Lord, you know a lack of forgiveness is so pervasive in our culture. We see it in homes, the workplace, and even in the Church. It causes division that grieves your heart. I know I can forgive because you forgave me first. Today I pray you give me strength to forgive those in my life who may not deserve it. I don't want to be held captive to the feelings that keep me stuck in a past offense. I want to be set free from a heart that is bitter, making my heart a pleasing home for you. Set me free from these feelings today. Help me to forgive!
Day Ten
October 10, 2023
Day One (Prayer Gathering)
January 3, 2024
Lord, thank you for loving me before I ever loved you. I come before you today and ask that you would help me love you better. Holy Spirit, fill me with the desire to please you. Like David, I want to be known as a person after your own heart. Amen
Day Two
January 4, 2024
Jesus, you said the world would know we are your disciples by the love we have for one another. Increase my love for my neighbor. Give me patience for my loved ones. Allow me to extend grace to those that don't deserve it, just like you have done for me. Grant me a heart for loving others so that everyone may see I am your disciple and your name would be made great on the earth. If loving others well will point them to you, then I want to love people for the rest of my life!
Day Three
January 5, 2024
Lord, you have commanded us to pray at all times, without ceasing, and I confess I struggle with this. I confess that I sometimes don’t want to pray. I ask today that you increase my desire to pray. Draw me closer to your heart and will so that I can partner with you in prayer to bring about your will here on the earth. Lead me in developing a lifestyle of prayer. Show me the times and the ways to pray and to be disciplined in my desire to pray. When I don’t know the words, just let me know your heart.