Morning Prayer - December 16, 2023

Morning Moment of Prayer… 

Dear Heavenly Father…Today I lift up before Your throne those folks who are struggling around the world due to weather conditions, pandemic, war, or injustice. In particular, I name these people and situations that I am aware of and that are upon my heart ________ (name them). You are the God of the impossible! Time and again, You have done wonderful and impossible things for me, and I can’t worship You enough, especially during this season celebrating Your birth. Lord, I believe for the impossible and rest my trust fully upon Your love and Word today. In Your Superlative Name, King Jesus. Amen!

For unto us a Child is born,
Unto us a Son is given;
And the government will be upon His shoulder.
And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor,
Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Isaiah 9:6

Morning Prayer - December 15, 2023

Morning Moment of Prayer…

Dear Lord Jesus…I am so grateful that You came! Your rescue mission to save us has brought me such joy, peace, and purpose. You have changed my world from upside down to right side up. Everything about Your Holy Spirit living in me has been so freeing and delivering. I ask you to please continue Your deep dive into my thoughts and emotions to bring continued wholeness and healing that I can turn around and extend to others during these days leading up to celebrating Your birth. I am Yours! In the Name of the One and Only, King Jesus. Amen!

Then the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people."
Luke 2:10

Morning Prayer - December 12, 2023

Morning Moment of Prayer… 

Dear Lord Jesus…I start today in Your presence. I have no other hope or joy that compares with You! I pray to be a blessing to every single person I meet, work with, friends, or family members. So many are in dire need of fresh hope and power that only You can supply. I cancel every spirit of anxiety, in Your powerful name Lord Jesus, over these lives who are struggling ________ (name them). I choose to walk by your Word and Holy Spirit power as I go about my day. I am ready, Lord. Amen and amen!

Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us…
Ephesians 3:20

Morning Prayer - December 11, 2023

Morning Moment of Prayer…

Dear Heavenly Father… At the start of this day and this week, I can already feel the busyness of the season. At work, home, school, and in the marketplace, I can tell the pace of the holidays is picking up for everyone. In the midst of the crazy, I choose to stay anchored in the Holy Spirit. I will only do these things that He directs me to do and the have-to’s at work and home, well, I know He will guide me all the way, and all I need to do is prioritize my schedule with time alone with You at the top of my list. I am Yours, Lord, and may everything I say and do today bring You glory. In the All-Powerful name of King Jesus. Amen!

But the angel said to him, "Do not be afraid, Zacharias, for your prayer is heard; and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you shall call his name John.
Luke 1:13

Morning Prayer -- December 10, 2023

Morning Moment of Prayer…

Dear Lord Jesus…I quiet my heart before You in the stillness of this moment. I know that I am in Your presence, Almighty God. And in this quiet time, I am completely reminded that nothing is too difficult for You. Nothing is impossible. So instead of bringing You my laundry list of prayer requests, I choose to remain quiet before You and let Your Holy Spirit breathe His life into me. I open Your Word with joy and I know that You hold me in Your hand and that all my concerns are already taken care of because You are my God. In the Most Beautiful Name in the World, King Jesus. Amen.

For with God nothing will be impossible.
Luke 1:37

Morning Prayer - December 9, 2023

Morning Moment of Prayer...

Dear Lord Jesus...As the day begins and the all the hurry of the holidays comes, I make a choice to put Your first above everything. Work, school, marketplace, the news—and for goodness’ sake—my phone all want to distract my gaze and priority of seeking You and Your kingdom first. I ask today, to be a total blessing to someone. Whether I can lend a hand, a dollar, or a time of prayer for those you bring my way, I ask to be discerning as to what You are up to in that moment. I am ready. And You are first! In Your Name, Immanuel, King Jesus. Amen!

Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel," which is translated, "God with us."
Matthew 1:23

Morning Prayer - December 4, 2023

Morning Moment of Prayer...

Dear Lord Jesus...As this day and week begins, I know already that I must keep my heart and mind stayed intentionally focused upon You. This time of year, with the hustle and bustle of the wonderful Christmas season can be so distracting! Instead, I am setting everything aside and sitting in silence for just a few minutes ____ (take time to do this) so that I can sense the Holy Spirit’s presence filling and overflowing me. I am Yours. You are God indeed. In Your Wonderful Name, King Jesus, I seal this prayer and begin my day. Amen!

