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Make today the day of reconciliation

Father of all mercies, thank you for renewing our lives through sleep and through this new day.

We awaken with the certainty of your presence and blessing.

You never leave us alone, as long as we walk in the light.

We pray for those who are alone and for those who feel lonely.

Let us remove ourselves from our own concerns to be friendly to them and to introduce them to You.

Make today the day of reconciliation.

Because Christ brought us together. Amen.

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Make Me Prevail

Bless me, Lord, that I might do
  Great things for You;
Against the evils that assail
  Make me prevail.

Against King Saul who sought to still
  The lyre and kill
The shepherd-soldier, David stayed
  His hand and blade.

The Chosen's life let no one take
  For justice' sake;
The flying spear You timely send—
  Saul met his end.

While foes remain, make enemies sleep,
  In slumber deep;
As You gave David victory,
  So do for me.

by J. Randal Matheny. Bible reference: 1 Samuel 26, especially verse 25.

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Praise to the Lord

Praise to you this day, O Lord,
All praise from heaven and earth;
From every thought, from every word,
From every act, may praise spring forth.

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Never a step outside

God omnipotent, use me to show to those on the other side the abyss between living under one's own power and depending every moment upon your Spirit in hope, love, and faith. Let me never take a step outside of your will or where your power will not sustain me.

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Protect me

O LORD, you do not withhold your compassion from me. May your loyal love and faithfulness continually protect me! Ps 40.11

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The gospel too precious to leave to chance

Heavenly Father, thank you for the gift of salvation in Christ, that we might know you and your heart. As you planned from the beginning to save man, let me today look ahead to see how I might prepare the moment to serve and share the Word with others. For the gospel is too precious to leave it to chance.

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As we stamp the prints of our lives

Almighty, Glorious and Everlasting God, in whom we live, move, have our being and before whom all men must someday appear; we humbly ask for Your Divine blessing and protection as we stamp the prints of our lives upon yet another day’s journey. Give us help for patience, compassion, wisdom, and opportunities for the gospel seed to be planted. Do it and we’ll give You the praise; through Christ, Amen. –Dezmond Stevens

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Our lives are broken

God of wholeness and unity, our lives are broken, and we limp from twisted thinking. Forgive! And make us anew, to be like our Lord Jesus, and holy like you.

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Let me store up your word in my heart

O God who speaks, keep me aware of your word as being central to my faith and service. Let me store it up in my heart, that I might obey you and keep sin away. Let it transform me as I ponder its meaning and apply it to my daily walk with you.