Morning Prayer ~ Saturday, August 24, 2024

Morning Moment of Prayer...

Dear Lord Jesus...Thank You for Your continual invitation to rest in You. Even in the most hectic and over-scheduled seasons of my life, when I lay down every care, refuse to worry but trust You instead, and don’t do anything without the felt presence of the Holy Spirit, You have never failed to move on my behalf. In You, less truly is more. Less of me and more of You! May the rest of this day, month, year, and the remainder of my days be lived in Your rest. In Your All-Encompassing Name, I pray, King Jesus. Amen!

Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.”
Matthew 11:28-30

Morning Prayer ~ August 23, 2024

Morning Moment of Prayer...

Oh, Lord Jesus! How grateful I am that You dwell in me through the Person of the Holy Spirit. In the authority and power of this truth—Your Word—anxiety has no place in my life today! Even if my mind, emotions, or body want to tell me that I have a lot to be worried about, Your Word and the power of Your Spirit within me quiet the storm. As I wait on You today, may the peace flooding my soul in this moment spill over into the lives of everyone I meet. When they see me, I pray they see YOU. I am so ready for work, school, home, and the marketplace. And in Your Majestic Name, I pray, King Jesus. Amen!

You are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.
1 John 4:4

Morning Prayer ~ August 22, 2024

Morning Moment of Prayer...

Dear Heavenly Father...As I begin my day, I worship and adore You, my Rock and Fortress. Father, I pray for Holy Spirit direction and leading in all that I put my hand, heart, and mind to as I move through my daily duties and as You open up new and wonderful opportunities. I put on Your spiritual armor (Eph.6) that You have lavishly provided me: truth, righteousness, peace, faith, salvation, and the authority of Your Word ignited by the Spirit’s breath. I am ready, lead the way! In the Name of the One and Only Lord Jesus. Amen!

For You are my rock and my fortress;
Therefore, for Your name's sake,
Lead me and guide me.
Psalm 31:3

Morning Prayer ~ August 21, 2024

Morning Moment of Prayer...

Dear Lord Jesus...I begin this day reminded that anything I try to accomplish by my own human efforts is simply a waste of time! So, in this moment, I quiet my heart and invite the Holy Spirit to overwhelm my mind and heart (soul), and lead me throughout this day at home, work, school, or the marketplace. Only He can do anything eternal without anger, malice, anxiety, or worry, and I surrender to His felt and experienced presence in and through my life now _______ (take time to invite the Holy Spirit’s overflow). I seal this prayer in Your Almighty Name, Lord Jesus. Amen!

It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh profits nothing. The words that I speak to you are spirit, and they are life.
John 6:63 NKJV

Then he said, “This is God’s Message to Zerubbabel: ‘You can’t force these things. They only come about through my Spirit,” says God-of-the-Angel-Armies...
Zechariah 4:6 MSG

Morning Prayer ~ Tuesday, August 20, 2024

Morning Moment of Prayer...

Dear Lord Jesus...Oh, I am so thankful to wake up and live another day! In these troubled times, filled with a lot of anxiety and worry, I am so grateful that You make all the difference. I worship and adore You, and proclaim that You are Lord of my life as I surrender afresh to You _________ (take time to do this, releasing everything to Him!). I pray today to live for Your kingdom alone. Your purposes are my purpose, and I am ready to take your love to everyone I meet today. In Your Name Above All Names, King Jesus. Amen!

 ...that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the width and length and depth and height-- to know the love of Christ which passes knowledge; that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.
Ephesians 3:17-19

Hi Everyone!! I hope you had a marvelous summer in the Lord and continue to. It is sure great to be back after a wonderful time off. Blessings to everyone as I pray these morning prayers continue to bless your days…
With love,
Sue

Summer Break!

Hi Everyone!

I am taking a month-long summer break starting today! It is Randy's and my 50th Anniversary year, and we are celebrating overseas and then again with family here in the States. I will return with Morning Prayers and devotionals on Monday, August 19th.

I pray you all have a wonderful summer season, seek Lord Jesus ardently, open His Word daily, walk in Spirit fullness, and keep His Kingdom alone first in your life!

Blessings,
Sue

One thing I have desired of the LORD,
That will I seek:
That I may dwell in the house of the LORD
All the days of my life,
To behold the beauty of the LORD,
And to inquire in His temple.
Psalm 27:4

Morning Prayer ~ July 13, 2024

Morning Moment of Prayer…  

Dear Lord Jesus… Here I am! Your beyond reason love never changes, and it relentlessly pursues me. I have such comfort in this knowledge, as this week winds down. No matter what happens, Your name is higher, and Your Word will prevail. I LOVE to seek Your face, and You never fail to cause my heart to rejoice. Today, I battle-pray for those I know laboring under chronic illness ________ (name them). As I am seated in You in heavenly places, I have no authority of my own. Yet, You have called me to pray and speak healing for those in need in the power of your name. I do this now, be healed in the Name of Jesus of Nazareth ______ (name the folks)! Amen.

