, family, co-workers, and other people around me. You are the light of the world, Jesus, and I pray that Your light will come into my life like never before. I love You, Lord. Amen.
Oh Lord, I pray that more people will remember You in their daily lives. That in their daily walk they would not be afraid to bring You up in their conversations. You mean more to me, and that is why I openly tell people about You, Jesus. I want more people to come to You and be saved. I would feel terrible if people didn’t know about You, Lord. I would truly feel that I disappointed You if I didn’t allow You to open my mouth. For this reason, I am willing to lose everything if it means not doing Your will and telling people about You. I love You more than the best job I could ever have in this life. I love You more than my friends, of whom may not want to talk to me anymore because of my faith in You. I love You more than anything I could receive based on giving over to the flesh. Nothing matters unless You are with me. Therefore, I turn my eyes from anything that is evil, that You may fill me with Your abundant light. I want more of You and less of me. I love You, Lord. I give You praise, this day and forever. Amen.
Oh Lord, I pray that You will do unto me as You please. You know exactly what I need in this life and I ask that You supply those needs. I am sorry for complaining when I am sick, in pain, having lost a job, in financial issues, when marriage is hard, and more. Instead of all these murmurings and complaints, I could have very well prayed for healing, to remove the pain, to find a better job, help us to pay the bills and have food on the table, to help me become a better husband, and more. I am sorry, God. Forgive me for all the times I doubted what You could do for me. So often have I forgotten You when life is hard. I should have come to You for help and I didn’t. Have mercy for my soul. I am sorry for the times I have sinned against You in this life. As for my life now, I am still a work in progress, while trying to let You in my life daily. Have patience with me, Lord. I need to know that Your love for me will never fail. I want to know You, Lord, and have You know me. This way I will be ready when I die. Have Your way in me. You are my God, and there is no one like You. Light up my life, Lord. I love You. Amen.
Oh Lord, help us remember the importance of the Sabbath day. That way we will learn what it means to honor You through resting on this day. I know that many weekends have gone by and I have forgotten to obey the Sabbath and I am sorry. You have also taught us that doing good on the Sabbath is also welcomed. I love to pray for people, help the homeless, and witness Your gospel truths with others on this day, along with going to church. It is a most wonderful day to reach the lost and to save souls for Your kingdom. I am happy to give up doing things and to focus my attention on You instead. It is so good to sit back and read the Bible, pray, and to share the gospel with others. Many of my most important memories have been made while serving You on the Sabbath day. I love Your ways, God, although I may not always show it. Forgive me for not always remembering You on this day. I am sorry for forgetting Your Sabbath at times. I will do a better job of remembering it and resting on that day. I love You more than what I could be doing otherwise. I trust in You, God. Thank You for showing me the way. Amen.
Oh Lord, it is a joy to sing praises to Your holy Name. I would not be where I am today without You in my life. Thank You for saving me from a life of sin. I was on a path of destruction before You came and snatched me out of it. You heard my cries and placed me on Your straight and narrow path that leads to heaven. You are so good to me although I don’t deserve it. Surely, You could have cast me out of Your sight a long time ago, but Your patience endured as long as I had breath. Thank You for never giving up on me. I felt so wretched inside because of all my many sins and needed to know that You still cared for me. And the moment I cried out to You, You came and put Your arms all around me. I felt Your embrace and it was so warm. I wish I could have stayed in that moment forever. At that time, I knew that things would be better and that I had nothing to fear but fear itself. Thank You for saving me, Lord. You have redeemed my soul and made me clean through Your blood. I owe everything to You, God. Come and abide with me all the rest of my days and the life to come. I am Yours. I love You. Amen.
Oh Lord, I pray that people will come to You in masses and be saved. Our time is so short on earth, but still, You call us day in and day out to come to You. Who is listening to Your calling for their lives is the real question to be had. I lived most of my life doing my own things and leaving Your will in the dust. Thankfully, You continued to see my potential and didn’t give up on me. I was so lost in my sins, but still, You waited for the day that I would stop pursuing these awful things in order to pray and confess them openly. In my sins, I fell down on my knees and cried out for mercy. At that moment, I didn’t think it would be possible, but still prayed with tears flowing down my face. I was a wretch and You knew it well. I had done some really bad things and You did not have to forgive me. Thankfully, I was spared Your eternal judgments and the lake of fire, though I deserved it. Lord, how awesome is Your mercy and grace! I wish I could tell everyone and have them also know that Jesus saves. We can come to You in all our confessions and You do listen to us. Truly, You know deep down who is real in their desires to get right with You and who is not. I love You, Lord. I trust in You, God. Have Your way in my life. I will follow You. Amen.
