Amos 5:24 But let justice roll out like waters, And righteousness like an ever-flowing stream. Holy God, today we remember and honor the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He was one of the great prophetic voices for equality, justice, dignity, and respect for all who are oppressed. With grateful hearts, we remember the many reform movements that grew out of his work—work that came at great personal cost to him and to his family. Today we pray for those who se

Mark 5: 18-20 18 And as He was getting into the boat, the man who had been demon-possessed was begging Him that he might accompany Him. 19 And He did not let him, but He *said to him, “Go home to your people and report to them what great things the Lord has done for you, and how He had mercy on you.” 20 And he went away and began to proclaim in Decapolis what great things Jesus had done for him; and everyone was amazed. Father God, we are grateful for the marvelous ways You

2 CORINTHIANS 5 :7 We live by faith, not by sight. 1 THESSALONIANS 5 :18 Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. Heavenly Father, You call us to a life of thankfulness, and You desire that every moment be punctuated with praise. When we criticize or complain, we act as though we could run the world better than You. From our limited human perspective, it may sometimes seem as if things are mismanaged—but we do not know what You know,

Romans 8:15-17 For you have not received a spirit of slavery leading to fear again, but you have received a spirit of adoption as sons by which we cry out, “Abba! Father!” 16 The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are children of God, 17 and if children, heirs also, heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him so that we may also be glorified with Him. Heavenly Father, we can’t fully put into words how grateful we are to belong to You.

Deuteronomy 31:12 Assemble the people, the men and the women and children and the alien who is in your town, so that they may hear and learn and fear the Lord your God, and be careful to observe all the words of this law. Father God, when we look at troubled people through Your eyes, we become more aware of the brokenness in their lives. We see their hurt and are better able to look beyond their faults to recognize their needs. Our hearts grow less critical and judgmental, an

Matthew 5:14 You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Lord, we thank You for the people You place in our lives—those who guide us with wisdom, steady us in confusion, and reflect Your grace when our own vision grows dim. Through them, we see Your faithfulness at work, reminding us that we never walk alone. May our hearts remain grateful for the mentors, friends, and brothers and sisters in Christ who lovingly point us toward Your truth.

Psalm 46:10-11 10  Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth! 11  The Lord of hosts is with us; The God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah Heavenly Father, teach us to be faithful and still in the seasons when You are not giving special revelation and when no excitement or thrill seems to stir our hearts. These are the days of “ordinary life,” when celebrations have passed, vacations have ended, and no ministry events fil

John 14:27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. Merciful Father, we pray for Your peace to prevail in our lives. We are overwhelmed by news of violence, war, corruption, and the pressures of our own struggles—illness, financial strain, and family turmoil. Lord, our burdens are real, and we bring them before You. Gracious God, like the psalmist, we cry out and trust

Ecclesiastes 3: 1-4 To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven: 2  A time to be born, And a time to die; A time to plant, And a time to pluck what is planted; 3  A time to kill, And a time to heal; A time to break down, And a time to build up; 4  A time to weep, And a time to laugh; A time to mourn, And a time to dance. Father God, We make countless decisions throughout our lives—often without knowing their long-term impact. We wonder how the choic

Hebrews 6:10 For God is not unjust so as to forget your work and the love which you have shown toward His name, by having served and by still serving the saints. Father God, in our culture, people often admire the wealthy, influential, and beautiful—leaving many of us feeling unseen and overlooked. In the world’s foolish and faulty estimation, we may be told we’re not the right color, not attractive enough, or lack the right background. Too often, we spend our lives trying to

Hebrews 4:16  Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need. Lord God, thank You for meeting us at our points of need.  When we cry out to You in prayer, You hear us and answer.  As we move toward You, You come to us; freeing us from our fears and healing our souls’ diseases.  Lord, You bless us with all we need to experience victory in the storms of life, strength during our moments of weakness and peace

Luke 18: And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint. Merciful God, You are our Heavenly Father who loves us with an everlasting and loyal love. You showed that love by giving us a way to stay connected with You at all times—the beautiful gift of prayer. It’s like having a direct line that’s never busy and never turned off. We pray when we eat, when we worship, when life feels hard, and when things are going well. And no matte

Proverbs 19:24 Lazy people take food in their hand but don’t even lift it to their mouth. Lord God, we seek Your forgiveness for being slothful stewards of the faith. We confess that there are times when You prepare banquet tables of blessings before us, yet “we take them in our hands but never lift them to our mouths.” In doing so, we rob ourselves of joy and of the many benefits that come when we diligently serve You with grateful hearts. Too often, we overlook the blessing

Ecclesiastes 3:11 He has made everything beautiful in its time. Also, He has put eternity in their hearts, except that no one can find out the work that God does from beginning to end. Most Gracious God, You have placed within every heart a longing for eternity — a “God-shaped” space that only You can fill. We spend our lives searching for meaning, yet only in Jesus, our Savior, do we find the One who truly satisfies the deepest desires of our souls. Lord, we see life clearly

Luke 6:27–28 But I say to you who hear: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, and pray for those who spitefully use you. God, help us to love even when it’s hard — when people ignore us, talk behind our backs, or just don’t show love in return. Just like You loved us when we didn’t deserve it, teach us to show that same kind of grace and mercy to others. Remind us that sometimes the person who hurt us most is the one who needs kindness t

James 1:3 Knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. Merciful Father, You are the God who sees the depths of our hearts...

Philippians 4:6-7 Don’t worry about anything. Instead, tell God about everything. Ask and pray. Give thanks to him. Then God’s peace...

John 10:10 I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. Luke 5:32 I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to...

Romans 8:28 (NKJV): “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.” Holy God, in times when life feels overwhelming—when relationships are strained, when our bodies grow weary, when our finances fall short—we turn to You as our source of strength and understanding. Teach us to seek Your face above all else, remembering that You are faithful to walk with us in every season. Help us to resist fear

Matthew 16:18 I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it. Our...