But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), and raised us up together, and made us sit together in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus,
Ephesians 2:4-6

Morning Prayer ~ July 11, 2024

Morning Moment of Prayer...

Dear Lord Jesus...This summer morning I quiet my mind before You. I am SO grateful to be Your child. I am SO grateful to be absolutely forgiven. I am SO grateful to be filled with Your Holy Spirit! Today I choose and refuse to be critical, offended, or impatient. Yes, by Your Spirit who empowers me, I cooperate with Him to walk in His fruit (love, joy, peace, patience...). I am SO grateful that this is possible and that is only because of Your work in my life. I am ready to begin this day. In Your Name Above All Names, King Jesus. Amen.

(Jesus is)... far above all principality and power and might and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this age but also in that which is to come. And He put all things under His feet, and gave Him to be head over all things to the church, which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all.
Ephesians 1:21-23

Morning Prayer ~ July 9, 2024

Morning Moment of Prayer...

Dear Lord Jesus...In this quiet moment, I center my thoughts and attention upon You. With so much noise coming at me from all sides, I realize the importance of thinking about what I am thinking about! Only Your Word matters, and today I pray to live in the Holy Spirit’s love leading others to Your saving grace and healing and delivering power. I pray especially for these folks in my circle of influence who haven’t yet responded to You ______ (name them). Please cause me to live selflessly for them, moving in Your supernatural gifts (1 Cor. 12:4-11) so they may come into Your embrace. In You Wonder-Full Name, King Jesus. Amen!

They are abundantly satisfied with the fullness of Your house,
And You give them drink from the river of Your pleasures.
Psalm 36:8

Morning Prayer ~ July 8, 2024

Morning Moment of Prayer...

Dear Lord Jesus...With all that is going on in the world, from crazy climate, war, hunger, famine, and violence, Your peace still overflows my being as I wait on You in these few moments _______ (take time to be still). How grateful I am that Your eye is on me! That you even know my name and the number of hairs (or lack thereof!) on my head is such a wonder and causes me to fall even more in love with You. Today, I surrender these aspects of my life that would distract me with worry or care ________ (name these concerns). I know You hold each of these! In Your Name that is Supreme Over All, King Jesus. Amen.

Are not two sparrows sold for a copper coin? And not one of them falls to the ground apart from your Father's will. But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Do not fear therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows.
Matthew 10:29-31

Morning Prayer ~ July 7, 2024

Morning Moment of Prayer...

Dear Lord Jesus...I look to You and You alone today. I thank You for Your felt presence through the Holy Spirit Who is strengthening me as I quiet my heart and mind before You _______ (take time to do this!). I am so grateful for this summer season to be restored and refreshed by You and Your Word. Please help me take every advantage to be filled and fed from what You have spoken and may I hear You clearly as You highlight those passages that are meant just for me currently (those powerful “rhema” words the Holy Spirit provides to each of us). I am so ready for this brand-new day, all because of You! In Your Name Above All Names, King Jesus. Amen!

But Jesus answered him, saying, "It is written, 'Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word (rhema) of God."
Luke 4:4

Morning Prayer ~ 4th of July

Morning Moment of Prayer...

Dear Heavenly Father...This morning, as I celebrate July 4th in my home nation, I recognize as I read Your Word that You are calling on myself and Your church to repent (change the way we think) and turn from our wicked ways. You have required that of me and all who love You. You are not asking in this passage anyone else to repent, but You have spoken to believers. Please forgive us, Lord, of our anger, fear, impatience, hostility, intolerance, and injustice when we have turned from Your unconditional love, as demonstrated on the cross, for ALL people. May humility, kindness, and generosity reach many for Your kingdom—the only kingdom that matters. In the Name of the One Who Alone Rules and Reigns, King Jesus. Amen!

...if My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.
2 Chronicles 7:14

Morning Prayer ~ July 3, 2024

Morning Moment of Prayer…  

Dear Lord Jesus… It is the beginning of another day, and I am ready. I am so grateful for the Holy Spirit’s refreshing waters that are overflowing my days, even as the world learns to navigate in a new way. You are greater than any situation and circumstance, and when I choose to make You Lord of all I currently face, there is no losing ground. I ask for the Holy Spirit’s help to walk worthy of Your love today, and please burden my heart for those people and situations that need battle prayer. Yes, I am ready. In the Name of the Alpha and Omega, King Jesus. Amen!

