Day 13 – God, Help Me Love Like Jesus Loved

Jesus said the second “most important command” is to, “love your neighbor as You love yourself.” Matthew 22:39

I don’t know about you … not often, but occasionally, I can get to the end of the day and feel like I’ve loved “my people” pretty well.

But then there are those other days, those “not often” days.

And there are far too many of those days … when I don’t love “my people” well and I don’t even want to talk about the people who aren’t on my people “list.”

I want to do better. I need to do better! Maybe you do too.

Will you pray with me..?

God, Help Me Love Like Jesus Loved

Father, I need Your help.

Your Son, Jesus said:

So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other. John 13:34

A commandment that falls right next to loving You with all my heart, mind, soul, and strength … is loving like Jesus loved.

Father, that means You want me to love…

Compassionately. Matthew 14:14
Sacrificially. John 15:13
With humility, patience, kindness, and forgiveness. Ephesians 4
Without favoritism or prejudice. James 2:8–9
Unconditionally. Colossians 3:14
Even my enemies. Matthew 5:44

I really want to love like Jesus because I know it’s what You want, what You command. People are just really hard to love sometimes.

I know, that doesn’t surprise You!

But then again, Your command doesn’t say I’m to love when it’s easy.

You commanded me to love like Jesus loved.

Please help me! Please make me more like Jesus.

Help me look beyond my “self” and see people as He saw them.

Jesus SAW the broken, sick, and hungry in need of healing and love. He looked beyond the surface into the person.

Jesus SAW…

The person who needed Him … a Redeemer, a Savior, a Shepherd, a King.
The person who needed … kindness, healing, help, freedom, and hope for the future.

Father, please help me look beyond the surface and not only see the need but help me see in every person I meet … someone who is dearly loved and precious to You.

Help me see Jesus in them and love as if I’m loving Him.

Jesus also said, “For I was hungry, and you fed me. I was thirsty, and you gave me a drink. I was a stranger, and you invited me into your home. I was naked, and you gave me clothing. I was sick, and you cared for me. I was in prison, and you visited me.” Matthew 25:35–36

And when asked how that’s possible, He replied…

“I tell you the truth when you did it to one of the least of these, my brothers and sisters, you were doing it to me!” Matthew 25:40

That is loving like Jesus!

It’s seeing everyone as “the least of these.” For the truth is, we are all hungry, thirsty, and in need. We all need Your love.

So, by Your grace, may I surrender my “self” and look beyond the surface. May I serve others like I’m serving You.

Help me love like Jesus loved.

I ask this in His name. Amen.

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Day 12 – God, Please Help Me Love You with All My Heart

12 / 3 / 18

Jesus said:

“The most important commandment is this: ‘Listen, O Israel! The Lord our God is the one and only Lord. And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength.” Mark 12:29–30

If you’re like me, you want that. Oh, how you want that. But the truth is, I fall so far short of loving God the way He wants me to love Him. So much of “me” simply gets in the way.

If you relate to the struggle, will you pray with me…

God, Please Help Me Love You with All My Heart

Father, I want to love You with all my heart, soul, mind, and strength.

How could I not? You have done so much for me.

You love me. 1 John 4:19
You are always with me. Isaiah 41:10 and Matthew 28:20
You gave Jesus to suffer and die for my sins. 2 Corinthians 5:21
You give me the gift of faith. Ephesians 2:8
You forgive me. 1 John 1:9
You give me everything I need. Luke 12:31
You give me Your Word. 2 Timothy 3:16 and Hebrews 4:12
You promise me eternal life in Your presence. Romans 6:23

And … Your Spirit helps me and prays for me. Romans 8:26

When I stay focused on You, when I worship You, when I’m still and listen, and when I pray without ceasing … it’s easy to love You with all my heart.

But when the enemy distracts and tempts me, when sin overtakes me, when life is hard or when I’m worried and afraid … I fall short and I’m sorry.

Your Son, Jesus said:

If you love me you will keep my commandments. John 14:15

“This is my commandment: Love each other in the same way I have loved you.” John 15:12

Again, I fall so far short of Your will for me. Please forgive me.

And help me…

Love You through worship and praise.
Love You through prayers of thankfulness.
Love You by making You my greatest treasure.
Love You by learning more about You every day.
Love You by obeying Your commandments.
Love You by loving others.

Loving You with all my heart is self-sacrificing service and that’s hard in a world that screams at me the importance of SELF.

I believe that by Your grace, You will help me love with a love that is patient and kind.

I believe as I surrender myself to You, You are able to give me everything I need to live free of jealousy and pride. You will help me to hold my tongue when I’m tempted to be boastful or rude. You will help me serve others, remain patient, and forgive. You will help me never give up and never lose faith. You will give me hope and the strength I need to endure through every circumstance. (Based on 1 Corinthians 13:4–7)

On my own, I can’t. But with Your help, I can and I will love You with all my heart.

