Verse of the Day: 1 Corinthians 15:58 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. Reflection I am confident in what I’ve been called to do and I … Continue reading Giving Yourself Fully
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Offering Yourself to God
Verse of the Day: Romans 6:13 Do not offer any part of yourself to sin as an instrument of wickedness, but rather offer yourselves to God as those who have been brought from death to life; and offer every part of yourself to him as an instrument of righteousness. Reflection My life is no longer … Continue reading Offering Yourself to God
Praying for God’s Will
Verse of the Day: Matthew 6:10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Reflection When I don't know what to pray or which direction to take, I begin by asking for God’s will to guide my life. Doing this helps me let go of the need to control … Continue reading Praying for God’s Will
Personal Requests
Verse of the Day: Matthew 6:8 For your Father knows the things you have need of before you ask Him. Reflection I come to God with my personal needs knowing I don’t have to explain or prove anything before I ask. Even before I speak, my needs are already known, yet I’m invited to come … Continue reading Personal Requests
Praying for Others
Verse of the Day: Ephesians 6:18 (CEV) Never stop praying, especially for others. Always pray by the power of the Spirit. Stay alert and keep praying for God's people. Reflection I make it a priority to pray for others, knowing that many people carry burdens they never speak about. Even when I don’t fully understand … Continue reading Praying for Others
Intercession
Verse of the Day: 1 Timothy 2:1 I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people Reflection I like to make time in my prayers to lift up others because I know prayer isn’t meant to focus only on my own needs. When I intercede, I bring … Continue reading Intercession
Singing During Prayer
Verse of the Day: Psalm 100:2 Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. Reflection When I include songs as part of my prayer time it helps my heart express gratitude and joy. When I lift my voice in song, my focus shifts from distractions to a position of gladness and praise. … Continue reading Singing During Prayer
Reading During Prayer
Verse of the Day: 2 Timothy 3:16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness Reflection Including Scripture in my prayer time brings focus and direction to my conversations with God. When I read slowly and with intention, the words begin to speak personally into my life and … Continue reading Reading During Prayer
Confess Your Sins to God
Verse of the Day: 1 John 1:9 If we confess our sin, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Reflection I know that when I ignore sin in my life, it affects my relationship with God. Even on my best days, there are moments when … Continue reading Confess Your Sins to God
Lift Up Your Hands
Verse of the Day: Psalm 63:4 I will praise you as long as I live, and in your name I will lift up my hands. Reflection I praise the Lord for who He is, not only for what He does in my life. When I think about His goodness, mercy, faithfulness, and grace, my heart … Continue reading Lift Up Your Hands
