March 24, 2024

Morning Moment of Prayer...

Dear Lord Jesus...How grateful I am for the Holy Spirit’s work in my life! As I wait in Your presence He reveals Your love to me, surrounding me and overflowing within me. With His insight, He breathes fresh life into my spirit and heals my soul and body as I open Your Written Word. Today, I ask for His leading in everything I do. I pray to guard my thoughts, refusing any unhealthy or negative mindsets that would draw me away from what You are doing. I lean wholly upon the Holy Spirit’s strength, wisdom, and encouragement. I am ready! In Your Most Holy Name, Lord Jesus. Amen!

May He grant you out of the rich treasury of His glory to be strengthened and reinforced with mighty power in the inner man by the [Holy] Spirit [Himself indwelling your innermost being and personality].
Ephesians 3:16 AMPC

Morning Prayer - March 23, 2024

Morning Moment of Prayer...

Dear Lord Jesus...You are my Refuge, Rock, and Fortress! I love and adore You this morning before my busy day begins. You hold me in the palm of Your hand, and like the eye of a hurricane, I find peace beyond understanding, limitless hope, and strength for any challenges I am currently facing. I surrender everything to You, relinquishing any control or hold on every situation I may find myself in. You reign! You rule! And I put my trust in You. You have never failed to work wonders on my behalf. Let’s start this day. In the Name of the One and Only King Jesus. Amen!

  King-God, I need your help.
Every morning
    you’ll hear me at it again.
Every morning
    I lay out the pieces of my life
    on your altar
    and watch for fire to descend.
Psalm 5:3 MSG

Morning Prayer - March 21, 2024

Morning Moment of Prayer...

Dear Lord Jesus...I am so grateful that fear no longer rules my life. So thankful that Your Holy Spirit has delivered me from thoughts and emotions of anxiety and replaced them with Your beyond-reason peace. Spending time in Your felt presence has changed everything! Your Word daily revives me and fills me with strength. Your wisdom causes me to choose the right paths and to open the right doors. Oh God! I can’t thank You enough for all You have done for me. Today, may I tell many about You and Your love; please create opportunities for me to share. In Your Name Above All Names, King Jesus. Amen!

And the LORD, He is the One who goes before you. He will be with you, He will not leave you nor forsake you; do not fear nor be dismayed.
Deuteronomy 31:8

Morning Prayer - March 20, 2024

Morning Moment of Prayer...

Dear Lord Jesus...I begin this day with my focus squarely fixed upon You. I worship and adore You and Your greatness, You are my Rock, Fortress, and Deliverer, I _________ (take time to express Your own words of adoration). Today (and always!) I choose Your kingdom first. Nothing will deter my gaze from what Your Holy Spirit is doing in and through my life. May I walk in Your compassion and love toward all people today. I choose patience and kindness! When others see me today, may they see You alone. In Your Majestic Name, I pray, King Jesus. Amen!

But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
Matthew 6:33

Morning Prayer - March 18, 2024

Morning Moment of Prayer…

Dear Heavenly Father…I grateful I am to begin this week in Your felt presence. How thankful I am that You have already defeated the enemy of my soul and given me the authority of Your Son’s name to continue pressing my adversary’s defeat upon him! My battles truly belong to You and the more quickly I get out of the way, You come through like a lion and turn these skirmishes into vapor. My trust is in You no matter what any other voice would like to tell me. I am yours and I am ready to face this day. In the Name Above All Names, King Jesus. Amen!

And he said, "Listen… Thus says the LORD to you: 'Do not be afraid nor dismayed because of this great multitude, for the battle is not yours, but God's.”
2 Chronicles 20:15

Morning Prayer - March 16, 2024

Morning Moment of Prayer...

Dear Lord Jesus...I am so looking forward to this day! I sense Your presence in this quiet moment, and I still my heart to hear Your voice through Your Word. As I wait upon You, I ask for the Holy Spirit’s direction in prayer, I sense that I am to pray for these people in my circle of influence _______ (take time to name them and what you are sensing the Spirit is sharing with you to pray). I know You hold each of them in Your hands, even if they don’t acknowledge You yet. Just knowing that You hold me close fills me with courage to face this day. In Your All-Powerful Name, King Jesus, I pray. Amen!

