In The Name!

 

 

“And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.”

 

— Colossians 3:17 ESV

 

 

 

Father God,

 

Help me to represent my Lord Jesus well this day—in my thoughts, words and actions—and may my life become a continual act of giving thanks, through Him to You.

 

As a grateful follower of Your Son, Jesus, let every aspect of my daily life reflect well on the One whose Name and Love I carry with me, into this dark and lost world. 

 

Let me ever be conscious of the impression that I leave with others, so that I would always show them the love of Christ—that they might be changed by the Christ they see in me, for Your glory.

 

Help me remember to speak only words of life, truth, love and encouragement to everyone that I encounter, both today and every day.

 

Help me always remain obedient to Your commands and submitted to Your authority—to depend on Your strength and remain in Your peace, serving You in all things with joy.

 

Let my life be an offering of grateful worship to You for all the gentle compassion, patient mercy, complete forgiveness, amazing grace, and unfailing love that You have poured out over me through Jesus Christ.

 

Help me to represent my Lord Jesus well this day—in my thoughts, words and actions—and may my life become a continual act of giving thanks, through Him to You.

 

In the name of Jesus, Amen.

Give Thanks to the LORD!

 

Let them give thanks to the LORD for his unfailing love
    and his wonderful deeds for mankind,
for he satisfies the thirsty
    and fills the hungry with good things.

 

—Psalm 107:8-9 (NIV)

 

 

 

Loving LORD,

May I always offer sincere thanks for Your enduring love and all You have done.

 

For too long I have continued in my sinful tendencies to whine and complain about things that are not within my control to change—things that You either allowed or caused to happen—instead of praising You for Your unfailing love for us, and for all the amazing things You have done, are doing, and still have yet to bring to pass.

 

Help me to understand the seriousness of continuing down the pathway of complaining—a pathway which can lead me to a place of turmoil, even to the point of questioning Your goodness and rejecting the truth of Your Sovereignty.

 

Help me to remember that You long for me to always express my thanks to You—not because You need my thanksgiving, but because within that attitude of gratefulness You cause my faith to grow and are able to satisfy the hunger and thirst of my soul with good things.

 

Work in me to keep me grateful in all situations—so that I might stay at peace and experience the joy of knowing that You are always working for my ultimate good.

May I always offer sincere thanks for Your enduring love and all You have done.

 

In the name of Jesus, Amen.

Childlike

 

“I tell you the truth, anyone who doesn’t receive the Kingdom of God like a child will never enter it.”

 

—Mark 10:15 (NLT)

 

 

 

 

Loving Father God,

 

Teach me how to come to You like a child, that I might enter into all that You have for me—both in the here-and-now, and for all eternity to come.

 

Teach me how to come to You with childlike humility—knowing that I have only my heart to offer You and that I can do no good thing apart from You.

 

Teach me how to come to You with childlike dependence—knowing I am helpless and hopeless without You, but that even still, I can find my help and hope in You.

 

Teach me how to come to You with childlike inquisitiveness—that I might gain knowledge, grow in wisdom, and leave behind my foolish ways.

 

Teach me how to come to You with childlike faith—asking confidently for Your best for me and believing You will give me every good thing You have for me.

 

Teach me how to come to You with childlike obedience—willingly going and doing that which You require of me, knowing You always have my best interests at heart.

 

Teach me how to come to You with childlike gratefulness—giving thanks and rejoicing in all situations for all Your goodness, knowing You work all things together for my good.

 

Teach me how to come to You with childlike love—a love that is purely motivated and freely offered, just because of who You are.

 

Teach me how to come to You like a child—that I might enter into all that You have for me, both in the here-and-now, and for all eternity to come.

 

In the name of Jesus, Amen.

The Breath of the Almighty

 

 

“The Spirit of God has made me,
and the breath of the Almighty gives me life.”

 

—Job 33:4 (ESV)

 

 

 

 

 

Almighty God,

 

May I never take for granted that it is Your Spirit that has made me and Your breath that gives me life.

 

Your Spirit has made me according to Your image. I bear the imprint of You, Father God, upon my spirit!

 

You—the same God that breathed out the stars and galaxies—are the God that breathed life into me. By Your Word and by Your Spirit my life is sustained with every breath You give to me.

 

You fill my lungs and fill my heart, so that I might continually give praise and thanks to You—the Giver of all good things!

 

May I never take for granted that it is Your Spirit that has made me and Your breath that gives me life.

 

In the name of Jesus, Amen.

Perfect Faithfulness

 

 

O LORD, You are my God;

I will exalt You, I will praise and give thanks to Your name;

For You have done miraculous things, 

Plans formed long, long ago, [fulfilled] with perfect faithfulness.

 

—Isaiah 25:1 (AMP)

 

 

Sovereign and Faithful LORD,

 

You are—and forever will be—my God!

 

May I always honor and praise You—exalting You with every area of my life and giving thanks to Your Name with every word of my testimony.

