Father, there is no one more generous than you. The Gospel was an act of generous love! Shape my heart and mind to reflect the generous example that you have set for us. I don't want to be attached to my money or resources; I want to live with an open hand knowing all things come from you. Give me a heart to bless others with the resources you've graciously given to me.
Day Five
January 7, 2024
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.