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Morning Prayer: God’s Way

Good morning, Lord. You are all-wise, all-knowing. Why do I argue with you? Why do I insist on doing things my way? Forgive my foolish rebellion. Your rules for living are spelled out on the pages of Your Word. Grant … Continue reading

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Morning Prayer: to Know

Good morning, Lord. You know me — better than I know myself. I want to know You — not just know about You, but know You, face-to-face. friend-to-friend. As I get to know You better, You can help me know … Continue reading

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Morning Prayer: Wisdom

Good morning, Lord. You promise to give wisdom — all we need do is ask (James 1:5). So here I am, O God, asking for wisdom. I need it to decide where to go, what to do, what to say, … Continue reading

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Morning Prayer: Bible Study

Good morning, Lord. Thank You for the wisdom of Your Word. Forgive me for treating Bible study as a daily duty — teach me to delight in it. As I read, Holy Spirit, give me the power to understand what … Continue reading

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Morning Prayer: the Presence of God

Good morning, Lord. Let me walk through this weekend fully aware that I am “in Christ” — that is, aware of Your presence surrounding me at every step. Let me breathe out worldly wisdom and desires, let me breathe in … Continue reading

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Morning Prayer: Grace and Mercy

Good morning, Lord. Thank You for grace — for blessings I don’t deserve. Thank You for Your mercy — saving me from the punishment I do deserve. Teach me to be like You: quick to bless others (even when they … Continue reading

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Morning Prayer: Be Good

Good morning, Lord. You are so good to me, it seems like it would be easy for me to be good back. But alas! Even when I put on a good face, my thoughts often wander down ungodly paths … … Continue reading

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Morning Prayer: Change My Heart

Good morning, Lord. I sin, and I wish I didn’t. Like Paul, I don’t do the good I want to, and I do the evil I don’t want to (Romans 7:19). Some is habit, some is carelessness and some is … Continue reading

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Morning Prayer: Peace

Good morning, Lord. My early morning quiet time with You equips me for a day filled with foolishness and frustration. If I focus on the craziness swirling around me, I am overwhelmed and fearful. If I focus on You, I … Continue reading

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Morning Prayer: Bible Study

Good morning, Lord. Bits and pieces of Your Word are imbedded in my brain. Scripture influences me in ways I don’t even notice. It makes me a better person — kinder, wiser, more compassionate. Thus I should do more Bible … Continue reading

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