January 19, 2022

Morning Moment of Prayer…

Dear Heavenly Father…Holy is Your name. You are able to meet my every longing, need, and purpose. There isn’t anything You cannot do. I only desire Your will today, and so I pray down the power of Heaven’s rule in these situations _________ (name them) in the Sovereign Name of the Lord Jesus! I surrender all of my preconceptions about how things should turn out. YOU KNOW BEST, and as I trade my plans for Yours, You never fail to go beyond what I could have dreamed up or asked for. I worship You, Lord. Amen.

But as it is written: "Eye has not seen, nor ear heard,
Nor have entered into the heart of man
The things which God has prepared for those who love Him.
1 Corinthians 2:9

January 18, 2022

Morning Moment of Prayer...

Dear Lord Jesus… It is the beginning of another day and I am ready. I am so grateful for the Holy Spirit’s refreshing waters that are overflowing my heart, even as the world faces countless challenges. Lord, You are greater than any situation and circumstance, and when I choose to make You Lord of all I currently face, there is no losing ground. I ask especially for the Holy Spirit’s help to battle pray for those in my circle of influence who are struggling in their marriages ______ (name them). I pray for softened hearts and miracle situations in each of these families. I pray in Your All-Powerful Name of Love, Lord Jesus. Amen!

Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink; nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food and the body more than clothing?
Matthew 6:25

January 17, 2022

Morning Moment of Prayer…

Dear Heavenly Father…I am so grateful to begin this day and this week running toward You, Lord. You alone make sense of my life and hold me ever so tightly. Today, I fix my thoughts upon Your promises and wait expectantly as I daily see Your hand at work in and through my life. Because we still have a lot of covid craziness happening in the world, I pray today for my area hospitals _______ (name them) I pray for ALL the staff to sense Your presence and please fill them with the strength that only You can supply even if they don’t yet know You. I am ready to begin the day as I lean into Your strength today myself. In the Almighty name of King Jesus. Amen!

Seek the LORD while He may be found,
Call upon Him while He is near.
Isaiah 55:6

January 16, 2022

Morning Moment of Prayer...

Dear Lord Jesus… Can I just tell You how grateful I am to be filled with Your Holy Spirit peace and joy? While the world seems to be swirling in controversy, contention, and conflicting communication, Your presence is the eye of the hurricane. I love how You help me control my thoughts, resist fear, and trust in You. No man can save me, except You alone, and what confidence that gives me that You are at work, at all times, and in all things. I rest in You as I look forward to this day. In Your Beautiful Name, Lord Jesus. Amen.

" sought the LORD, and He heard me,
And delivered me from all my fears.
They looked to Him and were radiant,
And their faces were not ashamed.
Psalm 34:4-5

January 15, 2022

Morning Moment of Prayer…

Dear Lord Jesus…I ask for the Holy Spirit’s help to keep my every thought fixed upon You. I pray to be a beacon of hope and light to every person I meet or talk to today. I ask for Your love and power to overwhelm my heart and then overflow to others who may not have the peace I have in You alone. I ask for your protection and covering over my loved ones. And I continue to pray that You will use this time to lead multitudes of people to You, including these in my circle of loved ones _______ (name them) who don’t yet acknowledge You. In Your Name Above All Names, Lord Jesus. Amen!

For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.
2 Timothy 1:7

January 14, 2022

Morning Moment of Prayer...

Dear Lord Jesus… I awaken this day in the power of Your might! I am so grateful for the armor you have given me, as found in Ephesians 6. I am never alone, lonely, on my own, or orphaned. I feel You almighty arms under my every step and the power of the Holy Spirit infilling me. Today, I pray for those I know who are struggling financially ______ (name them). I ask for Your heavenly resources, earthly help, wisdom for their spending, and improved employment if that is needed. Help me to continue in battle prayer for these folks throughout the day. In Your Mighty Name, Lord Jesus. Amen!

In conclusion, be strong in the Lord [be empowered through your union with Him]; draw your strength from Him [that strength which His boundless might provides].
Ephesians 6:10 AMPC

January 13, 2022

Morning Moment of Prayer...