Thank you, Father! Your grace overwhelms me. Amen.

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Day 11 – God, I Want to be More Like Jesus

12 / 2 / 18

Have you ever read the book or seen the movie, In His Steps, by Charles Sheldon?

It’s the book that inspired the saying, “What Would Jesus Do?”

Sometimes I wonder if we’ve trivialized the saying.

But it’s not just a saying, it’s downright Biblical…

For God called you to do good, even if it means suffering, just as Christ suffered for you. He is your example, and you must follow in His steps. 1 Peter 2:21

So, today I’d love to have you join me as I pray…

God, I Want to be More Like Jesus

Father, Your Word tells me You want me to be more like Jesus … to love like He loves even if it means suffering.

I’m ashamed by how very far I fall short of that goal. Please forgive me.
Honestly, the thought of suffering frightens me. Please help me.

Your Word says:

At one time we thought of Christ merely from a human point of view. How differently we know Him now! This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun! 2 Corinthians 5:16–17

Thank you for making me a new person. You are working in me, giving me new life and working in me to make me more like Jesus.

Oh, Father, my heartfelt prayer is to be completely surrendered to Your work in my life.

To be more like Jesus, who…

Was exactly like You in everything.
But did not think being equal with You
was something to be used for His own benefit.
He gave up His place with You in heaven
and made Himself nothing.
He was born as a man,
and became a servant…
fully humbled and fully obedient,
even when it caused His death—death on a cross.
Based on Philippians 2:6–8

Yes, I want to be humble, obedient, and completely surrendered.

To have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had. Philippians 2:5

Father, I pray that from Your glorious and unlimited resources, You will empower me with inner strength through Your Spirit. And I ask that Your Son, Jesus will always be welcome and at home in my heart, that I will trust Him completely. May the roots of my faith grow down into the depth’s of Your love and keep me strong. And by Your grace, may I have the power to fully understand how wide, how long, how high, and how deep Your love is. Please make me completely new with the fullness of life and power that comes from Your Spirit. (Based on Ephesians 3:17–19)

It is only with Your help, that I can surrender my selfishness and become more like Jesus.

Thank you for never giving up on me and for loving me with a perfect love greater than anything I could ever hope for or desire.

Please make me more like Jesus, in whose precious name, I pray. Amen.

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Day 10 – God, I Need You – Please Increase My Faith

12 / 1 / 18

Watch the news or scroll through any social media feed and there’s plenty of evidence that bad things happen … even to “good people.”

A fact that held me in the grip of fear for far too much of my life.

But I’ve finally accepted the fact that fear is a faith issue.

So today, I’d love for you to join me as I pray…

God, I Need You – Please Increase My Faith

Father, So often, I find myself crying out, “Lord, I believe. Help me overcome my unbelief.” Mark 9:24

I believe You love me. I believe Jesus died and rose again to give me life. I believe Your Spirit is with me.

Yet sometimes I’m still afraid that some tragedy or crisis will occur and simply be too great for my broken heart to endure. I afraid You won’t answer this prayer I’ve prayed for so long.

Forgive me and help me … Please increase my faith.

Father, You have always been with me in the past, and I believe You will meet all of my needs in the future.

With Your help, I will hold Your promises close to my heart and remember…

You give power to the weak and strength to the powerless. Isaiah 40:29

You hold me by the hand and say, “Don’t be afraid. I am here to help you.” Isaiah 41:13

You will never leave me or forsake me. Deuteronomy 31:8

You supply all my needs from the glorious riches of Your grace, which You have given to me in Christ Jesus.Philippians 4:19

I can … give all my worries and cares to You, for You care about me. 1 Peter 5:7

I don’t need to be troubled or afraid because Jesus “gave the world a gift of peace of mind and heart. A peace that this world cannot possibly give.” John 14:27

I can count on You to be my … “refuge and strength, You are always ready to help me in times of trouble.” Psalm 46:1

Father, when I focus on You … I have nothing to fear!

Your grace is so completely sufficient and Your mercy never ends … I can trust Your promises because Father, “no earthly experience can ever break the bond of love by which You hold me.” (LAB note 2 Timothy 1:12)

The truth is—the closer I am to You, Father, the greater my faith. Staying in Your presence will increase my faith!

So, with Your Spirit’s help…

I will remember all the things You have carried me through in the past.
I will turn to Your Word and cling to Your promises.
I will surrender my fears to You trusting the power of Your love.
I will focus on You when fear lies to me.
I will spend time with You in prayer.