Our Father, who art in heaven, may Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Conform my ways to be Your ways. Give me desires to fulfill Your will fully in my life. If I am not doing things that You wish I was doing now, then change me from the inside out. I don’t wish to live this life on my own again but with Your mighty hand lifting me up and guiding me every step of the way. Give me wisdom, Lord, that I might walk and not be weary. The Bible and Your words therein have become a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path. I am safe when You are leading me every step of the way. All the anxiety I once had is swept away. Any pain is made light with Your hand in my life. You give me strength and encourage me to do better than ever before. Thank You for Your mercy and grace. I was dead, but am now alive. Your forgiveness has changed everything. Truly, Your blood that was shed for us on the cross, Jesus, has redeemed my soul from hell. I was heading their fast, but You took my hand and led me on Your straight and narrow path that leads to heaven. You are my Father and I am Your son. Lead me this day and the rest of my life. I trust in You, Lord. I believe in You, God. I love You. Amen.
Oh Lord, I pray that we will always remember how safe we are when we are under Your protection. So many people are in fear or under much anxiety because of sickness, death in the family, loss of jobs, financial issues, stockers, persecution, and many more things. So many things in life cause us to be fearful, but if we have You in our lives, there is no need to fear, but fear itself. For in death our Spirits will rise and go into paradise, where there is only peace, joy, love, and happiness. Sure, there are times, God, that my fear level is up especially when I am sick, people in my family are sick, times I’ve lost my job, and during a death in the family, but the fear dissipates quickly when I get down on my knees and pray. Your words in the Bible also soothes my soul. Surely, all I need is Your guidance and direction and I am much better off, even though things may appear difficult to bear on the outside. You have led me to safety so many times since I gave my life to You, Jesus. Thank You, Lord. I trust in You, God. I love You. Amen.
Thank You, Lord, for saving me. I am grateful to be in a time where I can come to the Father and then be covered by the blood of the Lamb, who is Jesus. During the years of the Passover, people hoped and prayed for a Lamb that would be enough for all people and for all eternity. However, no lamb on earth could do this. Thankfully, Your Son, Jesus, did come, in order to take away the sins of the world. Surely, the blood that He shed for us on the cross is the greatest sacrifice of all time. That is why I preach the cross of Jesus whenever I am on the streets. This is a message of hope, and that is why I wear a cross and bring it with me when I preach. Lord, I don’t want anyone to leave this earth without knowing what You did for them on the cross. Surely, our sins may be great and nothing we can do on our own could change the fact that we deserve to be punished and die in our sins. Thankfully, when we come to You, there is forgiveness and mercy. Thank You, Lord. I am nothing without You in my life. Lead me straightway home to You. I love You, Jesus. Amen.
Father, who art in heaven, I know that You are God and have the power to do all things in heaven and on earth. You have kept me alive these many years and have also caused me to not be in too much pain or anguish, though I sinned against You. You saw my potential and my desires to get right with You, and through Your mercy, I became clean through Your blood. Sure, some people are afflicted because of sickness, pain, and other things, in order to wake them up to get right with You. Some of them get very sick when it comes to getting AIDs, HIV, and other STDs because of sexual sins, including homosexuality. In all things, we deserve the wrath You pour out upon us, especially if we resist getting right with You. You are a God of vengeance and we need to learn to fear You in order to be saved. People cannot keep living a life that they believe is right and still think they can be accepted in Your presence when they die. I know that in heaven, no evil thing can exist. So how can anybody think they can just believe in You, Jesus, but still willfully sin? This is not unto salvation. All this makes no sense and I rebuke these lies from the enemy. I trust in You, God, for salvation instead. I love You. Amen.
