JACKS DAILY DEVOTIONAL THOUGHTS
(Psalm 5:3) “O Lord in the morning will I direct my prayer…”
Whether you dread mornings or cherish them, there’s no denying that the “dawn” brings the chance for a new day, a fresh start, and perhaps even a reset in you life and relationship with God
As I have repeatedly stated all week long… there is an old proverb that says “seven days with out prayer makes one weak”… so for this 1st week of October, we have been praying a specific prayer each day that can help us get our focus in the right place as you begin your day.
All week we have been starting our day with a specific prayer each morning.
We started on October 1st with “a prayer of gratitude” …
Day 2… we continued with “a prayer of belief”…
Day 3… we continued with a “prayer of contentment”…
Day 4… we continued with a prayer of “endurance in Christ”…
Day 5 … we continued with “a prayer of protection”…
Day 6… we pray for “Guidance”…
Today we pray a specific “prayer for our enemies”…
7. A Prayer for My Enemies
God of the Universe, God of all Creation, thank You for the life You have given me.
I am so thankful for the love we share.
Today, even though it might be difficult, help me to honour that love with a generous, and compassionate heart for others.
Help me to love, not only myself and those in my inner circle of family friends, and neighbours, but also those who despise me, those who’d wish me ill will, or see me fall or fail, or to experience calamity in my life.
Help my love for you, eclipse all my worries about what others think of me or about me so that the love I exhibit, your love shining thru me, shines so extravagantly and brightly, that people can look at me and know I belong to You.
Forgive those who hate or wrong me... and help me to forgive them.
Let my life be an inspiration to them so that they might be inspired to follow your path and walk in faith toward you, so we can all share in Your Kingdom forever.
In Your precious name I pray, Amen.
These have been just a few prayers to start your day.
I hope they have been instrumental in helping you start your day and help you focus on the One whom is the answer for every aspect of our lives.
I also hope you will continue with this practice in the days ahead and meet with me each morning as I continue to post these devotions and time of meeting with our good and gracious God.
Whether you read these prayers aloud or in your head, or whether they inspire you to offer your own words of gratitude, repentance, glory, and thanksgiving, know that God hears you and loves you.
Your words are never empty, but rather “a love offering” … proof of your confidence in Him and all that he has promised… from your heart to the Lord’s.
This is the day the Lord has made I will rejoice and be glad in it!
Good Day!
(Psalm 5:3) “O Lord in the morning will I direct my prayer…”
Whether you dread mornings or cherish them, there’s no denyin that the “dawn” brings the chance for a new day, a fresh start, and perhaps even a reset.
There is an old proverb that says “seven days with out prayer makes one weak”… so for this 1st week of October, here are some quick, encouraging morning prayers that can help you get your focus in the right place as you begin your day.
All week we have been starting our day with a specific prayer each morning.
We started on October 1st with “a prayer of gratitude” …
October 2nd … we continued with “a prayer of belief”…
October 3rd… we continued with a “prayer of contentment”…
October 4th … we continued with a prayer of “endurance in Christ”…
October 5th… we continued with “a prayer of protection”…
Today October 6th … we pray for “Guidance”
6. A Prayer for Guidance
Lord, I don’t know what you know.
I see the world thru different eyes than you, with all-too-human eyes, and I often miss the wider, taller and bigger perspective.
But you see all things, and you know the beginning from the ending.
My thoughts are not your thoughts and your ways are higher than my ways.
Guide my feet, my thoughts, my decisions, and my life so it all points to you and your plan for me.
Help me “fear not” when I am making tough decisions, for I know that if they are not according to your will, I can trust that you will speak truth into my life and steer me back on track.
Thank you that you have promised that “the steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord” and though he stumble he will not be utterly cast down for the Lord upholds him in the palm of His hand; so I trust you to direct my steps this day.
Guide me today and every day Lord, helping me remember with every breath I take, that my job each day is to draw nigh unto you aligning myself with You, Amen.
We’ve just about completed our week of focused prayer.
Remember that each morning prayer has been about focusing our thoughts on God in the morning to start our day in the right direction.
Whether you read these aloud or in your head, or whether they inspire you to offer your own words of gratitude, repentance, glory, and thanksgiving,
Know that God hears you and loves you.
Your words are never empty, but rather “a love offering” … proof of your confidence in Him and all that he has promised… from your heart to the Lord’s.
Good Day!
(Psalm 5:3) “O Lord in the morning will I direct my prayer…”
Whether you dread mornings or cherish them, there’s no denying that “dawn” brings the chance for a new day, a fresh start, and perhaps even a reset.