And…

I will proclaim…

I am convinced that nothing can ever separate me from God’s love. Romans 8:38

Father, that’s a promise that will increase my faith.

Thank and praise forever. Amen.

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Day 9 – God, My Life is Crazy – Please Help Me Seek You First

11 / 30 / 1811 / 30 / 18

My “word” for 2018 has been … SEEK.

I based it on Matthew 6:33:

Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and He will give you everything you need.

The thing I’ve realized as the year winds down is that this word “SEEK” will be my focus for the rest of my life!

So, today I’m praying, will you join me..?

God, My Life is Crazy – Please Help Me Seek You First

Father, Why does it always feel like there simply aren’t enough hours in the day to get everything done.

You created everything with perfect order and perfect timing … we’re the ones who have messed it all up. We’re the ones who have things out of order.

I know I’m guilty. I’m sorry, Father. Please forgive me.

And help me glance away from the demands for a moment and turn my attention completely toward You.

May I like David, say…

My heart has heard you say, “Come and talk with me.”
And my heart responds, “Lord, I am coming.”
Psalm 27:8

And when I seek You first, You promise to give me everything I need.

Everything I NEED!

Please help me separate my wants from my needs. So many of the things I pray for are wants more than needs; and yet, like a loving parent, You care about both.

Today I ask You to help me trust You with every detail of my life. Help me surrender my wants and my needs to You.

I surrender my life to You!

I give You my day!

I will…

Trust in You, Lord with all my heart;
with Your Spirit’s help,
I will not depend on my own understanding.
I will seek Your will in all I do,
and trust You to show me which path to take.
Proverbs 3:5–6

Father, by Your grace, help me to plan and prioritize my day according to Your will.

Help me:

Love and seek You with all my heart, soul, mind, and strength. Matthew 22:37
Love others and make people a priority over possessions. Matthew 22:39
Pray without ceasing. 1 Thessalonians 5:17
Obey Your will as You reveal it to me. 2 John 1:6
Live for Your glory. Romans 6:13

Please grant me wisdom and understanding, peace and patience.

Father, when I’m tempted to focus on the problem in front of me and my heart and mind spin with worry and confusion … gently draw me back. Hold me close. I need You.

I trust You. I love You. I will forever and always, SEEK YOU FIRST!

In Jesus name and with the Spirit’s help. Amen.

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Day 8 – God, Help Me Be Still and Listen to the TRUTH

11 / 29 / 1811 / 29 / 18

So many voices claim and proclaim they are telling the truth.

Teachers, preachers, politicians, family and friends all share their personal views as the truth. The classroom, social media, entertainment, books, papers, articles, TED talks, AAAGH!

How’s a person supposed to know what’s true? Absolutely true?

Will you join me as I pray…

God, Help Me to Be Still and Listen to the TRUTH

Father, I need Your help today.

There are so many voices all claiming they have the truth and some of them even allege that they’re sharing Your truth.

Your Word says:

“Be still, and know that I am God! I will be honored by every nation. I will be honored throughout the world.” Psalm 46:10

Jesus said:

My sheep listen to My voice; I know them, and they follow me. John 10:27

And:

The Helper is the Holy Spirit. The Father will send Him in My place. He will teach you everything and help you remember everything I have told you. John 14:26

Father, please help me to stop and listen for Your voice of truth. Speak to my heart and mind through Your Word and prayer and fill me with Your Holy Spirit that I might KNOW the TRUTH!

Forgive me for allowing busyness and chatter to clutter my thoughts.

With Your help, I will set aside social media and entertainment for a time each day to quietly sit with You … to be still and listen and know the truth!

May this be my prayer…

Father, I will listen to what You say,
and treasure Your commands.
I will tune my ears to wisdom,
and concentrate on understanding.
Hear me as I cry out for insight,
and ask for understanding.
I will search Your Word as if searching for silver;
and seek truth like a hidden treasure.
May I understand what it means to fear the Lord,
and be blessed with the knowledge of God.
Grant me wisdom, Lord!
Teach me knowledge and understanding.
Make me honest and grant me a treasure of common sense.
Be my shield and help me walk with integrity.
Guard my paths and make me just and fair.
Protect me and make me faithful to You as You
are faithful to keep Your promises.
(Based on Proverbs 2:1–8)

Promises like…

Then you will understand what is right, just, and fair,
    and you will find the right way to go.
For wisdom will enter your heart,
    and knowledge will fill you with joy.
Wise choices will watch over you.
    Understanding will keep you safe.
Proverbs 2:9–11

Father, help me remain faithful to all Jesus taught in Your name, that I might KNOW the TRUTH and live each day with knowledge, understanding, and wisdom that enables me to walk in freedom. John 8:31–32

By Your grace, in Jesus name. Amen.