Wait on the LORD;
Be of good courage,
And He shall strengthen your heart;
Wait, I say, on the LORD!
Psalm 27:14

Morning Prayer - March 13, 2024

Morning Moment of Prayer…

Dear Lord Jesus…I am so reminded in this moment that You carry me in the palm of Your hand. I am so grateful that anxiety and worry are nearly non-existent in my life since putting Your first and meeting You in the secret place of Your presence (Mt.6:6). I am so thrilled to wake up each new day, knowing that an adventure is in store, that You are with me, and that in the power of Your Almighty name, the enemy is defeated! Today, I place any remaining cares I have, once again, squarely in Your hands ________ (take time to name them and leave them there!). I am ready. I seal this prayer in Your Majestic Name, King Jesus. Amen!

Rejoice always,
pray without ceasing,
in everything give thanks;
or this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Morning Prayer - March 11, 2024

Morning Moment of Prayer…

Dear Lord Jesus…Please start my day! I don’t want to begin anything, whether it is work, home, school, meeting folks, or any duties before me, without You. I ask for Your covering and Your leading by the Holy Spirit within me. I pray to bring Your kingdom everywhere I go, and may it be extended to everyone I meet. I choose to live unoffended today, and instead live full of Your presence. I choose not to be critical, judgmental, or irritated…a tall order indeed, but I surrender my will for Yours completely. In the Name Above All Names, King Jesus. Amen!

Let the morning bring me word of Your unfailing love,
For I have put my trust in You.
Show me the way I should go,
For to You, I entrust my life.
Psalm 143:8

Morning Prayer - March 10, 2024

Morning Moment of Prayer…

Dear Lord Jesus…What a wonder it is to me that You know my name? Me!! Sinful, selfish, often misguided…me! How grateful I am that You pursue me with Your goodness and grace and that You love me too much to let me continue living in the hurts of the past or lies I have believed about myself. You alone are the door to freedom, and I invite You today (and for the rest of my life) to dive deep into my soul, routing enemy strongholds and leading my heart and mind to healing. Please rule and reign in me today. In Your Magnificent Name, I pray, King Jesus. Amen!

…Fear not, for I have redeemed you;
I have called you by your name; You are Mine.
Isaiah 43:1

Morning Prayer - March 9, 2024

Morning Moment of Prayer…

Dear Heavenly Father…Oh, how I love Your Word! As I open it today, I hear Your life breath in every sentence. I thank You that one phrase is like a treasure chest that I can reopen and hear in a fresh and new way over multitudes of times, speaking directly into my situations and what is going on worldwide. I love that as I read Your written Word, I sense Lord Jesus’ presence, the Living Word (John 1:14), through the power of the Holy Spirit, teaching, guiding, comforting, and healing me physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. I am ready, and in Lord Jesus’ All Powerful Name, I pray. Amen!

…and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
Philippians 2:11

Morning Prayer - March 4, 2024

Morning Moment of Prayer…

Dear Lord Jesus…Today I eagerly come into Your presence to receive a fresh word from Your heart to mine. As I worship you in this moment _________ (take time to do this). As I open Your Word on a daily basis, how amazed I am that I always receive the needed strength, encouragement, direction, peace, or joy that I need! I am so grateful that in my highest highs, You rejoice with me, and in the deepest valleys of trouble, You never fail to open a door of hope. You have never failed me yet! I am ready for this day. In Your Name, King Jesus. Amen!

 … into the wilderness, And I will speak comfort…And from the Valley of Achor (the Valley of Trouble), I will provide a door of hope…
Hosea 2:14-15

Morning Prayer - March 3, 2024

Morning Moment of Prayer…

Dear Lord Jesus…I worship You in this moment! I love and adore You and I can’t thank You enough for calling my name and drawing me to Yourself. I pray in this hour when it seems like the world has come unhinged, that the Holy Spirit would speak into the lives of these loved ones who do not yet know You __________ (name three and take time to pray for them). You alone are LORD! And I am so grateful that Your peace, power, and joy are bubbling up inside of me as I wait in Your presence. May everything I say and do today bring You glory. In the Name Above All Names, I pray, King Jesus. Amen!