 

Help me to remember and to boldly declare all the wonderful things that You have done—those miraculous things that I have read about in Your Word as well as the wonderful, amazing and supernatural things that I have witnessed first-hand in my own life.

 

Thank You for showing forth Your sovereignty with perfect faithfulness—as You fulfill every plan that You formed long, long ago, according to Your specific timing and purpose, for Your upmost glory.

 

You are—and forever will be—my God!

 

In the name of Jesus, Amen.

 

Represent Well

 

 

And whatever you do or say, do it as a representative of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through him to God the Father.

 

—Colossians 3:17 (NLT)

 

Father God,

 

Help me to represent my Lord Jesus well this day—in my thoughts, words and actions—and may my life become a continual act of giving thanks, through Him to You.

 

As a grateful follower of Your Son, Jesus, let every aspect of my daily life reflect well on the One whose Name and Love I carry with me, into this dark and lost world. 

 

Let me ever be conscious of the impression that I leave with others, so that I would always show them the love of Christ—that they might be changed by the Christ they see in me, for Your glory.

 

Help me remember to speak only words of life, truth, love and encouragement to everyone that I encounter, both today and every day.

 

Help me always remain obedient to Your commands and submitted to Your authority—to depend on Your strength and remain in Your peace, serving You in all things with joy.

 

Let my life be an offering of grateful worship to You for all the gentle compassion, patient mercy, complete forgiveness, amazing grace, and unfailing love that You have poured out over me through Jesus Christ.

 

Help me to represent my Lord Jesus well this day—in my thoughts, words and actions—and may my life become a continual act of giving thanks, through Him to You.

 

In the name of Jesus, Amen.

To Give Thanks

 

Let them give thanks to the LORD for his unfailing love
    and his wonderful deeds for mankind,
for he satisfies the thirsty
    and fills the hungry with good things.

 

—Psalm 107:8-9 (NIV)

 

 

Loving LORD,

May my mouth be filled with heartfelt thanks to You—for Your unfailing love and for the wonderful things You have done for us all—so that what I think and do would truly be offered as worship to You.

 

For too long I have continued in my sinful tendencies to whine and complain about things that are not within my control to change—things that You either allowed or caused to happen—instead of praising You for Your unfailing love for us, and for all the amazing things You have done, are doing, and still have yet to bring to pass.

 

Help me to understand the seriousness of continuing down the pathway of complaining—a pathway which can lead me to a place of turmoil, even to the point of questioning Your goodness and rejecting the truth of Your Sovereignty.

 

Help me to remember that You long for me to always express my thanks to You—not because You need my thanksgiving, but because within that attitude of gratefulness You cause my faith to grow and are able to satisfy the hunger and thirst of my soul with good things.

 

Work in me to keep me grateful in all situations—so that I might stay at peace and experience the joy of knowing that You are always working for my ultimate good.

May my mouth be filled with heartfelt thanks to You—for Your unfailing love and for the wonderful things You have done for us all—so that what I think and do would truly be offered as worship to You.

 

In the name of Jesus, Amen.

To Come Like a Child

 

“I tell you the truth, anyone who doesn’t receive the Kingdom of God like a child will never enter it.”

 

—Mark 10:15 (NLT)

 

Loving Father God,

 

Teach me how to come to You like a child, that I might enter into all that You have for me—both in the here-and-now, and for all eternity to come.

 

Teach me how to come to You with childlike humility—knowing that I have only my heart to offer You and that I can do no good thing apart from You.

 

Teach me how to come to You with childlike dependence—knowing I am helpless and hopeless without You, but that even still, I can find my help and hope in You.

 

Teach me how to come to You with childlike inquisitiveness—that I might gain knowledge, grow in wisdom, and leave behind my foolish ways.

 

Teach me how to come to You with childlike faith—asking confidently for Your best for me and believing You will give me every good thing You have for me.

 

Teach me how to come to You with childlike obedience—willingly going and doing that which You require of me, knowing You always have my best interests at heart.

 

Teach me how to come to You with childlike gratefulness—giving thanks and rejoicing in all situations for all Your goodness, knowing You work all things together for my good.

 

Teach me how to come to You with childlike love—a love that is purely motivated and freely offered, just because of who You are.

 

Teach me how to come to You like a child—that I might enter into all that You have for me, both in the here-and-now, and for all eternity to come.

 

In the name of Jesus, Amen.

Miraculous Things

 

O LORD, You are my God;

I will exalt You, I will praise and give thanks to Your name;

For You have done miraculous things, 

Plans formed long, long ago, [fulfilled] with perfect faithfulness.

—Isaiah 25:1 (AMP)

 

 

Sovereign and Faithful LORD,

 

You are—and forever will be—my God!

 

May I always honor and praise You—exalting You with every area of my life and giving thanks to Your Name with every word of my testimony.

 

Help me to remember and to boldly declare all the wonderful things that You have done—those miraculous things that I have read about in Your Word as well as the wonderful, amazing and supernatural things that I have witnessed first-hand in my own life.

