Thank You for Your holy Word, given by Your own inspiration. Let every page of Scripture be profitable in my life—teaching me truth, reproving what is wrong, correcting my steps, and instructing me in righteousness.
Make me complete in You, thoroughly furnished for every good work You have prepared for me.
Open my heart to receive and obey Your Word today.
In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
Heavenly Father,
Search me this day. Know my heart fully.
Try me, Lord—look into every thought, every motive, every hidden place.
Reveal what is not of You. Cleanse what needs cleansing. Strengthen what is weak.
I open myself to You without reserve.
In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
Heavenly Father,
Thank You for delivering me from the power of darkness
and translating me into the kingdom of Your dear Son.
I praise You for this rescue—
for pulling me out of what once held me
and placing me safely in the light of Christ’s kingdom.
Help me walk each day as one who belongs to Him,
grateful, free, and fully Yours.
In Jesus’ Name,
Amen.
Heavenly Father,
Thank You for the privilege of coming to You in prayer.
Teach me to pray always—with every kind of prayer and earnest request—in the Spirit.
Help me stay alert and watchful, persevering with all diligence, not only for myself but for every saint who needs Your strength and covering today.
Keep my heart soft, my eyes open, and my spirit ready to intercede.
Let Your Spirit guide every word and every silent cry.
In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
Heavenly Father,
Blessed is the one who endures temptation. Lord, when trials come and test my heart, help me to stand firm in Your strength.
Thank You for the promise of the crown of life You have prepared for those who love You.
Keep my love for You steadfast, and let every test draw me closer to You.
In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
If We Could See Beyond Today (also known as Beyond Today)
Words: Jerome McCauley 1909 (sometimes listed as anonymous)
Text is in the public domain.
Music is commonly by Norman J. Clayton 1943
Tune itself remains under copyright.
1
If we could see beyond today
As God can see,
If all the clouds should roll away,
The shadows flee,
O’er present griefs we would not fret,
Each sorrow we would soon forget,
For many joys are waiting yet
For you and me.
2
If we could know beyond today
As God doth know,
Why dearest treasures pass away
And tears must flow,
And why the darkness leads to light,
Why dreary days will soon grow bright;
Some day life’s wrong will be made right,
Faith tells us so.
3
If we could see, if we could know,
We often say,
But God in love a veil doth throw
Across our way;
We cannot see what lies before,
And so we cling to Him the more:
He leads us till this life is o’er,
Trust and obey.
Heavenly Father,
You have spoken:
“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.”
Lord, I take You at Your word today.
When fear tries to rise, quiet my heart with the truth that You are with me.
When I feel weak or overwhelmed, remind me that You are my God—faithful and near.
Strengthen me, Father.
Help me in the places I cannot help myself.
Uphold me with Your righteous right hand so that I do not fall or turn aside.
I rest in Your presence and Your promise.
Thank You that I am never alone.
In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