Be still, and know that I am God;
I will be exalted among the nations,
I will be exalted in the earth!
The LORD of hosts is with us;
The God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah
Psalm 46:10-11

Morning Prayer - December 3, 2023

Morning Moment of Prayer...

Dear Lord Jesus...It’s the start of the busy holiday season, even with all the craziness of the world swirling all around. Nevertheless, You are greater than it all! You are my safe haven and I pray especially today for opportunities to pray healing for the sick: my family, friends, or strangers that You bring my way. I thank You for the power of the manger and the cross! You came to set every person free in your almighty love and may Your love pour through me today. In Your Name Above All Names, King Jesus. Amen!

...so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through your faith. And may you, having been [deeply] rooted and [securely] grounded in love, be fully capable of comprehending with all the saints (God’s people) the width and length and height and depth of His love [fully experiencing that amazing, endless love]...
Ephesians 3:17-18 AMP

Morning Prayer - December 2, 2023

Morning Moment of Prayer…

Dear Lord Jesus…As this Christmas season takes off, I pray to keep my thoughts and heart firmly fixed on You. I know that even today there will be many distractions at work, home, school, and the marketplace. I am sure I will be tempted to pick up my phone about every five minutes, however, I instead choose Your peace, Your calm, and Your joy today. I pray for Holy Spirit anointing to lead my every step and to speak through me to others who need Your healing, deliverance, or salvation. I belong to You, Lord, and it is in Your Majestic Name I pray! Amen.

Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people.”
Luke 2:10

Morning Prayer - December 1, 2023

Morning Moment of Prayer...

Dear Lord Jesus...I am so excited for this beautiful season celebrating Your birth! I pray that multitudes will come to a saving knowledge of You during this time, especially these folks who are near and dear to me _______ (take the time to name them). I pray each day, as I quiet my heart before You to hear Your voice and read Your Word, that the Holy Spirit will help me to prioritize my every task. That interruptions won’t interrupt my peace and joy, and that I will be a light to everyone I meet. I am Yours! In Your Magnificent Name, I pray, Lord Jesus. Amen!

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing [through the experience of your faith] that by the power of the Holy Spirit you will abound in hope and overflow with confidence in His promises.
Romans 15:13 AMP

Morning Prayer - November 29, 2023

Morning Moment of Prayer…

Dear Lord Jesus…As I position myself before You in humble surrender—exchanging my plans and will for Yours—what peace and joy fill my heart to overflowing. Only Holy Spirit can do that! In these uncertain times with war in so many places, my heart and mind are fixed upon You. As I pray in the Spirit today, may my prayers be right on target as I lift up my family, neighborhood, nation, and the nations of the world. May I be a conduit of Your goodness to many today as Your goodness pursues my life. In the Name of the Everlasting King, Lord Jesus. Amen!

Surely goodness and mercy and unfailing love shall follow me all the days of my life,
And I shall dwell forever [throughout all my days] in the house and in the presence of the Lord.
Psalm 23:5 AMP

Morning Prayer - November 28, 2023

Morning Moment of Prayer…

Dear Lord Jesus...I am so grateful that You are Lord of the nations. You told us the world would always be in a precarious place, especially as time marches on toward Your coming. Yet I am so grateful to know, that no matter what the current news may be, You are Lord of all. Today, before I face my daily tasks at work, school, home, and the marketplace, I surrender afresh these concerns to Your Lordship ______ (name them and release them into His care). As Your presence through the Holy Spirit overflows my heart in this moment with joy, peace, and power, I am so grateful to be Your child! In Your Matchless Name, King Jesus, I pray. Amen!

...and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
Philippians 2:11

Morning Prayer - November 27, 2023

Morning Moment of Prayer...

Dear Lord Jesus...At the start of this week and this holiday season, I want to live every second of every day led by the Holy Spirit Who indwells me! Help me to stay focused, alert, and bring every thought captive to You and Your Word as You lead my every step. When I don’t sense Your felt peace when I desire to turn a certain direction, I won’t move forward. I am so grateful for Holy Spirit baptism and may He pour through me to others today. Let’s go! In Your Incomparable Name, Lord Jesus. Amen!

