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To Imitate Jesus

Dear Jesus,
The more I know about you, the more I want to be like you. Your words and actions are a breath of fresh air in a me-minded world that so easily overlooks the needs of others. When I look at the behaviors of the world, I see so much that is lacking. Sadly, the same is true when I look in the mirror.

In thankfulness for the perfect life of obedience you lived in my place, allow my gratitude to influence my attitude. When my attitude is in alignment with your Word, transform my behavior to reflect it. Shape and mold me into your likeness, so that I become a clearer reflection of you as I walk in your footsteps. I want to be intentional about standing out in this dark world as a bearer of your light. Grant me your Spirit, not only to know your will, but to carry it out more and more. 

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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For Moderation

Gracious God,
You go above and beyond in providing my blessings. Not only do you provide my daily bread; you give me more than I need and so much of a what I want. My list of reasons for which to give thanks is never a short one!

Along with these abundant blessings comes the challenge of appreciating them sensibly. While you give me so much to enjoy, I am tempted to overdo it at times. Give me the self control to make use of what you give me in moderation. It isn’t only sinful things I need to guard against, but good things gone to the extreme. Eating, gaming, social media/scrolling, even reading or working out – these and so many other activities are all things that can consume me in an unhealthy way. Help me to be disciplined in my use of your blessings. Do not allow me to be mastered by anything, but always in control, and using all that you give me to your glory.

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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To Serve Others in Worship

Heavenly Father,
Sundays are sacred. When I enter your house of worship, I am eager to be fed and served by you with a diet of law and gospel. So much of worship directs my attention to the many ways you have served me in the past, you currently serve me in the present, and you promise to serve me in the future. How blessed I am to be served by you!

Your service to me inspires my service to others. Help me see the ways I can serve others gathering for worship this morning. I don’t just want to be a Sunday morning consumer, but also a contributor. Use worship as a platform to provide opportunities for me to follow in your footsteps by serving others. Give me the confidence to step in and serve when and where I can, and help others to be unafraid to ask. May your service to me and my service to other be a blessing today. 

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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To Honor Your Name

Holy Father,
The Ten Commandments are intended to be a blessing, not a burden. Nevertheless, since they expose my sin, I naturally bristle before them. With the Second Commandment you emphasize the importance of protecting your name and reputation. Through abuse, misuse, and even simply treating your name too casually, I have failed to give your name the honor and respect it deserves. It’s also a shame when your name is used to curse or wish evil on someone – especially when your name alone is the name that saves! 

May I revere your name by using it for the holy purposes you intended: to pray, praise, and give thanks. I want others to know the blessings associated with your name. Lead me to speak of you with respect and call on you confidently in the presence of others. Help me to appreciate the deep meaning behind the many different names and titles ascribed to you in Scripture and what they reveal about you. I pray that my thoughts, words, and actions will always glorify your name. 

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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To Manage Time Well

Eternal God,
As the creator of time itself, you established it all, from the seasons down to the seconds, for our good. You govern it perfectly and intend for our time of grace here on earth to be a blessing as we manage it in service to you through our service to others.

When we take this gift of time for granted, however, forgive us. Too often we treat it as an endless commodity without limit, and then when it passes us by we wonder what happened. Help us to manage our time well. We recognize there are different seasons of life that are made up of different rhythms and requirements. When we need to spend more time in service to others, let us be wary of neglecting time with our family. When we spend time with our family, let it be quality time, undisturbed by thoughts of work or other responsibilities.

Lead me also to see the importance of down time, time to rest and recover. Guard me from filling every available time slot in my day with more busyness and activity. Instead, help me to see the necessity of maintaining margin in my schedule so that I don’t run myself ragged. Give me the discipline also to guard my daily time with you and refuse to lie to myself by routinely defering because “I’ll get to it later.” Time with you is always time well spent, so help me prioritize it. 

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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For Siblings

Dear God,
Thank you for siblings. Brothers and sisters share a special bond that is unlike any other. At an early age, we push each other’s buttons, which provides us with thicker skin and helps us become more resilient. As we work together on chores and household responsibilities, we being to learn the importance and value of teamwork. Our siblings add more joy to our celebrations and are there to help pick us up when it seems there is little to celebrate. Through older siblings you provide us with examples to imitate. Younger siblings foster in us the ability to nurture and care for others in need. While no brother/sister relationship is perfect, we thank you for giving them to us. Where sibling relationships are strained, provide reconciliation, heal any hurts, and restore those relationships to be a source of blessing.

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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For Wisdom

God of all wisdom,
Daily I am faced with numerous decisions to make. Some of those decisions do not carry much weight, while others do. Regardless, whether big or small, give me the wisdom to make wise decisions. 

Funnel wisdom to me in many ways. Help me to take note of it in my reading. Let me recognize it when I hear it spoken through others. Lead me to retain it when I learn it through my own personal experiences. Surround me with wise people who are willing to share their knowledge and understanding with me, and give me the humility to listen. Then, as you equip me with wisdom, guide me to apply it at every opportunity. 

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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For Courage to Face Fear

Almighty God,
I do not want my fears to debilitate me or limit how you can use me in your service. Whatever, fears I am facing right now, I bring them before you to ask for your help in overcoming them. Grant me the courage to stand up to my fears and face them with your confidence. The pages of Scripture are filled with your calming reminders and your chastising rebukes to your people not to be afraid. I need those reminders, too!

Give me a healthy perspective of fear, so that it serves me instead of suffocating me. It can make me aware of the need to be more careful and cautious in certain situations. Use fear positively to drive me back to you and your strength, so that I am addressing fears the right way – with confidence not in myself, but always in you. Through Jesus’ resurrection, victory is guaranteed. Fill me with the faith to believe it and to show it by boldly taking on my fears, no matter what they are. 

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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For God Pleasing Thoughts

Sanctifying Spirit,
Guide my thoughts today. Since my thoughts determine my speech and actions, take them captive to your will so that I reflect your righteousness in every way possible today. Protect my eyes from anything that could lead to lustful desires creeping in and hijacking my focus. Guard me from greed and any of its lies that seek to chip away at my contentment and replace it with ingratitude. 

Instead, enable me to follow your direction by thinking of what is good and lovely, noble and pure. Make my attitude like that of Jesus, so that I prioritize the needs of others before my own. Lead me to meditate and reflect on your faithful promises throughout the day, so they may encourage me and provide hope if I need it. May I then reflect the joy of my salvation to others as I try to be more deliberate about reflecting on it. Bless my thoughts in ways that lead them to bear fruit in your kingdom.  

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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For Those New to Worship

Heavenly Father,
Sundays are sacred. Today I pray for all of those considering a first-time visit to worship. I also pray for those considering returning to church years or even decades of being away. Whatever it was that prompted this consideration, I pray that you not only lead them to follow through, but also richly bless their decision. Let them find a place of warmth and welcome, free of cold shoulders and judgmental stares. Make their worship a joy and allow law and gospel to be clearly preached, sung, and spoken. Let Jesus as Savior be the highlight of their experience, and send your Spirit to do whatever work is necessary in their heart through your Word. Open their eyes not only to see the blessing of continuing to draw nearer to Jesus in the future, but to his church and people as well.

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.