Dear Lord Jesus…I am so grateful to live in Your Kingdom. By the power of Your cross and resurrection, You have transferred me from the kingdom of darkness into the Kingdom of Your love (Col. 1:13). Today, I pray for the nation I live in and its leaders ________ (name it). And as much as I love my country, my true home is when I hide myself in You. There I am safe, healed, delivered, and seated in heavenly places with You. I am ready for this day! Let the joy begin! In the Name of the King of Kings, Lord Jesus. Amen!

The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer; My God, my strength, in whom I will trust; My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.
Psalm 18:2

January 12, 2022

Morning Moment of Prayer…

Dear Lord Jesus…As I start this day, I put on the shoes of Your peace (Eph.6:15). May everything I do today: what I say and how I treat others, bring peace to every situation. Lord, I am taking a criticism and negativity “fast” with my thoughts and words. You tell me to keep my heart and mind grounded in Your love and power and no work of darkness can overpower Your light in my life. So, I grab hold of that truth, and may I exhibit the Holy Spirit’s fruit of peace as I cultivate all His fruit in my life. In Your Name that Soars Above All Others, King Jesus. Amen!

Depart from evil and do good;
Seek peace and pursue it.
Psalm 34:14

January 11, 2022

Morning Moment of Prayer…

Dear Lord Jesus… As the news changes daily worldwide, you are my Rock of Safety. Today, before I begin anything, I set my heart and mind directly upon You and Your Word. My thoughts find order and peace in Your presence, my emotions are anchored in You, and I raise Your shield of faith. I am so grateful for my spiritual inheritance in You that overflows into my every situation, need, and desire. May I be a testimony of Your love today for others. I worship and adore You in this moment in Your Name that Reigns Above All Other, King Jesus, I pray. Amen!

The LORD shall reign forever and ever.
Exodus 15:18

January 10, 2022

Morning Moment of Prayer… 

Dear Lord Jesus… In the stillness of this moment, before all the craziness of a new day begins, I bask in Your presence. I pray that as I open Your Word, You will speak to my heart a fresh revelation of Yourself. I ask for Your hand upon me in all that I do today and for every member of my family _______ (name them). I pray for Your protective covering over each of us, physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. I know Lord that You hold us tightly in Your hands. In the Matchless Name of Jesus. Amen!

… In the shadow of His hand He has hidden Me…
Isaiah 49:2

January 9, 2022

Morning Moment of Prayer…

Dear Lord Jesus…At the start of this day, I put You first. You know that I have some battles on various fronts of my life, but as You told me, I am not battling people, I am battling the enemy who brings such brokenness to lives and who loves to stir up strife. Well, I’m not falling for his lies. I stand in the truth of Your Word and I pray for Holy Spirit discernment to call out and cast out any demonic entity at work in these situations in the All-Powerful Name of Jesus. I am ready because You go before me. Amen!

"For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places."
Ephesians 6:12

January 7, 2022

Morning Moment of Prayer…

Dear Heavenly Father…I am beyond blessed to be Your loving child. What You have done for me has far exceeded my hopes, dreams, and prayers. I am nothing, but in You, I am more than a conqueror through Your immeasurable love. Today, as I move from this time in Your presence, I pray for strength to guard my thoughts. I cast those thoughts down that are not from You but are from my flesh, the world, or the enemy, and I bring them captive to You. Cover me, O Lord. My expectation is from You alone. In the Exquisite Name of Jesus. Amen!

Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.
Romans 8:37

January 6, 2022

Morning Moment of Prayer...

Dear Lord Jesus… I need Your help! Father, I will not make it through this day unless I have Your divine intervention. No matter if I face circumstances large or small; people who are kind or just plain not nice; or anything the adversary tries to entangle me in, I need You! So, this moment, I pour out all of my plans for Yours. I lay down any selfishness and pride and clothe myself in Your agape love. May I be a vessel for the Holy Spirit to work through. I am SO ready. In the Superlative Name of King Jesus. Amen!

