Tuesday, July 28, 2009

I Offer Myself To Thee

I Offer Myself To Thee

Dear God,

I offer myself to Thee
to build with me
and to do with me as Thou wilt.
Relieve me of the bondage of self,
that I may better do Thy will.
Take away my difficulties,
that victory over them may bear witness
to those I would help of Thy Power,
Thy Love, and Thy Way of life.
May I do Thy will always!

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Monday, July 20, 2009

For Salvation

For Salvation

God,

You created us for fellowship with you.
We are designed to walk with you and delight
in your ways. But every day, we choose not to do
that. We choose to go our own way. We put up a
sign on our heart: Keep Out. You could just let us
wander off. You could see that sign and walk away.
But you don’t. You seek after each one of us, and
you sent your Son, Jesus, among us to call us back.
Back to a full, open and loving relationship with you.
Back home. Help us respond to that call. Help us
turn away from ourselves and toward you. We are
awestruck at this amazing gift you offer—life with
you, forever. It is hard to comprehend such a gift.
All we can do is touch it at the edges. But where
knowledge fails, faith and love succeed. Give me
faith in your saving power. And thank you for the
love that rescues me. In the name of your Son, my
redeemer, Jesus Christ.

- Amen

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Sunday, July 19, 2009

For a Stronger Faith

For a Stronger Faith

Lord,

My faith feels weak. I sometimes doubt
you and do things I wish I hadn’t done. But in
weakness there is strength, and I thank you for the
wonderful truth of what you do for human lives.
You give us life, vibrant, exciting, unending life with
an enthusiasm that never runs down. Help me to
believe that with all my heart. For this I give you
thanks. In Jesus’ name.

- Amen

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Saturday, July 18, 2009

I Move Forward

I Move Forward

God,

I feel lost and overwhelmed. The world
seems out of control, full of evil. Life has
become a nightmare. Please help me remember that
you made this world and declared it good. Give me
the comfort of your presence and the confidence to
trust you even when nothing seems to change. Calm
my mind, bring peace to my heart and strengthen
my spirit to carry on in the midst of loss. Lay a path
for me, and help me follow your way as I move
forward.

- Amen

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Friday, July 17, 2009

When Entering the Hospital

When Entering the Hospital

God,

I am going into the hospital, and I am
nervous about it. Help me find, in this strange
world of sickness, much love and many new
insights. Above all, help me hear your footsteps
along the corridors and feel your presence when I
am most frightened. With you at my side, I am
confident and assured.

- Amen

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Thursday, July 16, 2009

When You are Ill

When You are Ill

Heavenly Father,

You are the great physician.
I turn to you in my sickness and ask for your
healing. Put your hand upon me and let health and
wholeness flow into me. Help me remember, in this
time of vulnerability, my utter dependence on you.
I commit myself to your loving arms.

- Amen

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Wednesday, July 15, 2009

For My Doctor

For My Doctor

Dear God,

Thank you, for my doctor. Thank you for
her skills and training. Give her the insight she
needs to diagnose my illness and determine the right
treatment. Steady her hand and give her the power
to heal in your name.
- Amen

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Tuesday, July 14, 2009

When a Loved One is Ill

When a Loved One is Ill

God,

My loved one is ill. I ask for your healing
power to come upon them. You give us life
and you have the power to renew life. I believe in
your power to heal. Open my loved one to whatever
form your healing power takes. And help me
remember that, no matter what happens, you are the
same yesterday, today and forever. You are always
with us.

- Amen

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Monday, July 13, 2009

In a Plane

In a Plane

God,

Sometimes flying makes me nervous. I
know airplanes are safe, but still I worry. Give
me your peace, God, and help me remember that
you are watching over this plane every moment it is
aloft. Bless the men and women in the cockpit. Bless
the flight attendants and all the passengers. Keep
your hands on the intricate workings of the engines
and all other parts of this plane. Remind me that
flight is a miraculous gift from you, and that when
this plane speeds through the air it is obeying the
physical laws of the world you created. As I look at
the sky above and the earth below, I praise you for
the beauty of your creation. I place myself confidently
in your care, knowing that, just as you guide me on
the ground, so your loving arms protect me in the air.

- Amen

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Sunday, July 12, 2009

In the Car

In the Car

God,

I commit this car and everyone in it to your
protection. The streets are busy and the way can
be confusing. Keep us safe from the dangers of the
road. Give us courtesy and patience with other drivers.
And help us reach our destination swiftly and easily,
always knowing that you are with us.

-Amen

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Saturday, July 11, 2009

On the Street

On the Street

Dear Lord,

Keep all members of my family in
your watchful care as they make their way on
the streets. Keep them safely in your sheltering arms.
In Jesus’ name.