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Day 7 – God, Help Me – I Need Your Perfect Peace

11 / 28 / 1811 / 28 / 18

I spent far too many years as an anxious chronic worrier and although, by God’s grace, I’m so much better…

I still slip into old bad habits occasionally.

Maybe you can relate. Please join me as I pray…

God, Help Me – I Need Your Perfect Peace

Father, It’s been so hard for me not to worry about this problem. I want it solved. Really, I’d like it to go away.

Jesus said, “In this world, you will have trouble.” John 16:33

But I don’t want trouble or problems or pain or heartache.

So, I worry.

But Jesus also said,^“Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to your life? Since you cannot do this very little thing, why do you worry about the rest?” Luke 12:25–26

Worry is a worthless waste of my time and You have so many good things for me to do.

I’m sorry! Please forgive me for allowing the doubts of my weak faith to overshadow the truths I know from Your Word.

Truths like…

Give all your worries and cares to God, for He cares about you. 1 Peter 5:7

You love me. You care about me. You know and want what is best for me even when it doesn’t feel like the best at the moment. Father, You see the beginning from the end and the end from the beginning. You know everything about me down to the very number of my days.

So, today I give my worries and cares to You, trusting You to replace them with Your hard to understand perfect peace.

Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6 –7

And when I’m tempted to let my mind replay anxieties and concerns, please help me to focus on and trust in You.

You never forsake those who seek You. Psalm 9:10
All Your promises are true. Psalm 18:30
You promise to help when I commit my ways to You. Psalm 37:5
Everything You do is just and good. Psalm 111:7
I can trust You. Psalm 33:4

I will keep my thoughts fixed on You. I will, by Your grace and with Your help, trust You and Your promise to give me and keep me in perfect peace.

You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in You, all whose thoughts are fixed on you! Isaiah 26:3

Thank you, Father. In a world full of chaos and clutter … You alone are my perfect peace. Amen.

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Day 6 – God – I Need to be Strong and Courageous

11 / 27 / 1811 / 28 / 18

Would you describe yourself as strong and courageous?

God commanded Joshua:

“Be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord, your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9

It wasn’t a suggestion, it was a command.

So, will you join me as I pray…

God – I Need to be Strong and Courageous

Father, Please help me. I need to be strong and courageous!

I’m weak and afraid. I’m exhausted. I feel like I’ve prayed and prayed and still I’m stuck … this problem, this struggle looms large in front of me.

Paul wrote about a struggle he had with something he called the “thorn in the flesh”:

Three different times I begged the Lord to take it away. Each time He said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” 2 Corinthians 12:8–9

Weakness is okay? You work best in my weakness?

Is it because when I admit my weaknesses I’m ready to surrender to Your power?

Just a few sentences later, Paul wrote:

“When I am weak, then I am strong!” 2 Corinthians 12:10b

So, when I admit I can’t … I’m ready to receive Your “can.”

The “can” that is able to help me do “all things” when I’m weak and tired and afraid. When I’ve prayed and prayed and I don’t see the changes I desire.

Father, I surrender my all to You. My thorns. My weaknesses. My failures. My successes. My battles. My needs. My all!

I surrender to You in the name and by the power of Your Son and my Lord, Jesus.

Like David, I will seek You when I need to be strong…

Seek the Lord and His strength; seek His presence continually! Psalm 105:4 (ESV)

I will claim Your promises when I need to be strong…

God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble Psalm 46:1

Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand. Isaiah 41:10

As soon as I pray, you answer me; You encourage me by giving me strength. Psalm 138:3

Father, Please make me strong and courageous when I am weak and weary and when my fears seem greater than my faith.

I need to be strong. I need You. I love You. I surrender my all to Your amazing grace and mercy. And I trust You to give me everything I need to be strong and courageous one day at a time … today, tomorrow, and forever.

In the name of Jesus, who is “the one who is, who always was, and who is still to come—the Almighty One.” Forever and ever. Amen.

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Day 5 – God, I Need Your Help to Fight This Battle

11 / 26 / 18

We are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places. Ephesians 6:12

The battle is real my friends! You can feel it. Even as you pray for yourself and loved ones, you are wounded and weary. The enemy is working to defeat and discourage us.

So, today I’m praying…

God, I Need Your Help to Fight This Battle

Father, I need You! Please Help Me!

This battle is hard and painful and discouraging. My friends and family are broken and hurting. I’m broken and hurting.

So many are fighting physical, mental, and spiritual attacks.

Jesus said,

The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly. John 10:10 (ESV)

The thief IS the enemy of Your children’s souls. But I don’t want to focus on the enemy or the evil he is doing. Father, I want to stand on the promise an abundant life through Jesus who has already defeated the “thief” and won the victory.

