For He will command His angels in regard to you,
To protect and defend and guard you in all your ways [of obedience and service].
Psalm 91:11 AMP
For He will command His angels in regard to you,
To protect and defend and guard you in all your ways [of obedience and service].
Psalm 91:11 AMP
1-2 Please, God, no more yelling,
no more trips to the woodshed.
Treat me nice for a change;
I’m so starved for affection.
2-3 Can’t you see I’m black-and-blue,
beat up badly in bones and soul?
God, how long will it take
for you to let up?
Psalm 6:1-3
“I call heaven and earth as witnesses against you today, that I have set before you life and death, the blessing and the curse; therefore, you shall choose life in order that you may live, you and your descendants, by loving the LORD your God, by obeying His voice, and by holding closely to Him; for He is your life [your good life, your abundant life, your fulfillment] and the length of your days, that you may live in the land which the LORD promised (swore) to give to your fathers, to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.”
Deuteronomy 30:19-20 AMP
A New Heart and Refreshed Spirit
“Moreover, I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you, and I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh.”
Ezekiel 36:26 AMP
Lord…
Help us love on others as long as life lasts,
Help us not become spiritually dull,
Help us be strong in our faith,
Help us endure hardships.
Help us stay on the narrow road.
Help us make wise decisions.
Help us be humble and merciful.
We will keep on doing what is good and never give up.
We will honor the harvest of Your blessings, Lord.
We humbly come to you and ask for guidance, wisdom and discernment as we proceed with our daily journey.
Jesus is our everything!
Thank You for preparing us to be better equipped. We want to be faithful servants in Your Kingdom, Jesus, one day at a time!
Your Spirit gives us LIFE and joy.
In Jesus’ name we courageously pray and boldly praise, Amen

Psalm 5: 1-3
Listen, God! Please, pay attention!
Can you make sense of these ramblings,
my groans and cries?
King-God, I need your help.
Every morning
you’ll hear me at it again.
Every morning
I lay out the pieces of my life
on your altar
and watch for fire to descend.
“But his delight is in the law of the Lord,
And in His law, he meditates day and night.
He will be like a tree firmly planted by streams of water,
Which yields its fruit in its season
And its leaf does not wither;
And in whatever he does, he prospers.” Psalm 1:2-3
“I will meditate on Your precepts
And regard Your ways.
I shall delight in Your statutes;
I shall not forget Your word.” Psalm 119:15-16
“he righteous man will flourish like the palm tree,
He will grow like a cedar in Lebanon.
Planted in the house of the Lord,
They will flourish in the courts of our God.
They will still yield fruit in old age;
They shall be full of sap and very green…” Psalm 92:12-14
Lord,
I meditate on Your Word at sunrise. I delight in Your wisdom at bedtime.
I meditate on Your precepts every chance I’ve got.
Thank You, Lord, for your unfailing Grace.
I meditate on Your teachings and hide Your Truth in my heart.
I will flourish and prosper in whatever I do.
Your guidance is forever cherished.
You have blessed me with Your unfailing love and never-ending mercies.
Thank You, Lord.
In the name of Jesus, I praise this evening. Amen.
“O Lord, You have heard the desire of the humble;
You will strengthen their heart, You will incline Your ear.
To vindicate the orphan
and the oppressed,
So that man who is of the earth will no longer cause terror.”
Psalm 10:17-18
“The Lord protects
the strangers;
He supports the fatherless and the widow,
But He thwarts the way of the wicked.” Psalm 146:9
“Let not the oppressed return dishonored;
Let the afflicted and needy praise Your name.” Psalm 74:21
Lord,
You are my King who knows and sees what is going on in my life,
You hear all my prayers, strengthen my heart, and refresh my soul.
I am so grateful for Your faithfulness and unfailing protection.
You truly understand my current circumstances.
You watch out for families and their well-being.
You are the Judge who sees the wicked and their evil intents.
I praise You for who You are, Your protection, and justice.
In Jesus’ name, I praise. Amen.

“Answer me
when I call, O God of my righteousness!
You have relieved me in my distress;
Be gracious to me and hear my prayer.”
Psalm 4:1
“I was crying to
the Lord with my voice,
And He answered me from His holy mountain.”
Psalm 3:4
“Turn to me and be
gracious to me,
For I am lonely and afflicted.” Psalm 25:16
Lord,
I am moving in a new direction. I am in distress about the unexpected road. Help me trust You.
I’m searching for guidance and I also need Your strength, comfort, and wisdom.
Be gracious and forgive me for all my anxious thought(s) and soothe the rhythms of my heart.
When making a life-altering decision, It is typically a lonely road, yet it is comforting to know You are already there on my behalf.
I may have a plan, Lord, You direct all of my steps though.
Guide me. Teach me. Rebuke me. Be gracious, Lord, and show me every step of the way.
I praise You for opening up a new journey.
I am elated about the unlimited possibilities of the new journey.
In Jesus’ name, I courageously pray and boldly praise.
Amen.

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“But let all who take refuge in You be glad,
Let them ever sing for joy;
And may You shelter them,
That those who love Your name may exult in You.” Psalm 11:5
“Sing for joy in the Lord, O you righteous ones;
Praise is becoming to the upright.” Psalm 33:1
“The righteous man will be glad in the Lord and will take refuge in Him;
And all the upright in heart will glory.” Psalm 64:10
Lord,
I want to take refuge in You always,
Protect my mind, heart, and soul every time I encounter confusion or chaos.
You are my only Light (1 John 1:5).
I want to embrace Your love at sunrise, seek Your face throughout the day, surrender my plans and please You in every I can, Lord.
I have faith in You alone.
You are love (1 John 4:8, 16). Your never-ending blessings are palpable.
I am singing to You in gladness. I am shouting tunes of Joy regardless of the darkness, I walk into later on.
In Jesus’ name, I courageously praise and pray.
Amen.

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