Heavenly Father,
We come before You this morning with hearts filled with gratitude and praise. We thank You for Your unending grace and mercy, and for the gift of salvation through Your Son, Jesus Christ.
We humbly ask that You guide and lead us in Your ways, that we may honor You and glorify Your name. We pray for wisdom and discernment, that we may make decisions that please You and align with Your will.
We also lift up those in our community who are in need of Your comfort and healing. We pray for the sick, the hurting, the lonely, and the lost. We ask that You bring them hope and peace, and that they may know Your love and presence in their lives.
We also ask for Your protection and guidance for our leaders, both in our church and in our country. We pray that they seek Your wisdom and lead with integrity and justice.
Lastly, we ask that You help us to be a light to those around us, that we may share the love and truth of the gospel with those who do not yet know You.
We pray all these things in the name of Your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
Suggested Bible Readings
Psalm 119:105 ESV
Your word is a lamp to my feet
and a light to my path.
Proverbs 3:5-6 ESV
Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
and do not lean on your own understanding.
In all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will make straight your paths.
Matthew 6:33 ESV
But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.
John 14:27 ESV
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.
2 Corinthians 5:20 ESV
Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.
Matthew 5:16 ESV
In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.
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