For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God. For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, "Abba, Father."
Romans 8:14-15

Morning Prayer - November 26, 2023

Morning Moment of Prayer...

Dear Lord Jesus...I am SO grateful that Your ways and thoughts are so much higher than anything I could ever come up with. As the Christmas holiday season begins, I lean into Your Spirit’s leading. I pray to see the miraculous as He leads me through my days—who He wants me to speak to or pray for, and His direction to guide my steps and every decision. You are the mountain I stand upon. And You make my stand strong in the power of Your might. I’m ready! In Your Name Above All Names, King Jesus. Amen!

For as the heavens are higher than the earth,
So are My ways higher than your ways,
And My thoughts than your thoughts.
Isaiah 55:9

Morning Prayer - November 25, 2023

Morning Moment of Prayer…

Dear Heavenly Father…Holy is Your name. You are able to meet my every longing, need, and purpose. There isn’t anything You cannot do. I only desire Your will today, and so I pray down the power of Heaven’s rule in these situations _________ (name them) in the Sovereign Name of the Lord Jesus! I surrender all of my preconceptions about how things should turn out. YOU KNOW BEST, and as I trade my plans for Yours, You never fail to go beyond what I could have dreamed up or asked for. I worship You, Lord. Amen.

Fear not, for I am with you;
Be not dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you,
Yes, I will help you,
I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.
Isaiah 41:10 NKJV

Morning Prayer - November 20, 2023

Morning Moment of Prayer…

Dear Lord Jesus…I am ready for this day, all because of You! I am so thankful that You have called me Your own and that You completely surround my coming and going. I thank You that fear is no longer a part of my life and that Your kingdom, not any kingdom or nation on the earth, is the one I love and serve first and foremost. Please work through me today to be a light and encouragement to everyone I meet, seeing Your Holy Spirit’s supernatural gifts of prayer language, prophecy, discernment, or any of them, displayed through my life to bring others into Your embrace. In Your Extravagant Name, Lord Jesus. Amen!

You have enclosed me behind and before,
And [You have] placed Your hand upon me.
Psalm 139:5 AMP

November 19, 2023

Morning Moment of Prayer…

Dear Heavenly Father…This week, as so many of us look forward to Thanksgiving, I pray to be a vessel of gratitude to You. My heart is overflowing, and I am especially thankful for these things __________ (take time to name some of them, and share in the comments below, too!). I know that You are at work. As the world seems to be falling apart, my eyes are steadfast upon You and Your Word. May the Holy Spirit work through me with His gifts and fruit, to continue praying for the miraculous, because there is so much need today. I am ready! In the Name of the One and Only, Lord Jesus. Amen!

Praise the LORD!
Praise the LORD, O my soul!
Psalm 146:1

Morning Prayer - November 17, 2023

Morning Moment of Prayer...

Dear Heavenly Father...Though my thoughts seem scattered, my life is a little too over-scheduled, and this day is already brimming with deadlines to meet and things that must be done – I put You first. Holy Spirit, please quiet my heart and enable me to bring every one of my thoughts captive to You and Your plans alone. Even now, I take authority over this day and bring it under Your Lordship. Fill me, work through me, and mold me into Your beautiful image. In the Wonder-Full Name of King Jesus. Amen!

I will praise You, O LORD, with my whole heart;
I will tell of all Your marvelous works.
Psalm 9:1

Morning Prayer - November 15, 2023

Morning Moment of Prayer…

Dear Lord Jesus…Thank You for leading the way! However, I realize that I must choose to follow. How often have I thought that I know a better path than You? Honestly, what was I thinking? When has that ever worked? Or even more, how much have I missed out on that You had for me? No more. My soul (heart and mind) and my actions follow You alone. Under the covering of Your love, I am surrounded by Your power and presence no matter what situations surround me. So once again, I start this day by surrendering completely to You. Everything. I am so ready and in Your Incomparable Name, King Jesus, I pray. Amen!

Through the LORD's mercies we are not consumed,
Because His compassions fail not.
They are new every morning;
Great is Your faithfulness.
Lamentations 3:22-23