Paul wrote:

Can anything ever separate us from Christ’s love? Does it mean He no longer loves us if we have trouble or calamity, or are persecuted, or hungry, or destitute, or in danger, or threatened with death? No, despite all these things, overwhelming victory is ours through Christ, who loved us. Romans 8:35,37

Nothing can separate me from Your love. You have made me victorious! In Christ, I am more than a conqueror!

So, when I have to fight this battle … help me remember Jesus’ words:

“I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth, you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.” John 16:33

Father, You want so much more for me than a life lived like a discouraged battle-weary warrior. So, today I’m asking You to make me bold to fight this battle.

Solomon wrote … the godly are as “bold as lions.” Proverbs 28:1

And James wrote:

So humble yourselves before God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. James 4:7

Make me bold as lions.
Keep me humble and surrendered before You.
And Help me resist the devil and make him flee.

I have the sword of the Spirit, Father. I have Your Word. I have Your Spirit’s presence. In and with You, I have everything I need to fight this battle.

I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength! Philippians 4:13

In Jesus name, I pray. Amen.

I am so blessed that you are joining me for this journey…

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Day 4 – God, Please Help Me Forgive When It’s Hard

11 / 25 / 18

In all honesty, it’s just hard to forgive sometimes.

It’s easier when the offense has no lasting consequences but when living out the aftermath of someone’s offense goes on and on and on and there’s a daily reminder … well, those are the times I just don’t want to forgive.

But Jesus didn’t say, forgive when you want to or forgive when it’s easy, He said:

“When you are praying, first forgive anyone you are holding a grudge against, so that your Father in heaven will forgive your sins, too.” Mark 11:25

So, today I’m asking…

God, Please Help Me Forgive When It’s Hard

Father, I want Your forgiveness. I need Your forgiveness yet again, today!

Jesus told us to pray like this…

Forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us. Luke 11:14

On my own, that’s hard and truthfully, there are some things, some people … I just don’t want to forgive.

I need You…

Please, help me forgive!

Because forgiveness isn’t about what did or did not happen, forgiveness is about love.

Your Word says:

Since God chose you to be the holy people He loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Make allowance for each other’s faults and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others. Colossians 3:12–13

When I think about … yes, REALLY THINK about all the ways I’ve fallen short of Your will and the countless times You have forgiven me, simply because You are gracious and merciful. Because You are love!

Forgiveness is love! And love is why You sent Your Son to suffer punishment for my offenses.

Each day, I tell You, “I love You!”

And Your Spirit prompts me with the Words:

“If you love me, you will keep my commandments.” John 14:15

Including the one that tells me to forgive—even when it’s hard and I don’t want to.

Father, please help me forgive!

It is only with Your help, that I can do the things I don’t want to do, the things that are hard. With Your help, I can choose to obey and surrender my will to Yours. With Your help, I can do the impossible.

Jesus said, “What is impossible for people is possible with God.” Luke 18:27

Father, with Your help, I can love like Jesus! I can forgive like Jesus!

When I remember how graciously You have forgiven me, with Your help, I can…

Please help me forgive!

In Jesus name, I pray. Amen.

I am so blessed that you are joining me for this journey…

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Day 3 – God, Thank You for the Awesome Gift of Forgiveness

11 / 24 / 18

You and I messed up!

Yesterday we took our failures and broken promises to God in Jesus name asking Him to forgive us yet again!

And He did! He does!

So today’s prayer is one of humble gratitude…

God, Thank You for the Awesome Gift of Forgiveness

Father, It wasn’t what I expected. It wasn’t what I deserved as I entered Your holy courtroom with my head hanging in shame. I expected justice and fairness but justice requires punishment and fairness demands retribution.

I knew I was guilty. I had no defense.

All I could say was, “I am so sorry. Jesus, I need You. Please help me! Please forgive me!”

And Jesus stood with me. He became my defense and instead of justice and fairness, You pronounced me innocent … You declared me not guilty.

I am forgiven!

Although, I may still suffer the consequences of my failures in my flesh…

Your Word says:

If we confess our sins to Him, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness. 1 John 1:9

Father, Your justice is full of grace and mercy because Jesus took my guilt and suffered my punishment, I am cleansed. Before You, I am CLEAN!

And although my heart’s desire is to obey Your commands and follow Your will, I fail. Day after day I must humbly enter your courtroom and say, “Father, I’m sorry! Please forgive me for Jesus’ sake.”