The Lord GOD has given Me
The tongue of the learned,
That I should know how to speak
A word in season to him who is weary.
He awakens Me morning by morning,
He awakens My ear To hear as the learned.
Isaiah 50:4

Morning Prayer ~ July 2, 2024

Morning Moment of Prayer.

Dear Lord Jesus....I lean hard into Your embrace. I commit every care and concern ___________ (name them) into Your Almighty, capable hands. I pray today for the situation in Israel. Oh, God. I pray Your kingdom rule in this moment. I also ask for many to come to salvation in Jesus on both sides. Only You can do this. I quiet my heart to hear Your voice for each of these daunting circumstances. I declare the Name of Jesus over the Middle East and every situation I have named. Amen!

Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.
I Peter 5:7

Morning Prayer ~ July 1, 2024

Morning Moment of Prayer...

Dear Lord Jesus...I am so grateful for the beginning of this brand-new day. Thank you for all you have done for me as I take a minute to recount all your blessings in my life ________ (take the time to do this). Most of all, I will be forever thankful that You came for my rescue. Yes, indeed. Rescue from sin, self, stuff, and everything in between. You alone have set my feet on solid ground, and Your healing work in my thoughts and emotions continues as I feast upon Your Word and abide in Your felt presence. I am ready for this day and this week ahead! I Your Name Above All Others, I pray, King Jesus. Amen!

 In my distress I called upon the LORD,
And cried out to my God;
He heard my voice from His temple,
And my cry came before Him, even to His ears.
Psalm 18:6

Morning Prayer ~ June 27, 2024

Morning Moment of Prayer…

Dear Lord Jesus…Please start my day! I don’t want to begin anything, whether it is work, home, school, meeting folks, or any duties before me, without You. I ask for Your covering and Your leading by the Holy Spirit within me. I pray to bring Your kingdom everywhere I go, and may it be extended to everyone I meet. I choose to live unoffended today, and instead live full of Your presence. I choose not to be critical, judgmental, or irritated…a tall order indeed, but I surrender my will for Yours completely. In the Name Above All Names, King Jesus. Amen!

Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life.
Psalm 143:8

NOTE: May I recommend for your summer reading, Brant Hansen’s “Unoffendable.”

Morning Prayer ~ June 24, 2024

Morning Moment of Prayer…

Dear Lord Jesus…What a relief to my thoughts and heart that You know best! You have a vantage point regarding my life and that of every one of us almost eight billion people on this spinning globe, that I simply don’t have. When I look to You, listen to Your voice, Your Word, and then follow Your leading, I have never failed to be in the right place at the right time for both the small and huge things in my life. I am all in. Your will, Your way. Once again, I surrender this day to You completely. In Your Magnificent Name, I seal this prayer, King Jesus. Amen!

…I will put My trust in Him….
 Hebrews 2:13

Morning Prayer ~ June 23, 2024

Morning Moment of Prayer...

Dear Heavenly Father...It’s summertime with all its crazy weather, activities, and hopeful vacations, I find my ultimate rest in You. I am so grateful that the condition of my soul truly is love, peace, and joy because I no longer desire to live in selfishness. Keep working on me and through in the power of the Holy Spirit. I pray these next few days and weeks are filled with Your plans and that as I am learning to walk in Your patience and without offense, I can continue to love others with Your pure love. I am ready for this beautiful day in You. In the Name of the Prince of Peace, King Jesus. Amen!

Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.
Matthew 11:28-30

Morning Prayer ~ June 20, 2024

Morning Moment of Prayer…

Dear Lord Jesus…I find such rest in You and Your Word. When You say that You will do all the heavy (and light!) lifting in my life if I simply let go of my cares and trust You, You have never failed to come through! How many times have I gotten in Your way, delayed Your plans, or disrupted them altogether, simply because I think I know what is best? Far too many times. Today and every day, I choose You. I lay my burdens down, trust you to open and close doors, and give me discernment in every situation. I am ready! In Your Name, Which is Filled with All Grace, King Jesus. Amen!

Our soul has escaped as a bird from the snare of the fowlers;
The snare is broken, and we have escaped.
Our help is in the name of the LORD,
Who made heaven and earth.
Psalm 124:7-8

Morning Prayer ~ June 19, 2024

Morning Moment of Prayer… 

Dear Heavenly Father…I am so grateful to start this day arising from Your warm embrace. As each day brings difficult news from around the world, I once again set the focus of my heart and thoughts upon You. You alone are my rock and fortress and no matter what takes place, You will not leave me alone. I will walk in Your inheritance that You have given me in the power of the Holy Spirit. I am ready! In the Ineffable Name of King Jesus. Amen!

…He awakens me morning by morning…
Isaiah 50:4