We Want To Glorify You, Jesus
Father, we offer ourselves up as living sacrifices to you. Just as Jesus willingly carried his cross to Calvary and allowed himself to be killed to pay the price for our sins, we take up our cross daily. We want to kill our flesh, and devote our lives to you. In every action, we want to glorify the name of Jesus. Thank you for giving us your holiness and righteousness. Help us to operate in the gifts of your Spirit. Help us to be humble and unashamed of who we are. We are Christians. We believe that Jesus is the Son of the one true God, and that Jesus died and rose from the grave, conquering sin and death. Hallelujah! You are so magnificent, Jesus! We love you!Labels: life change, salt of the earth - light of the world, salvation
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Daily Prayer, Monday, February 26, 2007
Watch Over Our Idle Minds
Father, watch over our minds. We ask for the renewing of our minds this morning. When our minds wander, we want them to think about holy things, not the garbage of this world. Help us to be mindful about what we allow into our minds. We want our natural tendency to be that when we have spare time before bed or in between projects or meetings, we spend time with you or meditate on good and pure things that will edify us and be a blessing to you. Cleanse our minds, Father. Make our thoughts to be like your thoughts. Thank you, Father! In Jesus' name, we ask all these things. We love you, Lord.Labels: Renewing The Mind
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Daily Prayer, Sunday, February 25, 2007
Our Church Homes
Father, thank you for our churches. We are so glad to be part of your family. Through your body, feed us, Lord, and help us to also feed our brothers and sisters. Protect us from strife and corruption. For those of us who are not yet plugged into a church, help us to find a church home that will bring us closer to you, Father. We want to worship you with our brothers and sisters in Christ. Thank you, Father. We love you.Labels: Church, family, Protection
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Daily Prayer, Saturday, February 24, 2007
Uncomfortable In Our Own Skin
Jesus, keep us mindful that everything around us will someday pass away, and we will be transformed when we go to live with you in eternity. Help us to keep our priorities straight in that mindset. People are the only things that really matter. Give us an incredible capacity for loving one another. Make us humble and forgiving. Help us to be peacemakers. When we get caught up in the things of this life, we tend to become crass and mean-spirited. Keep us focused on the things that really matter. Keep us from getting too comfortable in this life. Thank you, Father. We love you.Labels: Examining Our Hearts, Forgiveness, life change, love, Self-Control
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Daily Prayer, Friday, February 23, 2007
Thank You For Carrying Us Through
Father, thank you for getting us through this week. You are there for us through the hard times and the good. Thank you for always being there to help us and comfort us. Give us a great Friday. Help us to be highly efficient and to project your image for those around us. We love you, Lord!Labels: thankfulness
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Daily Prayer, Thursday, February 22, 2007
Opportunity to Share the Gospel
Father, grant us the opportunity to share your truth with someone today. Holy Spirit, prepare the way in the person's heart, and give us the worlds to speak. Give us the courage to set aside our reservations of what the person might think. Their relationship with you is more important. Fill us with your love, and let that be pervasive in our conversation with this person. Help us to just love them unconditionally, and let the concept of the love of Jesus be like coming up for air after an eternity under dark waters. Thank you, Jesus. We love you.Labels: Ministry, Witnessing
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Daily Prayer, Wednesday, February 21, 2007
We Worship You, Jesus
Jesus, we worship you. We celebrate your name and truth. You are so gracious and merciful- it defies our natural understanding. Thank you for dying for our sins and for defeating death. You are the champion of all time. You are majestic and all-powerful. We long for your holiness and praise you that we have it because of your sacrifice!! Hallelujah, Jesus! Thank you for loving us enough to send your Son, Father. We are so blessed to be your children. We love you, Father.Labels: children of God, praise, salvation, thankfulness, Worship
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Daily Prayer, Monday, February 19, 2007
Prayer for Our Presidents
Father, thank you for watching over our country. We pray for President Bush and the trying times that he is going through and will continue to go through over the coming years. We also ask for your blessing and favor for the next President of the United States. Even now, instill in him/her the wisdom and courage that will be needed to take command over our nation. Lord, restore a sense of respect in our nation's people for the office of President. Remove the spirit of contempt and cynicism that is so popular today. Thank you for our President, Father. Thank you that we live in a democracy. Show us just how blessed we are, and never let us take that for granted. Thank you, Jesus.Labels: Government
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Daily Prayer, Sunday, February 18, 2007
A Kiss From The Father's Lips
Father, we love intimacy with you. There is a longing in our hearts; something that cries, "More, more! Closer, closer!" Give us intimacy with you, Lord. We quiet ourselves and wait for you. You are worthy of our time and patience. You are worthy of the sacrifice of our lives. We live for you, Father. Thank you for loving us so completely and unconditionally. We are yours and yours alone. We love you.Labels: closer to God
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Daily Prayer, Saturday, February 17, 2007
Thank You for A Beautiful Saturday
Father, thank you for helping us through this week. Please give us a restful weekend. Refresh our spirits. Let our time at church this weekend be sweet and precious as we worship you. We ask that you would prepare our heart with your Holy Spirit. Thank you, Father. We love you.Labels: holy spirit, Worship