And You respond with the gift of forgiveness…

O Lord, you are so good, so ready to forgive, so full of unfailing love for all who ask for your help. Psalm 86:5

And when You forgive, sins are unconditionally gone…

He has removed our sins as far from us as the east is from the west. Psalm 103:12

Through Your grace and mercy, I am pronounced not guilty…

Oh, what joy for those whose disobedience is forgiven, whose sins are put out of sight. What joy for those whose record the Lord has cleared of sin. Romans 4:7–8

Thank you! Words somehow fall far short of the overwhelming joy and gratitude I feel.

Father, please fill me with Your Spirit and help me…

♥ Live out loud the gratitude I feel.

♥ Honor and obey Your will for my life.

♥ Let go of the past.

♥ Trust You with my future.

♥ Live with joy for Your glory today.

♥Surrender my self completely to Your perfect love.

Father, Paul wrote to Titus:

When God our Savior revealed His kindness and love, He saved us, not because of the righteous things we had done, but because of His mercy. He washed away our sins, giving us a new birth and new life through the Holy Spirit. 2 Peter 1:3

Father, Your grace and mercy cover every part of my life. You not only forgive my sins but through your Holy Spirit, You give me a new life … everything I need to live with gratitude and joy. All I need to worship You by living each day of my life for Your glory.

Thank you for Your Awesome Gift of Forgiveness!

Amen!

I am so blessed that you are joining me for this journey…

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Day 2 – Father, I’m Sorry. Please Forgive Me!

11 / 23 / 1811 / 23 / 18

It’s not easy is it?

I hate admitting where I’ve fallen short. I try hard to honor and obey God’s will … to love Him with my whole heart, mind, soul, and strength and love others as I love myself. But the truth is I don’t even come close.

So, would you join me today in a bold prayer of repentance…

Father, I’m Sorry – Please Forgive Me

Father, here I am again reciting the ways I’ve fallen short of Your will for me.

Too often, I say and do things You’ve forbidden and I fail to do what You command.

I don’t love the way you want me to.

And that doesn’t include my unkind thoughts and selfish attitudes.

I sometimes wonder if that might be one of the reasons I fail to come before You with child-like boldness …

But Your Word says,

If my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and restore their land. My eyes will be open and my ears attentive to every prayer made in this place. 2 Chronicles 7:14–15

So, I’m here humbled before You, Lord, to tell You how very sorry I am and asking You to – PLEASE FORGIVE ME!

By the power of Your Spirit, help me do better.

Help me love like Jesus!

And one more confession, Father…

John wrote:

Do not love this world nor the things it offers you, for when you love the world, you do not have the love of the Father in you. 1 John 2:15

Oh, Father, it’s hard not to love the things of this world. They are so right in my face.

I ask Your forgiveness for this too! PLEASE FORGIVE ME!

Give me discernment to know the truth … Your truth!

Fill me with Your love because it is only through Your love that I am able to love You and others as Your Word commands.

Thank you for hearing my prayer, Father! And thank you for the gift of Your promised forgiveness.

In Jesus precious and holy name, I pray. Amen!

And AMEN!

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Day 1 – Is Just A Simple Prayer of Thanks

11 / 22 / 1811 / 23 / 18

How perfect that our 40 Days of Mountain Moving Prayer Journey should begin on a day that so many of us celebrate as Thanksgiving Day.

Because beginning with thanks and praise is the best way for you and me to take the focus off ourselves for just a moment and turn it to the One who loves us so much He sacrificed everything to make us His own.

So, Day One…

Just a Simple Prayer of Thanks

Father God, thank you! You alone deserve all my thanks and praise. So, today, I join the angel voices proclaiming:

“Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom
and thanksgiving and honor
and power and strength belong to our God
forever and ever! Amen.”
Revelation 7:12

Father, You pour countless blessings into my life the greatest of which is calling me through the power of Your Holy Spirit, allowing me to know and love You—the only true God, and Jesus Christ, the One You sent to earth. John 17:3 And through Him, You have made me Your very own child.

A child who is not only invited but who is welcomed into Your holy presence at any time through the gift of Your Word and prayer.

It’s a gift too amazing and wonderful to comprehend. Yet, in faith, I proclaim, “AMEN!”

Because…

All of God’s promises have been fulfilled in Christ with a resounding “Yes!” And through Christ, our “Amen” (which means “Yes”) ascends to God for His glory. 2 Corinthians 1:20

On top of this greatest of gifts, You bless me with family and friends to love, a home to shelter me, food to nourish me, and things to do that I might know purpose in my life.

Your grace overwhelms me. Your mercy humbles me. Your love … too wonderful for words.

Father, even in this prayer of thanks I know there are things in my life that are broken and need Your healing touch. Yet, I will thank You! For it is in those things that I recognize my great need for You.

