For such a time as this

Father, thank you for your sovereignty in choosing me to be born in this time in history. Thank you for adopting me as your daughter according to the purpose of your will. Thank you that I have been forgiveness through your Son, Jesus. And that you are making known to us the mystery of your will according to your purpose in Christ, for the fullness of time to unite all things in heaven and on earth in Christ. Thank you for the hope I can cling to in these crazy times on the world. Knowing you know the end from the beginning brings me peace even though I know times will not get easier here on this earth. Thank you for the Holy Spirit to guide me and for the heavenly inheritance I have in Christ. Holy Spirit, have your way in your people and help us to live for your glory in such a time as this. 

Esther 4, Eph. 1

My strength and my song

Father, I will praise you for your great wonders. You are mighty and glorious in power. You will reign forever. 

You lead your redeemed in steadfast love and you guide them by your strength. 

You are my strength and my song. 

You are my salvation and my God. 

Exodus 15

with my whole heart

"Father, I pray that as I open Your Word, You would speak to me.

Give me a clear mind to read and understand.  Open the eyes of my heart to hear You nudge me in the direction You want to lead me today.  Give me revelation and understanding of new deeper concepts hidden in Your words.  

Holy Spirit, convict me of the things I need to change in my heart and comfort me with Your words of love written to me.

I desire to go deeper and to know You more.  I desire to love You more and to love Your Word more. 

Do a new work in me today, change me by Your words."  Psalm 119

  

I Wait for You

Oh Father, great is your faithfulness! For you are good to those who wait for you, to the soul who seeks you. I will wait quietly for you, to see your salvation. 
Lord, help my unbelief. Waiting is hard. Help me to only look to you and keep my eyes off other people. Help me to be still and wait patiently for you to move in a way that will bring you the most glory in my life. 
Thank you for your great mercy, that is new every morning.  
Psalm 37:7, Lam. 3:25

Perfect Power

Father, I can do nothing without you! I can't be a good enough wife, mother, daughter or friend. Thank you that your grace is enough and that you use me even in all my weakness. Thank you that you always answer my prayers, even when it is a no because your plan is alway better. You are a good Father. Help me to rest in your grace even when you tell me no and embrace my weakness so that your power can be perfected through my weakness. I rest in your perfect grace, your power and your perfection. 
2 Cor. 12:8-9

You Intercede

Father, thank you that you sent your Spirit as a helper for me. Holy Spirit, thank you that you search my heart and you know the mind of the Father for me that you intercede according to the will of God. Help me to wait with patience and trust in your sovereignty. You do work all things together, for I love you and I have been called for your purpose. 
Romans 8:25-28

Choose Joy

Father, today I need your strength. Help me to walk in your joy. You are holy and do all things well. So as my day begins rushed, running late, with arguing kids, spilled cereal, a runny nose baby, and breathing treatments help me to choose joy and walk in your strength. Help me to see the little joys you give, sweet kisses and kids working on their own and brothers loving brothers. I don't want to miss these gifts give. I rest in your joy and in your strength. Help me to stand against the enemy trying to steal my joy. 
I love you, Lord. Thank you for your good gifts and for bringing me back. Your mercy always leads me to repentance. 
Nehemiah 8:10