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Daily Prayer, Friday, February 16, 2007
Living With Righteous Fear
God, we're afraid of sliding into our old ways. It shakes us to the bone to think of living without you. Beat back our flesh, Father. We want to always be wholly reliant on you. Fill us with your love and humility. Let the fruits of your Spirit grown in abundance in us, choking off our pride, envy, lust, and other nasty parts of our flesh. We are yours and yours alone, Father. We love you.Labels: closer to God, Examining Our Hearts, life change, relationship with God
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Daily Prayer, Thursday, February 15, 2007
Facing The World
You are our ally, Lord. Each day, we go out to face the world, and we needn't fear or dread because you are there by our side. You created the world and you are its master. Help us to look at each day for what it is: a gift. It's an opportunity to glorify you. Help us to operate in compassion for those around us. Lift our spirits when they are down. Wrap us in your love. Thank you, Holy Spirit. We need you. We delight in you. You are so precious! We love you! Hallelujah, Father. We love you.Labels: attitude, holy spirit, thankfulness, Trusting God
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Daily Prayer, Wednesday, February 14, 2007
A Quick Note Before We Pray
Hi, All. Sorry about the recent outage. I was at a convention in Miami, and of course, that's when our IP address changed and the server went wonky. All's well again, and we can now get back to our daily prayer. Please do pray with us online whenever you can by clicking on the link that says, "Please Join Your Friends at Given Life in Prayer". Thank you, all!Email this Prayer
Father, Thank You For Protecting Us
Father, thank you for your blessing and provision in our lives. Continue to bless us. Continue to reveal the endless facets of yourself to us. Deepen our relationship with you. Soften us. Mold our character after yours. Admonish us when we go astray. We are your children, God. We love you.Labels: children of God, Examining Our Hearts, Provision, relationship with God
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Daily Prayer, Friday, February 09, 2007
Travel Mercies
Father, watch over me and anyone else who is traveling this weekend. Keep us safe as we go to church and visit friends. Thank you for this week and all of the blessings and challenges that it held for all of us. Draw us closer to you this weekend. Thank you, Father. We love you.Labels: closer to God
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Daily Prayer, Thursday, February 08, 2007
Health and Healing
Father, continue to bless us with good health and healing. We lift those of us that are ill to you. Heal them, Lord. Mend their bodies, balance chemical levels in their bodies, eradicate viruses and bacteria. Thank you for being all-powerful and loving. Thank you for making us whole. We love you, Jesus.Labels: healing
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Daily Prayer, Wednesday, February 07, 2007
400 Prayers and Praying Strong
Father, thank you for continuing to help us in our ministry. You have helped all of us grow closer to you. We ask that you continue to grow our ministry and continue to minister to our hearts. Show us how to pray. Show us what you're concerned about and what you're really happy about. We want our prayers to come from a heart of God. Thank you, Father. We love you.Labels: Ministry, Prayer, Provision
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Daily Prayer, Tuesday, February 06, 2007
Father, Thank You for Your Favor
You are so gracious, God! Thank you for your blessings in our life. Help us to see all of the blessings and mercies that you shower upon us every day. Even our toughest days have blessings in them. We want to thank you and praise you continually for your hand in our lives. Thank you, Jesus. We love you.Labels: favor, Grace, thankfulness
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Daily Prayer, Sunday, February 04, 2007
Forgiveness and Reconciliation
Father, touch our hearts and show us if we need to forgive someone or make efforts to reconcile with them. Soften any hardened hearts so that we can let love flow as it should. Break down these grudge barriers that may have been keeping us from a closer walk with you, God. Thank you for making us peacemakers. Let your love shine bright in us. We love you.Labels: Examining Our Hearts, Forgiveness, love
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Daily Prayer, Saturday, February 03, 2007
Prepare Hearts This Weekend
Holy Spirit, prepare our hearts for worship and for growing closer to you this weekend. Reveal your truths to us. Show us the victories and failures in our lives. In either case, show us where you were at work. Show us just how blessed we are, and give us the words to praise you this weekend. We want to offer praise and worship of the richest quality this weekend. Thank you for bring us to you, Jesus. We are so blessed to know you, Christ, as our savior. We love you, Lord.Labels: closer to God, Examining Our Hearts, holy spirit, praise, relationship with God, salvation, Worship
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Daily Prayer, Friday, February 02, 2007
God, You're The Smartest Person I Know
You know what is best for us and our lives. You are the master of timing - You're the master of time itself! You know the hearts of everyone on the planet. You know everything that's happened and everything that will happen. So, why can't we trust you all the time!? Lord, we're here to be used completely by you. We don't want to be stubborn hearted. Change us. Use us. Thank you, Father.We ask for your healing touch for Earl. He's having trouble with his teeth. Ease his pain, and help him to find a way to pay for dental care in Copenhagen.
We love you so much, Jesus. We'll continue to chat with you throughout the day.
Labels: healing, life change, mighty God, Trusting God
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Daily Prayer, Thursday, February 01, 2007
Grant Us Energy and Wisdom
God, give us supernatural energy today to work hard in your name. Give us wisdom to do and say things according to your will. Keep us away from temptation, and help us to stay holy and set apart in your name. Thank you for being there for us always. We love you, Lord.Labels: salt of the earth - light of the world
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