There is an old proverb that says seven days with out prayer makes one weak… so for this 1st week of October, here are some quick, encouraging morning prayers that can help you get your focus in the right place as you begin your day.
All week we have been starting our day with a specific prayer each morning.
We started on October 1st with “a prayer of gratitude” …
Day 2… we continued with “a prayer of belief”
Day 3 October 3rd we continued with a prayer of contentment…
Day 4, we continued with a prayer of “endurance in Christ.”
Today Day 5 we continue with “a prayer of protection”.
5. A Prayer for Protection
Heavenly Lord, wrap me in your loving, protective arms today.
When temptations press in, calling my name… keep me safe and empower me to resist their allure, knowing that in every temptation you have provided a way of escape.
Though I am surrounded on every side by pestilence, illnesses, diseases and toxins and other physical attacks as well, please set your angels round about me to bare me up lest I dash my foot against a stone.
Most importantly Lord, help me keep my gaze focused on You and trust that there is nothing on earth that can befall me that can possibly compare to Your great power and might.
You protect me with a passionate, perfect care, and I commit my soul to you now and always, Amen.
Each day this week we are going to continue with a specific prayer.
These are just a few prayers to start your day.
Whether you read these aloud or in your head, or whether they inspire you to offer your own words of gratitude, repentance, glory, and thanksgiving,
Know that God hears you and loves you.
Your words are never empty, but rather “a love offering” … proof of your confidence in Him and all that he has promised… from your heart to the Lord’s.
Good Day!
(Psalm 5:3) “O Lord in the morning will I direct my prayer…”
Whether you dread mornings or cherish them, there’s no denying that “dawn” brings the chance for a new day, a fresh start, and perhaps even a reset.
There is an old proverb that says seven days with out prayer makes one weak… so for this 1st week of October, here are some quick, encouraging morning prayers that can help you get your focus in the right place as you begin each day.
We started on October 1st with “a prayer of gratitude” …
Day 2 October 2nd … we continued with “a prayer of belief”
Day 3 October 3rd we continued with a prayer of contentment…
Today… day 4, I want to continue with a prayer of “endurance in Christ.”
4. A Prayer of Endurance
Lord God, sometimes the tasks before me loom high and insurmountable, like a wall I cannot possibly scale.
I grow weary in my humanity trying to deal with things beyond my abilities.
So I ask your for your abilities from above, to help me, guide me and lead me in my weaknesses today.
Your word says I can do all things thru Christ whom strengthens me.
With Your supernatural power, my faith can move mountains, because it rests in you, the author and the finisher of all things.
Please grant me strength, endurance, health, and stamina today.
Help me with the strength I need as I look to you and devote all I do to You… Amen.
Each day this week we are going to continue with a specific prayer.
These are just a few prayers to start your day.
Whether you read these aloud or in your head, or whether they inspire you to offer your own words of gratitude, repentance, glory, and thanksgiving,
Know that God hears you and loves you.
Your words are never empty, but rather “a love offering” … proof of your confidence in Him and all that he has promised… from your heart to the Lord’s.
Good Day!
(Psalm 5:3) “O Lord in the morning will I direct my prayer…”
Whether you dread mornings or cherish them, there’s no denying that “dawn” brings the chance for a new day, a fresh start, and perhaps even a reset.
There is an old proverb that says seven days with out prayer makes one weak… so for this 1st week of October, here are some quick, encouraging morning prayers that can help you get your focus in the right place as you begin your day.
For the next six days I want to lead you in a prayer each morning that will help to make each day stronger than before.
We started on October 1st with “a prayer of gratitude” … yesterday we continued with “a prayer of belief”
Today I want to continue with a prayer of contentment in Christ and His finished work of salvation for each of us.
3. A Prayer of Contentment
Father God, sometimes my heart yearns for things I don’t have yet I think I need, instead of cherishing the blessings you have already given me.
Today, I choose to relinquish all my wants and instead, rest in your love and your provision.
Father you are enough, and I trust you and your word that says you will never leave us or forsake us.
Thank you that I can trust in You and your promise; that I will never see the righteous forsaken nor their seed begging bread.
Thank you that all my needs are met according to your great riches in glory thru Jesus Christ my Lord.
Help me to “cast not away my confidence in you that has a great recompense of reward”, and to let faith in you and what you have promised in your word carry me thru this day... Amen.
Each day this week we are going to continue with a specific prayer.
These are just a short prayer at the beginning of each day to start your day and get your focus on the one who will open and close the necessary doors so that you can be more than a conqueror in life.
Whether you read these aloud or in your head, or whether they inspire you to offer your own words of gratitude, repentance, glory, and thanksgiving,
Know that God hears you and loves you.