So, today as I begin this 40 Day Prayer Journey…

Please fill me with Your Spirit.
Please give me the weapons I need for the battle at hand.
Please increase my faith and give me eyes to see the mountains You are moving.
Please make me bold…

Solomon wrote that “the godly are as bold as lions.” Proverbs 28:1

And Paul wrote that under the New Covenant of the Gospel, the promise we have in Jesus through the life-giving power of the Holy Spirit, we have this “new way [that] gives us such confidence, we can be very bold.” 2 Corinthians 3:12

What an awesome and beautiful gift it is to be allowed to boldly come to You with the trust of a little child, who is confident and secure in her Father’s love.

“Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanksgiving and honor and power and strength belong to our God forever and ever! Amen!”

And AMEN!

I am so excited that you’re here…

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Mountain Moving Prayers that will Empower Your Faith

11 / 19 / 1811 / 19 / 18

What’s your one thing?

Well, let me back up for a minute.

The other morning I woke up with this thought on my heart and mind…

End the Year with 40 Days of Mountain Moving Prayers

I’ve finally realized that the Lord often wakes me with a prompting because it’s one of the few times during the day that my head isn’t full of thoughts racing around like a toddler on a sugar high.

That morning’s prompt challenged me to pray bold prayers every day for the last 40 days of the year.

Which is why I began with the question … what’s your one thing?

What’s that thing you’ve been praying for as long as you can remember. And if you’re honest, it’s that thing you’ve prayed for so long you’ve started to lose hope.

I have one! Really, I have more than one. And I’ll bet you do too.

Maybe you’ve prayed for…

A loved one to know and love Jesus as their Lord and Savior.
The chronic pain that is limiting you to end.
The broken relationship with a parent, child, sibling, or friend to be healed.
The job opportunity that you long for to finally come along.
A church family where you can feel like you finally belong.
The healing of a loved one who needs a miracle.

Or maybe your prayer is for…

A stronger faith.
More hope.
Increased wisdom.
Or courage and strength.

Maybe your one thing is something else, some burden that’s always with you … just below the surface.

You need a mountain to be moved!

There is an account in the Gospels where Jesus had revealed His divinity to Peter, James, and John through a literal “mountaintop” experience. And as they stepped back into ministry, they were encountered by a father pleading for his son. Jesus challenge to them all was…

“You don’t have enough faith, I tell you the truth, if you had faith even as small as a mustard seed, you could say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it would move. Nothing would be impossible.” Matthew 17:20

I’ve always felt convicted by those words as I’m well aware that I fall short of having “enough” faith for the impossible.

Mark fleshed it out with a few more details…

“One of the men in the crowd spoke up and said, “Teacher, I brought my son so You could heal him. He is possessed by an evil spirit that won’t let him talk. And whenever this spirit seizes him, it throws him violently to the ground. Then he foams at the mouth and grinds his teeth and becomes rigid. So I asked your disciples to cast out the evil spirit, but they couldn’t do it … Have mercy on us and help us, if You can. v. 17–18, 22

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve entered the heavenly throne room feeling helpless and hopeless praying, “Have mercy on me and help me, if You can.”

And every time, Jesus reply is the same…

“What do you mean, ‘If I can’?” Jesus asked. “Anything is possible if a person believes.” v. 23

Anything is possible! Even mountain moving.

Yet, like the father pleading for his son, my cry is …

“Lord, I believe. Please help me overcome my unbelief.” v. 24

Oh, how I want anything is possible mountain moving faith. I want to go into 2019 completely surrendered, watching for miracles. I want to fully trust that when mountains move in my life, it’s not the size of my faith but the greatness of God that made it happen.

You see, anything is possible!

But mountain moving faith isn’t about you or me…

Mountain moving faith is about trusting that God is sovereign and completely in control. Mountain moving faith is keeping our focus on Jesus, “Our faith comes from Him and He is the One Who makes it perfect.” (Hebrews 12:2 NLV)

Too often I feel like there’s something I need to do to have mountain moving faith. I need to spend more time studying the Bible or praying without ceasing. I need to be more obedient or do more ministry.

And although those things are all great and certainly bless my relationship with the Lord and His people, I wonder if maybe anything is possible mountain moving faith is as simple as asking, seeking, and knocking…

“Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you.” Matthew 7:7

And that’s why I’m inviting you to join me for 40 days beginning this Thursday…

I want to ask, seek, and knock.

I want to Pray 40 Days of Mountain Moving Prayers.

So…

Every day from November 22nd through December 31st, I’m going to share a 2-minute post that will inspire you to keep praying bold prayers for your one thing.

♥ We will ask God for mountain moving faith.

♥ We will seek Him through the verses of Scripture.

♥ We will knock on the door of the heavenly throne room in prayer.

I would love for you to subscribe to Counting My Blessings, if you haven’t already, so you can receive the link each morning in your inbox.