…and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
Philippians 2:11

March 2, 2024

Morning Moment of Prayer…

Dear Lord Jesus… I am so grateful for a new day! How amazing is Your love that awakens me each new morning, sustaining my joy, guiding my steps, and carrying my burdens. I choose to trust You for these concerns in particular _______ (name them and release them into His care). You are able to do far above all that I could ask or think for each of these cares. And in Your All-Powerful name, Lord Jesus, I bring to nothing any work of darkness that would distract or cause any confusion in my heart and mind. I belong to You, and I say, “Yes, Lord Yes,” to everything You say and all You desire to work through me today. Amen!

Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us.
Ephesians 3:20

February 28, 2024

Morning Moment of Prayer…

Dear Lord Jesus…Thank You for leading the way! However, I realize that I must choose to follow. How often have I thought that I know a better path than You? Honestly, what was I thinking? When has that ever worked? Or even more, how much have I missed out on that You had for me? No more. My soul (heart and mind) and my actions follow You alone. Under the covering of Your love, I am surrounded by Your power and presence no matter what situations surround me. So once again, I start this day by surrendering completely to You. Everything. I am so ready and in Your Incomparable Name, King Jesus, I pray. Amen!

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.
Philippians 4:6

February 27, 2024

Morning Moment of Prayer…

Dear Heavenly Father… As this day begins, I seek Your face and Your face alone. I do not look to anyone else for direction, hope, or guidance but lean wholly upon what You are saying to me that always aligns with Your Word. I pray today to be a beacon of light to everyone I meet. I pray that every word from my mouth brings You glory and encouragement to others. I break every agreement with a critical spirit in my thoughts and words. Instead, I choose to walk in Your amazing grace and extend it to my family, co-workers, friends, and loved ones. I am ready! In the Glorious Name of Jesus, Amen!

Because Your lovingkindness is better than life,
My lips shall praise You.
Psalm 63:3

February 26, 2024

Morning Moment of Prayer...

Dear Lord Jesus...I am so grateful for the beginning of this brand-new day. Thank you for all you have done for me as I take a minute to recount all your blessings in my life ________ (take the time to do this). Most of all, I will be forever thankful that You came for my rescue. Yes, indeed. Rescue from sin, self, stuff, and everything in between. You alone have set my feet on solid ground, and Your healing work in my thoughts and emotions continues as I feast upon Your Word and abide in Your felt presence. I am ready for this day and this week ahead! I Your Name Above All Others, I pray, King Jesus. Amen!

In my distress I called upon the LORD,
And cried out to my God;
He heard my voice from His temple,
And my cry came before Him, even to His ears.
Psalm 18:6

February 25, 2024

Morning Moment of Prayer...

Dear Lord Jesus...Oh, how grateful I am for new beginnings in You! There is nothing have done in my past, or I can do in my future where Your grace is not greater still. Yet this vast platform of grace is not for me to continue in my unhealthy ways, but to find true freedom in You. Thank You for this brand-new day. A new day to see Your miracles, walk in Your love, and minister in the authority of Your Almighty Name. And it is Your Name I pray, King Jesus. Amen!

...that in the ages to come He might show the exceeding riches of His grace in His kindness toward us in Christ Jesus.
Ephesians 2:7

Did you know that I just wrote a 31-day devotional from God’s Word regarding New Beginnings? Check out Jesus Makes All Things New Click Here

February 21, 2024

Morning Moment of Prayer…

Dear Lord Jesus…Oh, how grateful I am for Your rescue! As I begin this day, I take time to consider so many blessings You have given me _______ (do this and give thanks!). Most of all, I am so thankful for the freedom Your power and grace have granted me to remove the spirit of shame from my life. Only You could do this Lord! What joy released, what healing overflowing, and what transformation the Holy Spirit has brought in and through my life. I pray to start this day well, in Your Name That Alone is Exalted, King Jesus. Amen!

For the Scripture says, "Whoever believes on Him will not be put to shame."
Romans 10:11

Morning Prayer - February 19, 2024

Morning Moment of Prayer…

Dear Lord Jesus…I am so looking forward to this day and all that You have in store! I pray for the overflow of Your Spirit through my life, discerning what is going on around me and sensing Your leading in everything I do. I am so grateful that I can trust you completely with my finances, my health, my future, and each and every one of my relationships. I pray that when I open Your Word today, my soul and spirit will be filled with Your living-breath oxygen. I am Yours, and I know You hear me before I even ask. In Your Name of Above All Names, King Jesus. Amen!

I sought the LORD, and He heard me,
And delivered me from all my fears.
Psalm 34:4