Our God and our Rock,

You reveal Yourself to us through Your beautiful, intricate creation,

through Your word, and through Your perfect son, Jesus.

We pray that we may know You more and more each day,

and that the fruit of our labor honors You.

We thank You, Jesus, for Your sacrifice on the cross

so that all believers can look forward to a new life with You in heaven.

In the name of our risen savior, Jesus.

Amen.

Holy Father,

Fighting the enemy - the devil - is not an easy task.

Our only hope is to look to Your word

and rely on Your wisdom and strength.

To paraphrase Paul’s words to the Philippians -

This is our prayer: that our love may abound

more and more in knowledge and depth of insight,

so that we may be able to discern what is best

and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ,

filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes

through Jesus Christ - to the glory and praise of God.

Amen. 

Holy Father,

We thank You for this day and for all that You provide for us.

We praise You for Your word that brings us life.

Help us to walk in Your ways.

We pray that what we do will set a positive example for others.

May our actions show kindness, sincerity, faith and love

and bring others closer to You, by the power of Your Holy Spirit

and faith in Your Son, our Savior Jesus, in whose name we pray.

Amen.

Dear Lord,

All Your words are true; all Your righteous laws are eternal.

We know that we don’t always follow Your laws.

Our sin burdens us.

But You know our thoughts and our hearts.

We come to You in repentance and submission,

and by Your grace and mercy we are freed of our guilt.

Praise be to the Lord, to God our Savior who daily bears our burdens.

In Jesus’ name,

Amen.

Lord God,

We thank You for the cross; for saving us from our wretched lives.

We pray for strength and wisdom to defy the forces

of darkness around us, and to be Your light in the world.

We praise You that You chose us –

not because we are great - but because YOU are.

May our actions, small or large,

advance Your kingdom through the power You provide.

Through Your Son, our Lord and Savior Jesus,

who lives within us.

Amen. 

Almighty God,

We pray that You grant us Your gift of loyalty.

For our homes, give us love and obedience;

for our country, sacrifice and service;

for our neighbor, kindness and generosity.

And in everything, make us true to You.

Through Your Son, our Savior Jesus Christ.

Amen.

Heavenly Father,

You created each one of us and gave us a purpose.

Some people spend all their time searching for the meaning of life.

But we know that our purpose is to love, serve and worship You.

There is no one who is insignificant to You

and no one who is more worthy than another.

Everyone You created is valuable to You.

We pray that You increase our faith and keep us from stumbling.

Help us to know You better so that we may live out

Your purpose for us here on earth.

All praise and honor to You and to Your Son, Jesus,

in whose name we pray.

Amen.