-Amen

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Friday, July 10, 2009

For the Power to Forgive

For the Power to Forgive

God,

You told us to forgive those who hurt us.
And yet, I find this hard to do. Deliver me
from the hateful pleasure of nursing a grudge. It
brings only misery. Instead, help me want to forgive.
Then fill my heart with generosity. Make me bigger
than my little self. Help me know the incredible
pleasure of reconciliation.

-Amen

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Thursday, July 9, 2009

For a Competitor

For a Competitor

Heavenly Father,

I live in a society that values
competition highly, a dog-eat-dog world that
encourages people to win at all costs. But that’s not
how you are at all. You are humble and kind and
encourage us to love even our enemies. God, help
me love those who compete against me. Help me
do the right thing. And if someone who competes
with me treats me badly, help me remember what
you say: “Justice is mine; I will repay, saith the
Lord.” I commit this competitive situation into your
hands and ask for your guidance. Help me behave
with integrity and seek your blessing even for those
who treat me poorly. Help me love them as you
love me. In Jesus’ name.

-Amen

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Wednesday, July 8, 2009

When You Feel Resentful

When You Feel Resentful

God,

I am feeling resentful. Maybe there are
good reasons for my resentment. Maybe there
aren’t. Either way, take these feelings from me.
Resentment is really just a desire to hurt another—
but I am only hurting myself. Help me forgive.
Make me bigger than my resentment.

- Amen

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Tuesday, July 7, 2009

For Someone Who Doesn’t Like Me

For Someone Who Doesn’t Like Me

God,

There is a person in my life who doesn’t
like me. Or so it seems. If there is something I
am doing to rub that person the wrong way, please
help me recognize it and stop. Help me see myself
as they see me, and give me the strength and humility
to change the things that offend them. Establish a
good spirit between us. I want a loving relationship
with this person. Help me do what it takes to
achieve that.

-Amen

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Monday, July 6, 2009

When Husband and Wife Are Fighting

When Husband and Wife Are Fighting

Lord,

Help us to remember when we first met
.and the strong love that grew between us. At
some point, we stopped putting you at the center of
our relationship, and our love faltered. Help us to
restore our marriage by turning to you. Harmonize
our misunderstandings and show us the good in
one another. Make us mindful of our tongues,
controlling the unkind remark and the sharp
retort. Help us instead say kind and loving things
and ask forgiveness of one another. We put our
marriage into your hands, God. Please heal it. All
this we ask in the name of your Son, Jesus.

-Amen

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Sunday, July 5, 2009

When Children Misbehave

When Children Misbehave

God,

I love my children but they are driving me
to distraction. I’m losing control. I need help.
I realize I can never direct them in their young lives
until I live my own life with integrity. Give me the
strength and wisdom to be a good example. Replace
my anger and shouting with patience, trust and a
sense of humor. Help me see their restless energy as
a sign of vitality and a part of their development.
Even when I am tired and upset, help me find joy
with them. Help me remember that children are a
gift from you, an opportunity to learn wisdom,
discipline and true, selfless love. Thank you for that
gift. Please don’t let it get me down.

- Amen

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Saturday, July 4, 2009

When In Financial Trouble

When In Financial Trouble

God,

Help us straighten out our financial
problems. We haven’t been good stewards of
our money. Give us a new attitude and a new
commitment to managing our finances wisely and
responsibly. If our problems are beyond our repair,
help us find a way, your way, to meet our obligations.
We place this need before you, knowing that you
will guide us to a good solution.

- Amen

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Friday, July 3, 2009

When There Are Problems At Work

When There Are Problems At Work

Lord,

There is trouble at my work. Please give
me the skill, tact and courage to fix it. Help
me be an example and a resource to my boss and
colleagues. Banish my fears and replace them with
trust in you. Help me remember that all jobs, no
matter how humble, are a calling from you, an
opportunity to practice following your ways and
making your presence known. Thank you for the
gift of work. Help me use it wisely.

- Amen.

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Thursday, July 2, 2009

When in Grief

When in Grief

Heavenly Father,

You know how deep my grief
is. I long for the touch of a hand, the sound of
a voice that is stilled. You are merciful and kind.
You will comfort my wounded heart. Wipe the tears
from my eyes. Thank you for understanding so well
our poor human hearts and for letting us lean on
you. In Jesus’ name.

- Amen

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Wednesday, July 1, 2009

When Family Relationships Are Troubled

When Family Relationships Are Troubled

God,

Help us to see the good in those who make
us so unhappy. Help us to be as generous as
you are. Replace hostility with love and understanding.
Help us search our hearts and be honest
about our faults. Give us the happiness that families
are meant to know.

- Amen

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