Almighty God,
As we begin this Monday, we come before You with hearts filled with gratitude for Your steadfast love and faithfulness. We give thanks for the gift of a new week and the opportunity to serve You and others.
We humbly ask that You guide us in our thoughts and actions, so that we may live in accordance with Your will. Grant us the strength and wisdom to overcome any obstacles that may come our way.
We lift up our work and endeavors, asking for Your blessings, so that through them we may be a blessing to those around us. We also bring before You any specific concerns or needs we have, imploring Your guidance, protection, healing, and provision for ourselves and our loved ones.
We trust in Your goodness and love, and we give You all praise and honor. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.
Suggested Bible Readings
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.
James 1:5 ESV
If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.
Colossians 3:23-24 ESV
Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.
Matthew 6:33 ESV
But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.
Psalm 121:1-2 ESV
I lift up my eyes to the hills.
From where does my help come?
My help comes from the Lord,
who made heaven and earth.
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