Excerpts from Psalm 16
Prayer: "You are the King of my heart, and I give You permission to use whatever I have and all that I am for Your glory. Amen."
And parents, a prayer of blessing over your child: "Son, daughter, may you learn the joy that comes when we serve our King with all of our heart."
Week 5 — Joy in Standing in the Gap (2019)
Excerpts from Psalm 126 (MSG)
Prayer: “God, thank You for standing in the gap for me. I want to be more and more like You."
Prayer of blessing over your child: "Child, may you experience the joy of being like Christ in all that you do, and in all that you are."
Week 4 — Joy in the Crushing and Breaking
Excerpts from Psalm 51.
Prayer: “God, I’m Yours. I submit to Your hand. Crush me, break me, so that I can be one with You again.”
Week 3 — Bringing Joy to God
Excerpts from Psalm 100.
Prayer: Father, You have my whole heart. I want to bring You joy.
Week 2 — The Joy of His Promises (2019)
Excerpts from Psalm 100.
"God, I surrender. You remain. On Your truth, I build my life. And through it all, You are still true. You are good on Your word, and You always keep Your promises. Amen."
Scripture Reading:
- Monday: God is our Provider. [Luke 12:22-31]
- Tuesday: God will finish the good work He started in you. [Philippians 1]
- Wednesday: God will never leave or forsake us. He goes before us. [Deuteronomy 31:3-8]
- Thursday: In Christ, our salvation rests secure. [John 10:27-30]
- Friday: God is faithful to forgive when we confess our sins. [1 John 1:1-9]
- Saturday: God keeps His promises. [2 Peter 3:8-9]
- Sunday: God works all things for the good of those who love Him. He is beside us. He intercedes for us. [Romans 8:28-39]
Week 1 — Longing for Joy (2019)
Excerpts from Psalm 84.
Prayer: God, You deserve my full attention. I am learning to be present with You.
