Daily Prayers - October

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October 21

Lord, I humbly come to you

To thank you in every circumstance
- For your grace
- For your Love

I pray that your wisdom helps guide my mind, my mouth and my hands during this week for your honor.

I know that if I work for you first - my efforts will not be in vain and will benefit those I love.

Please give me peace of mind, joy in my heart and love for
- my family,
- my friends,
- my neighbors
and my foes

In your name Jesus. Amen

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Dear Lord God, help me to realize that the "good news" is that You are discoverable, that You are all that Jesus Christ declared You to be. Through Christ I can glimpse the very heart of You, and know that You are a God of love, hope and strength; through Him, I know that I can trust You with my world, and my life. ... Help me in turn to be trustworthy, to let You know in countless ways each day that You can rely on me. For this I thank You.

In Jesus' name I pray.

Amen.

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Eternal God, may I know the value of the gift of life. May I think seriously of it, and not through abuse or neglect cripple it, remembering that it is mine to sow, to grow, and to reap. I pray that I may care more for the food and raiment of my soul than I care for the food and raiment of my body. Amen.

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Lord God, almighty and everlasting Father: you have brought me in safety to this new day. Preserve me with your mighty power that I might not fall into sin, nor be overcome by adversity, and in all I do, direct me to the fulfilling of your purpose, through Jesus Christ my Lord. Amen. The Book of Common Prayer

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Rooted and Grounded

Ephesians 3:14-19

Dear Father, transcendent in power and fullness,

I bow my knees before you, Father, from whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named.

According to the riches of your glory strengthen me with your might in my innermost being, that Christ may dwell in my heart through the trust I have in him.

Root me and ground me in love so that I may have the power to comprehend - along with all your holy people - what is the breadth and length and height and depth of your goodness.

In the name of Jesus Christ I honor you and ask these blessings from your hand. Amen.

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Dear Lord, thank you so much for another day of life on Earth. Thank you for another beautiful sunrise to enjoy. Thank you for the wonderful sounds of nature, from the cool breeze brushing through the trees to the birds singing melodies. You are a wonderful God, full of grace and mercy. I praise you for allowing me another day to spend with my family. I love you Father! Amen.

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Dear Lord, I pray that you would give me strength to be strong for You in the world today. Lord, you know the struggles that I will face today. Be with me as I go through them. Carry me if I am too weak to move. If I stumble in them, forgive me Father. When I succeed in them, I will praise You! You are worthy of all praise and honor. Amen.

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Dear Glorious Father, I pray that I will stay focused on you today. I pray that You will constantly remind me to be content in all of my circumstances. I pray that You will fill me up that I may be joyful all day, even if stress creeps in. I know that through my contentment, You will be glorified. I want to honor You, Father, in all that I do. I praise Your Holy Name! Amen

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Dear Father, thank you for today. Give me the strength to do what must be done today.