When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned, Nor shall the flame scorch you.
Isaiah 43:2

January 5, 2022

Morning Moment of Prayer…

Dear Lord Jesus…I have so much on my plate today! However, in this moment of quiet, I sense Your Holy Spirit overwhelming my life, bringing peace to me from the inside out. I trust Your timing Lord in these matters of concern _______ (name them). I choose to wait upon You expectantly as Your Word states and I know that You know exactly what needs to happen in these areas and in these lives. You have perfect timing, and I am more than willing to trust You and surrender these situations to Your powerful care. In Your Wonderful Name, King Jesus. Amen!

Songs of joy and victory are sung in the camp of the godly.
The strong right arm of the LORD has done glorious things!
Psalm 118:15 NLT

January 4, 2021

Morning Moment of Prayer… 

Dear Lord Jesus… I can honestly say that for many years I couldn’t seem to understand Your will and destiny for my life. However, that completely changed when I came to You just for You and not what You could give me. You, Lord are the answer to all of life’s questions, needs, and desires. In Your presence, there truly is fullness of joy like nothing the world has to offer. Thank You for Your patience with me as I did everything but come meet You and ask for Holy Spirit overflow and Your life-breath through Your Word. I praise You and pray in Your Holy Name, Lord Jesus. Amen!

Blessed be the LORD, who has given rest to His people Israel, according to all that He promised. There has not failed one word of all His good promise, which He promised through His servant Moses.
1 Kings 8:56

January 3, 2022

Morning Moment of Prayer… 

Dear Lord Jesus…I begin this day quieting my heart and mind ______ (take time to do this.) I center my attention upon You and lift up words of adoration and thanksgiving _______  (take the time to do this, too!). As I begin my days duties, work, school, or parenting, I am so aware that you completely surround me. You are above and below, in front and behind me. I am SO grateful that You have never given up on me, especially for all my failings and sin in my past. Today, Lord, I stand in Your lavish grace that empowers me to be transformed into Your image. I am ready and in Your Powerful Name I pray, King Jesus. Amen!

…for He God Himself has said, I will not in any way fail you nor give you up nor leave you without support. I will not, I will not, I will not in any degree leave you helpless nor forsake nor let you down relax My hold on you! Assuredly not!
Hebrews 13:5b AMPC

Hey! Want to join me for an on-your-own-pace study of Ephesians? Simply Click Here to join the YouVersion Bible Plan, “Accepted,” that will begin Monday, January 3rd…again, no pressure to keep up, just drop by when you can.

January 2, 2022

Morning Moment of Prayer…

Dear Lord Jesus…I know that no matter what this day or what this new year brings my way, You have me covered. You are living inside of me and walking with me through every day. There is nothing that I will face that You aren’t the answer for. So, Lord, I set my heart on You and Your kingdom. I will not look to the right or the left or for any person to save me, except You. I give up my preconceived thoughts about this new year and invite Your Holy Spirit to completely take over. Because when I seek Your kingdom first, everything else falls into place. 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

January 1, 2022

Morning Moment of Prayer…

Dear Lord Jesus… I start this new year of 2022 with my heart and life bowed before You. I pray that this would be a year of continued growth and intimacy with You and greater depth in Your Word. Please work through my life to bring healing and deliverance in even greater measure in my thoughts and emotions, and please fill me daily to live in the power of Your Spirit. May I lead many to You this year and be a blessing to my family. I am Yours, Lord. And in Your Name Above All Names, King Jesus, I pray. Amen

You crown the year with Your goodness, And Your paths drip with abundance.
Psalm 65:11

Merry Christmas, Everyone!

Morning Moment of Prayer…

Dear Lord Jesus…How grateful I am that You all of heaven’s splendor, which I can’t even begin to comprehend, to come for my rescue. Words fail of my love and adoration for all You have done for my family and me. Today I pray for those in my circle of influence that are struggling, either physically, financially, or relationally _________ (name them). I commit them to Your care, but I also pray for Holy Spirit discernment how to effectively battle the enemy of their souls on their behalf. May this be my Christmas gift to them today. In Your Name, Wonderful, I pray, King Jesus. Amen!

 

For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given;
And the government will be upon His shoulder.
And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor,
Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Isaiah 9:6

NOTE: Merry Christmas! I will be taking the next few days off from posting to be with my family. See you back here on January 1, 2022!