January prayers
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prismaticbleeddaily Scripture prompt inspirations to be further edited and elaborated on, to speak from our own soul more fully.
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God, sometimes it’s hard to surrender my life to You. I get so attached to behavior patterns and enslaved to addictions. I get so controlling over details, and of timing down to the second. In doing this, I make the mistake of thinking my schedule is better than Yours. Forgive me Lord! Please change my heart to be one of surrender and make my desires for virtue alone. I know Your purpose for me is far greater than I can imagine, and far better than any of my foolish and brokenly obsessive plans. Lord, I want to release all control to You. I invite You into all of my decision-making, and ask You to please inspire every move and thought I make. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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God, thank You for pursuing me with diligent care and ardent compassion, despite my many confused wanderings and crushing failures. I get so lost and injured, but You have always picked me up, kissed my wounds, and carried me back home. I am so grateful that You, Savior of the world, know my true name, and call me by it in the depths of my soul. I belong to You, no matter what. I was created to know You. As I seek you every day, in both big and small ways, please deepen our connection and enrich our relationship. Bring me ever closer to Your Heart, and keep me there forever. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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God, fill us with a spirit of unity, in all circumstances. Inside, we want to be united, not divided-- outside, we want to be a uniter, not a divider. Help us stop focusing on differences and conflicts, and instead focus on communication and communion. Give us the grace of empathy, understanding, and cooperation.
Give us a mind that reflects on the best in others, and holds them in loving care. Give us a mouth that speaks with understanding and compassion, reflecting Your love. Give us hands that are open to help and hold, to pick up and support, to extend in forgiveness and friendship.
Strip away our pride to “be right” which is an outgrowth of our fear of "being wrong", and anchor our peace and hope in Your righteousness alone. Remove our tendency for isolatory selfishness, and replace it with a heart of self-giving harmony.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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God, what a gift that I can be part of Your Kingdom-- the Kingdom of Heaven. Your Kingdom is a treasure, of such infinite value it cannot ever be bought... but, out of pure love, You offer it to us. Your Kingdom is the most precious thing we can possess in this world, but we can only have it as a gift of grace! Thank You for Your grace and mercy by which You rule with loving justice, and to which You call us too. Thank You for Jesus, who made a way for me to be justified, to be made both righteous, and right with you. Nothing matters more than knowing You, and being part of Your Kingdom. I am so grateful that You called me and enabled me to walk with You. Keep me by Your side forever. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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God, what a gift that I can be part of Your Kingdom-- the Kingdom of Heaven. Your Kingdom is a treasure, of such infinite value it cannot ever be bought... but, out of pure love, You offer it to us. Your Kingdom is the most precious thing we can possess in this world, but we can only have it as a gift of grace! Thank You for Your grace and mercy by which You rule with loving justice, and to which You call us too. Thank You for Jesus, who made a way for me to be justified, to be made both righteous, and right with you. Nothing matters more than knowing You, and being part of Your Kingdom. I am so grateful that You called me and enabled me to walk with You. Keep me by Your side forever. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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God, thank You for always being there! I can’t run away or do anything to escape Your Presence, for You ARE Life-- You ARE Being itself. That is such a profound comfort! No matter how far away and hidden and lost I may feel, the Truth is, You are closer to me than my very blood. You never leave me. Thank You.
In every circumstance, in the darkest of my days, Your Goodness and Holiness is constant. Your love is light, Your strength is supportive, and Your guidance is good. Even when I mess up time and again, You remain the same Loving God... and You still love me. Thank You Jesus, Amen.
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God, I forgive them: the people who’ve caused me pain, the people who’ve wronged and betrayed me. I forgive them, because You forgave them. You even forgave me, who have done far more harm to them and others than I've received. Your mercy is boundless. Please give me the grace to reflect it to others for Your sake. Please bless those people, Lord. Transform their lives and bless them like You have blessed me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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God, I forgive them: the people who’ve caused me pain, the people who’ve wronged and betrayed me. I forgive them, because You forgave them. You even forgave me, who have done far more harm to them and others than I've received. Your mercy is boundless. Please give me the grace to reflect it to others for Your sake. Please bless those people, Lord. Transform their lives and bless them like You have blessed me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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Lord God, You love me, and more than anything else, You want me to be saved. I must trust in that, no matter what.
You CAN heal me of this eating disorder.
But.. even as I struggle as an addict, You CAN STILL save me.
SALVATION IS ALWAYS POSSIBLE WITH YOU.
Help me to keep fighting, but never despair.
You won't let me be lost.
Amen.
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God, thank You for helping me see You today, through connecting with Your Word. Open my eyes to see You everywhere else in my life, too-- and in everyONE else.
I want to see You clearly every day, recognizing Your Hand faithfully at work-- for Your glory and my salvation-- in ALL of my past and ALL of my present. I ask that each time I see You, I become more and more like You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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God, thank you for inviting me to come to You with all my doubts, fears, and questions. Instead of relying on my own strength of reason and acquired knowledge, may I seek You and Your Truth in all things-- especially those things that are the most contested and confusing. Help me set aside my willful, biased pride and approach You with a meekly humble, quietly listening heart. Transform my fears into courage by Your grace, just as You did for Nicodemus, as he sincerely sought You-- even in the middle of the night. Guide me toward Your Truth and Your Light, and keep me in it despite all opposition. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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God, thank you for inviting me to come to You with all my doubts, fears, and questions. Instead of relying on my own strength of reason and acquired knowledge, may I seek You and Your Truth in all things-- especially those things that are the most contested and confusing. Help me set aside my willful, biased pride and approach You with a meekly humble, quietly listening heart. Transform my fears into courage by Your grace, just as You did for Nicodemus, as he sincerely sought You-- even in the middle of the night. Guide me toward Your Truth and Your Light, and keep me in it despite all opposition. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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