Dear Father God,

Thank you for giving us a new day, a new start. Thank you for your mercy given of your love for us and from a compassionate understanding that we will never be perfect in our walk. You understand that we will fall down and that without you and your help, we will struggle to withstand the pressures of this world. Thank you for that love.

Father, please forgive me where I have fallen short lately and where I have placed things in this world ahead of you and ahead of my time with you. Even though I feel like lately I have had a constant tug from the world, and I am feeling so much conviction, I’ve been constantly reminded of your love and patience. I am reminded that you are graceful and merciful and compassionate in your correction and that you are not like the people in this world. You forgive us and you lift us back up and set us back in the path and give us light to see our next footstep. But we have to look to you, and believe and know that you love us that much.

I heard a quote from a movie last night that said in effect, “do you believe in my love for you”. Please help me to see myself as you see me and to know that I am worthy of that much love. When I look in the mirror, help me to see beyond the surface of my skin and see a reflection of you. And when others look at me, please help me to show them a reflection of you.

Father, please be my strength as I learn everyday and as I try to surrender and die to my own flesh. I am weak without you. I need you every day. I never want to lose sight of my need for you. Please continue to help me to grow in wisdom and understanding of your word. Please lead me to the places where my gifts will be used for your glory and to help others. Show me my spiritual gifts and help me to grow in them.

Let me never stop hearing your voice and seeing your work! I love you and I need you forever and always. Amen 🙏 ♥️