I know! This is the busiest time of the year and I’m asking you to sign up for one more thing but I promise this will only be a 2- minute a day commitment…

Honestly, I think I’m a little crazy to be committing to writing every day right now. But God is inviting us into something I believe will be life-changing.

I believe we are going to see mountains move.

Because I believe … with God everything and anything is possible.

So, let’s ask and seek and knock … and watch what only God can do when we go to Him with anything is possible mountain moving prayers.

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7 Verses that will Help You Pray with a Grateful Heart

11 / 8 / 1811 / 9 / 18

Meister Eckhardt, a German theologian from the 13th Century once said,

“If the only prayer you said was thank you, that would be enough.”

If you’re like me, your thank you prayers are less frequent than your “please fix, heal, help, and provide, etc.” prayers.

It’s so easy to set aside all God has done in the past when I’m facing the needs in front of me.

But thank God, His future love, grace, mercy, and care do not depend on my gratitude for His past love, grace, mercy, and care.

Today…

I want to take Meister Eckhardt’s words to heart and simply say, “thank you” with a grateful heart!

And I thought you might want to do some grateful heart praying with me.

7 Verses that will Help You Pray with a Grateful Heart

1 Corinthians 15:56–57

For sin is the sting that results in death, and the law gives sin its power. But thank God! He gives us victory over sin and death through our Lord Jesus Christ.

Father, thank you for Jesus! Thank you for the victory I have in Him. His death and resurrection defeated sin, death, and Satan. They have no power of me. They have NO power over me. I am forgiven. I am Yours. I have a hope and a future. I have life full and abundant. I have so many reasons to live today with a grateful heart! Thank you!

1 Thessalonians 5:18

Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.

Father, thank you for the gift of Your Spirit who guides me to know Your will and gives me the courage and strength I need to be thankful in all circumstances. Honestly, it seems impossible to be thankful in the middle of the struggle but Your Word says that with You, everything is possible … even a grateful heart in trying times. And even when it’s impossible to be thankful for the circumstances Your Spirit gives me all I need to be thankful for the courage and strength that will see me through. Thank you!

Psalm 95:1–3

Come, let us sing to the Lord!
    Let us shout joyfully to the Rock of our salvation.
Let us come to Him with thanksgiving.
    Let us sing psalms of praise to him.
For the Lord is a great God,
    a great King above all gods.

Father God, You are King of kings and Lord of lords. You are my Creator, my Redeemer, and my Advocate. You hear my prayers and praises. Please Lord, by the power of Your Spirit, help me keep my focus on You … on your grace and mercy. You are love. You are all I need! Thank you, Father.

James 1:17

Whatever is good and perfect is a gift coming down to us from God our Father, who created all the lights in the heavens. He never changes or casts a shifting shadow.

Father, as You created this world, You declared it good! You made people in Your image and declared them very good and even when we made a mess of Your world and our lives, You stayed the same. You loved us and sent Jesus as the best gift of all.

Thank you for Your unchanging promises that give me hope and for Your Spirit who gives me all I need to live with love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Thank you for Your unchanging grace, mercy, and constant love.

Colossians 4:2

Devote yourselves to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart.

Father, by Your grace, prompt me to pray with thanksgiving. May I be devoted to spending time with You in prayer. The desire of my heart is to be faithfully mindful of Your perfect presence and remember that in all circumstances I can turn to You with the praises and the pleas of a surrendered heart.

Psalm 28:7

The Lord is my strength and shield.
I trust Him with all my heart.
He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy.
I burst out in songs of thanksgiving.

Father, I trust You! What an amazing blessing! I believe Your grace is sufficient in all circumstances. Because of the ways You have worked in my life … I know You will give me courage and strength when I need it! What joy to realize that You are always with me giving me everything I need to live one day at a time. Thank you!

Romans 11:36

For everything comes from Him and exists by His power and is intended for His glory. All glory to Him forever! Amen.

Father, You are King of kings and Lord of lords. Everything I have comes from Your hand. The world and all that is in it exist by Your power and all creation of proclaims Your glory. May I join in the song of praise that will last eternally, for You alone are worthy and from a grateful heart, I give You my thanks!

As I’ve written these prayers, I’ve realized that I want to make thanking and praising God for who He is a regular part of my prayer life. Although, I may remember to thank Him for what He does … who He is, changes every part of my life.

God is Creator. – Genesis 1:1, 1 Corinthians 8:6, Revelation 4:11.
God is Redeemer – Job 19:25, Psalm 19:14, Psalm, 103:4, Luke 1:68
God is Advocate/Helper – John 14:26, John 15:26, 1 John 2:1

He is Provider:

And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of His glory in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19

Just because He loves.

And that’s reason enough to pray without ceasing with a grateful heart!

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