Your words are never empty, but rather “a love offering” … proof of your confidence in Him and all that he has promised… from your heart to the Lord’s.
Good Day!
(Psalm 5:3) “O Lord in the morning will I direct my prayer…”
As I said yesterday, whether you dread mornings or cherish them, there’s no denying that “dawn” brings the chance for a new day, a fresh start, and perhaps even a reset.
There is an old proverb that says “seven days with out prayer makes one weak”… so here are some quick, encouraging morning prayers that can help you get your focus in the right place as you begin your day.
We started this exercise on October 1st and for the next six days I want to lead you in a prayer each morning.
A prayer that will help to make each day stronger than before.
We started yesterday October 1st with a prayer of thanksgiving…
Today I want to continue with a prayer of affirmation or confession of faith or belief in Christ and His finished work of salvation for each of us.
Day 2 “A Prayer of Belief”
Lord, In this time of busy, hectic rushing about, with so many priorities clamouring for my attention, help me to push aside all the other voices I will hear during this day that are competing for my heart and mind.
Instead, let the truth of the great “I Am” wash over me.
Help me cling to you as my only source of rescue and refuge.
Help me know in every ounce of my being that you are my Lord and my Saviour, the Alpha and Omega, the Beginning and the End.
Help me have the same humility and passion as the father in (Mark 9:23-24) who begged Jesus to
heal his son, crying out “I do believe… help me overcome my unbelief!”
In you I trust, and in you I place my hope, now and forever,
In you I trust, and in you I place my hope, now and forever,
Amen.
Each day this week we are going to continue with a specific prayer.
These are just a few prayers to start your day but to help you touch base with the only sure hope and security mankind has in this world.
Whether you read these aloud or in your head, or whether they inspire you to offer your own words of gratitude, repentance, glory, and thanksgiving,
Know that God hears you and loves you.
Your words are never empty, but rather “a love offering” … proof of your confidence in Him and all that he has promised… from your heart to the Lord’s.
Good Day!
Each day this week we are going to continue with a specific prayer.
These are just a few prayers to start your day but to help you touch base with the only sure hope and security mankind has in this world.
Whether you read these aloud or in your head, or whether they inspire you to offer your own words of gratitude, repentance, glory, and thanksgiving,
Know that God hears you and loves you.
Your words are never empty, but rather “a love offering” … proof of your confidence in Him and all that he has promised… from your heart to the Lord’s.
Good Day!
(Psalm 5:3) “O Lord in the morning will I direct my prayer…”
Whether you dread mornings or cherish them, there’s no denying that “dawn” brings the chance for a new day, a fresh start, and perhaps even a reset.
Like springtime, the sun’s rays cast a glimmer of hope and renewal, even on the foggiest, gloomiest, and rainiest of mornings.
(Lamentations 3:22-23) reminds us “the Lord’s mercies never fail and are restored with every rising sun”… while (Psalm 30:5) says that “while weeping stays for the night, joy comes in the morning”.
Life style coaches often advise people embarking on a lifestyle change to start their day with a “positive, affirming routine”.
Whether that’s meditation, a workout routine, or a healthy breakfast; starting the day “right” leads to a strong noon, and that momentum carries through until nightfall.
Similarly, starting your day in prayer, by bowing heart, mind, and soul to the Lord of the universe, can propel your day from being “ho-hum” to “positively sparking” with the fire of the Holy Spirit welling up within you.
On this first day of October I want to start its first week with a commitment to prayer.
There is an old proverb that says "seven days with out prayer makes one weak"… so for the next seven days, here are some quick, encouraging morning prayers that can help you get your focus in the right place as you begin your day.
For the next seven days I want to lead you in a prayer each morning that will help to make each day stronger than before.
1. A Prayer of Gratitude
Heavenly Father, thank You for who you are!
You made the heavens and the earth, the land and the sea, the fish that swim in the waters and the creatures that crawl upon the shores, and you made me.
Your Word says I am fearfully and wonderfully made.
That I am the apple of your eye; and that you have great favour for me!
Help me, Lord, not to take any of this for granted.
I know that I do not deserve the blessings you choose to bestow upon me, yet You trust me with them anyway.
You do this because you love me, because you are perfect and good, and because your ways are infinitely higher than my own.
Thank you, Father God, for breath in my lungs and the warmth of the sun on my skin.
Thank you for my salvation; for the forgiveness and justification I experience because of the gift of your son, Jesus Christ.
Help me to hold this gratitude in my heart all day long, to overflow with the joy of it as I share it with others in all that I think, say, and do.
In your holy and precious name I pray, Amen.
Good Day!