Find joy in the Lord despite the pressures of the world

“As pressure and stress bear down on me, I find joy in your commands.”

Psalms 119:143 NLT

Lord don't allow the pressures of this world take over. Remind me to find joy in your strength and know that you will carry me through 

Give your burdens to the Lord

“Give your burdens to the LORD, and he will take care of you. He will not permit the godly to slip and fall.”

Psalms 55:22 NLT

Lord I lay my burdens at your feet and hold on to the promise that you will take care of me 

The Holy Spirit lives in you

“Don’t you realize that all of you together are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God lives in you?”

1 Corinthians 3:16 NLT

Lord thank you for the Holy Spirit wisdom! Show me to use this wisdom for everyday decisions 

Be faithful and God will guard you

“But the Lord is faithful; he will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one.”

2 Thessalonians 3:3 NLT

Lord I need you everyday! Temptations linger around every corner to follow my ways instead of your ways. Help guard me and keep me on the right path 

Speaking kind words

“Kind words are like honey— sweet to the soul and healthy for the body.”

Proverbs 16:24 NLT

Lord help me choose my words wisely! Help me encourage when I speak and speak blessings to those around me 

God is never changing

“God is not a man, so he does not lie. He is not human, so he does not change his mind. Has he ever spoken and failed to act? Has he ever promised and not carried it through?”

Numbers 23:19 NLT

Lord thank you for the reminder that you are never changing! You remain faithful every day. Help change my heart to do your will. Allow the challenges I face be defeated because you stand with me 

God will never abandon you

“So be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid and do not panic before them. For the LORD your God will personally go ahead of you. He will neither fail you nor abandon you.””

Deuteronomy 31:6 NLT

God I am encouraged that you have never abandoned me. Remind me that in my weakest moments, you are carrying me 

Seek to live in the presence of the Lord daily

“The one thing I ask of the LORD — the thing I seek most— is to live in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, delighting in the LORD’s perfections and meditating in his Temple.”

Psalms 27:4 NLT

Lord I want the reflection of my life to be seen through your grace and mercies! I am thankful for every moment 

Allow wise choices to invade your heart

“For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will fill you with joy. Wise choices will watch over you. Understanding will keep you safe.”

Proverbs 2:10-11 NLT

Lord thank you For wise choices and allowing your wisdom to invade my heart. 

Thank you for keeping me safe by placing understanding in my heart about your wisdom 

Be humble under God's power

“So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and at the right time he will lift you up in honor.”

1 Peter 5:6 NLT

In your timing Lord, use me the best way possible. Allow my actions to bring glory to your name 

The joy of the Lord is your strength

“...........Don’t be dejected and sad, for the joy of the LORD is your strength!””

Nehemiah 8:10 NLT

God thank you for reminding me of your promise! There are days when my sadness overwhelms me! Thank you that your joy is my strength!!! 

Pray through your troubles

“Rejoice in our confident hope. Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying.”

Romans 12:12 NLT

Lord thank you for reminding me to pray through my troubles! Thank you for helping me see that all my hope is found in you 

The Lord will mend your broken heart

“The LORD is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed.”

Psalms 34:18 NLT

Thank you Lord for always being near when I need you the most. Thank you that even in my weakest moment you have never let me walk alone. Mend my broken heart. 

The Lord is always watchful

“The eyes of the LORD watch over those who do right, and his ears are open to their prayers. But the LORD turns his face against those who do evil.””

1 Peter 3:12 NLT

Thank you Lord for always being watchful, for always listening to me in all my moments. Help me take the time to pray for each moment of the day, so that your protection continues to cover my life 

God knows of every moment in your life before it has ever happened

“O LORD, you have examined my heart and know everything about me.

You saw me before I was born. Every day of my life was recorded in your book. Every moment was laid out before a single day had passed.”

Psalms 139:1, 16 NLT

Lord I am grateful there is nothing that you don't already know about my life. You know my past, present and future. You know every second of every decision that will ever be made. I am thankful to you Lord that your plans are not my plans and help me accept the things I cannot see and the works you are completing on my behalf 

Live without condemning

“So let’s stop condemning each other. Decide instead to live in such a way that you will not cause another believer to stumble and fall.”

Romans 14:13 NLT

Lord help me to lift up those around me with encouragement instead of trying to bring them down. Help me understand that my words and actions can impact lives I touch and I want that impact to be positive and not negative 

Wise words and kind instruction

“When she speaks, her words are wise, and she gives instructions with kindness.”

Proverbs 31:26 NLT

Lord I want my words to have meaning when I speak. I want your love to be able to be demonstrated through my speech. I want kindness and enouragement to be the center of all things that I do. Help me in my quest to be a follower of your ways 

Surrender your thoughts to God

“I lie awake thinking of you, meditating on you through the night. Because you are my helper, I sing for joy in the shadow of your wings. I cling to you; your strong right hand holds me securely.”

Psalms 63:6-8 NLT

God I am reminded that even in my numerous thoughts, I am not alone. I want the focus of my thoughts to be surrounded by your guidance and wisdom. Help me make choices that are God inspired and to worry about nothing that you already have control over 

Practice what you say in words

“Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.”

Philippians 4:9 NIV

Lord I hear you daily but often times I disregard the actions required to live what I have learned. Help me to make steps that draw me closer to doing and not just saying 

Be blessed with God's plans

“But the plans of the Lord stand firm forever, the purposes of his heart through all generations.”

Psalm 33:11 NIV

Lord I am thankful that your ways remain strong and true throughout time. I am encouraged that there is hope in all things you create! I pray for your firm footing and helping me not be led down the wrong path

Having an attitude and mind like God

“May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had,”

Romans 15:5 NIV

Lord help me with an attitude and mind of a servant! Show me to live a life with you at my center

Honor God with the gifts he has given

“I always thank my God for you and for the gracious gifts he has given you, now that you belong to Christ Jesus. Through him, God has enriched your church in every way—with all of your eloquent words and all of your knowledge.”

1 Corinthians 1:4-5 NLT

Lord I am grateful for your gifts. Thank you for creating in me a desire to live a life honoring your ways. Help me see past my faults and grow in you each day