 

Thank You for showing forth Your sovereignty with perfect faithfulness—as You fulfill every plan that You formed long, long ago, according to Your specific timing and purpose, for Your upmost glory.

 

You are—and forever will be—my God!

 

In the name of Jesus, Amen.

To Represent My Lord Jesus

 

And whatever you do or say, do it as a representative of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through him to God the Father.

 

—Colossians 3:17 (NLT)

 

Father God,

 

Help me to represent my Lord Jesus well this day—in my thoughts, words and actions—so that my very life becomes a continual act of giving thanks, through Him to You.

 

As a grateful follower of Your Son, Jesus, let every aspect of my daily life reflect well on the One whose Name and Love I carry with me—into this dark and lost world. 

 

Let me ever be conscious of the impression that I leave with others, so that I would always show them the love of Christ—that they might be changed by the Christ they see in me, for Your glory.

 

Help me remember to speak only words of life, truth, love and encouragement to everyone that I encounter, both today and every day.

 

Help me always remain obedient to Your commands and submitted to Your authority—to depend on Your strength and remain in Your peace, serving You in all things with joy.

 

Let my life be an offering of grateful worship to You for all the gentle compassion, patient mercy, complete forgiveness, amazing grace, and unfailing love that You have poured out over me through Jesus Christ.

 

Help me to represent my Lord Jesus well this day—in my thoughts, words and actions—so that my very life becomes a continual act of giving thanks, through Him to You.

 

In the name of Jesus, Amen.

Let Them Give Thanks

 

Let them give thanks to the LORD for his unfailing love
    and his wonderful deeds for mankind,
for he satisfies the thirsty
    and fills the hungry with good things.

 

—Psalm 107:8-9 (NIV)

 

Loving LORD,

May my mouth be filled with heartfelt thanks to You—for Your unfailing love and for the wonderful things You have done for us all—so that what I think and do would truly be offered as worship to You.

 

For too long I have continued in my sinful tendencies to whine and complain about things that are not within my control to change—things that You either allowed or caused to happen—instead praising You for Your unfailing love us, and for all the amazing things You have done, are doing, and still have yet to do.

 

Help me to understand the seriousness of continuing down the pathway of complaining—a pathway which can lead me to a place of turmoil, even to the point of questioning Your goodness and rejecting the truth of Your Sovereignty.

 

Help me to remember that You long for me to always express my thanks to You—not because You need my thanksgiving, but because within that attitude of gratefulness You cause my faith to grow and are able to satisfy the hunger and thirst of my soul with good things.

 

Work in me to keep me grateful in all situations—so that I might stay at peace and experience the joy of knowing that You are always working for my ultimate good.

May my mouth be filled with heartfelt thanks to You—for Your unfailing love and for the wonderful things You have done for us all—so that what I think and do would truly be offered as worship to You.

 

In the name of Jesus, Amen.

Like a Child

 

“I tell you the truth, anyone who doesn’t receive the Kingdom of God like a child will never enter it.”

 

—Mark 10:15 (NLT)

 

Loving Father God,

 

Teach me how to come to You like a child, that I might enter into all that You have for me—both in the here-and-now, and for all eternity to come.

 

Teach me how to come to You with childlike humility—knowing that I have only my heart to offer You and that I can do no good thing apart from You.

 

Teach me how to come to You with childlike dependence—knowing I am helpless and hopeless without You, but that even still, I can find my help and hope in You.

 

Teach me how to come to You with childlike inquisitiveness—that I might gain knowledge, grow in wisdom, and leave behind my foolish ways.

 

Teach me how to come to You with childlike faith—asking confidently for Your best for me and believing You will give me every good thing You have for me.

 

Teach me how to come to You with childlike obedience—willingly going and doing that which You require of me, knowing You always have my best interests at heart.

 

Teach me how to come to You with childlike gratefulness—giving thanks and rejoicing in all situations for all Your goodness, knowing You work all things together for my good.

 

Teach me how to come to You with childlike love—a love that is purely motivated and freely offered, just because of who You are.

 

Teach me how to come to You like a child—that I might enter into all that You have for me, both in the here-and-now, and for all eternity to come.

 

In the name of Jesus, Amen.

Miraculous Things

 

O LORD, You are my God;

I will exalt You, I will praise and give thanks to Your name;

For You have done miraculous things,

Plans formed long, long ago, [fulfilled] with perfect faithfulness.

—Isaiah 25:1 (AMP)

 

Sovereign and Faithful LORD,

You are—and forever will be—my God!

Let me always honor and praise You—exalting You with every area of my life and giving thanks to Your Name with every word of my testimony!

Help me to remember and to boldly declare all the wonderful things that You have done—those miraculous things that I have read about in Your Word as well as the wonderful, amazing and supernatural things that I have witnessed first-hand in my own life!

Thank You for showing forth Your sovereignty with perfect faithfulness—as You fulfill every plan that You formed long, long ago, according to Your specific timing and purpose, for Your upmost glory.

You are—and forever will be—my God!

In the name of Jesus, Amen.