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His way not mine

Rise up! Help us!Ransom us because of your unfailing love.

In your majesty, ride out to victory,defending truth, humility, and justice.Go forth to perform awe-inspiring deeds!

Lord God my Father,

May I accept that I am worthy of your love and grace. May I accept your power desire in my heart and do your will.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

Peace in my soul

Why do the wicked get away with despising God?They think, “God will never call us to account.”14But you see the trouble and grief they cause.

How can I know all the sins lurking in my heart?Cleanse me from these hidden faults.13Keep your servant from deliberate sins!Don’t let them control me.

Lord God my Father,

Remove my trouble and grief created by my own foolishness, Reveal the areas in my heart I remain in control of so I may release them to your care. Restore my soul.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

Single purpose

The Lord has done this to you today because you refused to carry out his fierce anger against the Amalekites.

David was now in great danger because all his men were very bitter about losing their sons and daughters, and they began to talk of stoning him. But David found strength in the Lord his God.

Then David asked the Lord, 

You rescue the humble,but you humiliate the proud.

God arms me with strength,and he makes my way perfect.

Lord God my Father,

May I be loyal to you and do your work this day. Remove my stubborn rebellion and create in me a servant’s attitude that follows you completely. I want to do your will, not my flawed desire.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

Getting past myself

I am determined not to sin in what I say.

By your mighty power you rescuethose who seek refuge from their enemies.

Lord God my Father,

Only in you can I live in truth. Lord, reveal my sin and make me whole in my actions. May they only honor you. Remove my doubt in your power.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

Stop believing in limits

“It’s true that the army spared the best of the sheep, goats, and cattle,” Saul admitted. “But they are going to sacrifice them to the Lord your God. We have destroyed everything else.”

“What is more pleasing to the Lord:your burnt offerings and sacrificesor your obedience to his voice?Listen! Obedience is better than sacrifice,and submission is better than offering the fat of rams.23Rebellion is as sinful as witchcraft,and stubbornness as bad as worshiping idols.

The Lord doesn’t see things the way you see them. People judge by outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”

 And the Spirit of the Lord came powerfully upon David from that day on.

Who is this pagan Philistine anyway, that he is allowed to defy the armies of the living God?”

“I can’t go in these,” he protested to Saul. “I’m not used to them.” 

Lord God my Father

Give me a faith that only sees your ability, I am weak and confused and need your direction. Give me power over my own doubt and allow me to build a life that fully honors you.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

Keep me on your path

Saul replied, “I saw my men scattering from me, and you didn’t arrive when you said you would, and the Philistines are at Micmash ready for battle

“You have not kept the command the Lord your God gave you. Had you kept it, the Lord would have established your kingdom over Israel forever.

“Perhaps the Lord will help us, for nothing can hinder the Lord. He can win a battle whether he has many warriors or only a few!”

Lord God my Father,

Help me to understand obedience and give me power to follow it. I have learned other ways, restore me to your path and give me your excitement to follow you. Nothing is beyond your power, even my own past.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

Only after His heart

 And I am here to tell you that you and your family are the focus of all Israel’s hopes.”

As Saul turned and started to leave, God gave him a new heart,

But there were some scoundrels who complained,

“You have certainly done wrong, but make sure now that you worship the Lord with all your heart, and don’t turn your back on him.

Lord God my Father,

I ask for your power to guide me and do wonderful things to heal my family and bring you Glory. I ask you to protect me from being grumpy against you and confess I have done wrong and wish to not turn away from you any more.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

Who am I?

We will all be destroyed along with Dagon, our god.

He pleaded with the Lord to help Israel, and the Lord answered him.

But the people refused to listen to Samuel’s warning. “Even so, we still want a king,” they said. 20“We want to be like the nations around us. Our king will judge us and lead us into battle.”

Lord God my Father,

Help me identify areas in my life that rule over me and are not honoring you. Give me power over my weakness and turn me into your slave so I may only do your will,

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

The amazing author of life

“Yes, I know,” Boaz replied. “But I also know about everything you have done for your mother-in-law since the death of your husband. I have heard how you left your father and mother and your own land to live here among complete strangers.

May the Lord bless the one who helped you!”

“The Lord bless you, my daughter!” Boaz exclaimed. “You are showing even more family loyalty now than you did before, for you have not gone after a younger man, whether rich or poor.

 For he is the son of your daughter-in-law who loves you and has been better to you than seven sons!”

Lord God my Father,

You are so amazing in how you lay out life, Only you can imagine all the wonders life brings and how you use what seems insignificant things for your glory. Lord God, use me as you will so I can play a part in your story.

In Jesus name,

Amen