2 Corinthians 13:14

May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
2 Corinthians 13:14

Good Morning Spirit!
It is so exciting to wake up in the morning with You! You are always right there to greet me, even when I’m grumpy and cross. There is a way about You that helps me to get ready for the day, and enjoy it!

Your Grace, Jesus, surrounds me all day long. I definitely do not deserve it, yet, You are constantly there, forgiving me and encouraging me to carry on. Thank You!

And Father, the love You pour all over me is amazing. There are times I think I will explode for the joy of Your love. I will lift Your Name on high always!

Spirit, You are often the glue that holds me together. You are in constant fellowship with me, guiding and teaching me Your Way. There is such a peace to Your presence and I will tell everyone I meet about You.

I do not understand how You are three in One, but I will trust that You are. When I think of You in three different persons, I find myself encircled by You. What wonderful security to my soul.

I love You so much, my Jesus, my Father and Spirit!
Amen

1 Chronicles 29:10-11

“O Lord, the God of our ancestor Israel, may You be praised forever and ever! Yours, O Lord, is the greatness, the power, the glory, the victory, and the majesty. Everything in the heavens and on earth is Yours, O Lord, and this is Your kingdom. We adore You as the One who is over all things.
1 Chronicles 29:10-11

Good Morning My Mighty God!
What a wonderful morning to praise Your name! The air is fresh, the sun is shining and You are here with me.

Everything in this world is already Yours, Father. Help me to remember that I am only the temporary caretaker of what You have given me.

Your Kingdom surrounds me, LORD. The Kingdom is not only way out there in heaven, it’s right here with me now. How blessed I am to be found worthy enough to serve You.

When things get difficult, help me to remember that You have already won the victory.

When I feel powerless, help me to call on Your power so I can give You the glory.

Throughout this day, my LORD, remind me that it’s all Yours.

I do adore You, my Father, for the love and care You pour over me!
Amen

1 Timothy 2:5-6

For there is only one God and one Mediator who can reconcile God and humanity—the man Christ Jesus. He gave His life to purchase freedom for everyone. This is the message God gave to the world at just the right time. 
1 Timothy 2:5-6

Good Morning Jesus,
I am so extremely blessed to know that You are the only One I need to worship. I am so honored and humbled that You chose me to know You and have this relationship with You. I did nothing to be worthy enough, You did it all, as You gave up Your life on the cross for my sins.

You bought me back from my own self destruction by going through the horrors of the cross and the battle over death.

When I get impatient with things in my life, LORD, please help me to remember that Your timing is perfect. I see it so many examples in history for me to know You came at the most perfect time to show us how we should live. You know the beginning and the end and I want to trust You with my life.

Help me to remember today, Jesus, that You came for everyone. I need to realize that I have something to say to others who may not know You. You have commissioned me to be Your disciple, to tell the world about Your love. Sometimes I run away from an opportunity You have placed before me. Please forgive and help me to speak out, either in word or action, to the world around me, about the freedom they can have in You.

I love You so very much my Jesus.
Amen

1 Samuel 15:22

But Samuel replied, “What is more pleasing to the Lord: your burnt offerings and sacrifices or your obedience to His voice? Listen! Obedience is better than sacrifice, and submission is better than offering the fat of rams.
1 Samuel 15:22

Good Morning My LORD!
I’m a little slow this morning. It was hard to get out of bed, but You were right there encouraging me as You always do. Thank You for the love You pour over me and Your presence that never leaves me.

Father, help me to remember that You desire my obedience above all else. It doesn’t matter if I do all the ‘right’ things or that I look good on the outside, it’s my heart and attitude that You are calling me to change.

Your desire for me is to hear Your voice, to respond to what You are asking, and then to do it. I’m not sure why I sometimes neglect You, there is such joy in doing Your will. I guess I still have too much of me surrounding me and not enough of You. Help me today to take on Your personality so I will listen and hear Your voice. I want to be obedient to Your calling.
Amen

Hebrews 10:23

Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep His promise.
Hebrews10:23

Morning Father,
Oh, my goodness, what a wonderful verse this morning! To wake to Your trust makes my soul soar with joy. I love You so very much!

Today, Father, whatever may unfold, I will hold tight to You. I will not let go of the hope that You have instilled in me. I know You are trustworthy and faithful. You are the same today as You were yesterday and will be tomorrow.

Please let me walk with You today, Father. Surround me with Your presence and let Your light shine!
Amen

2 Corinthians 2:15

Our lives are a Christ-like fragrance rising up to God. But this fragrance is perceived differently by those who are being saved and by those who are perishing.
2 Corinthians 2:15

Good Morning Jesus!
Thank You so much for the beginning of this day, the sun rising, creation coming alive, and Your presence with me now. This has become the best part of the day and I thank You for helping me establish this cuddle time with You.

I love the smell of nature, Jesus, the smell of dry leaves in the fall, the rain in the spring and the wonderful flowers through the summer. Even winter with the crisp, clean smell of the air. You have created such a bouquet of fragrances in this world.

Your Word this morning made me stop and wonder, am I a nice fragrance rising up to You? In my sin I know I must be a horrible stink. Yet, You have cleansed me from my sin, washed me in Your blood, and I now walk in Your fragrance.

But, many times through the day I slip from Your presence and live my life on my own. Please forgive me, help me to stay close, so Your Spirit will be my spirit and I will please You.
Thank You so very much for being my God!
Amen

1 Timothy 2:8

In every place of worship, I want men to pray with holy hands lifted up to God, free from anger and controversy.
1 Timothy 2:8

Good Morning Jesus!
It’s so beautiful out this morning. You were with me on my walk and kept me company. You are here now on my back patio, enjoying the peace of the morning with me. Yet, I know that You will be with me as I go about my day and the schedule that is before me.

As I worship You today, LORD, please help me to be in the right attitude. Help me to remember it’s not about the way I want to worship, it’s about what You are asking of me. It’s not about me, it’s all about You!

Jesus, I also ask that You will give me the courage to lift my hands to You today. I see others doing it and I feel uncomfortable. Yet, they seem to have such joy as they raise their hands.

Most of all today, Jesus, as I worship You, help me to listen to what You are asking, and then please give me the strength to obey. If it’s lifting my hands to Your Holy Name or bowing before Your throne, I want to please You today.
Amen

Mark 9:23

“What do you mean, ‘If I can’?” Jesus asked. “Anything is possible if a person believes.”
Mark 9:23

Morning Jesus,
You are my encourager and support. You hold me in my times of need and dance with me in my times of joy! How could I ever live one moment without You?

Jesus, I know You are the Son of God, the Messiah, my Christ. So why do I still have problems believing in some areas of my life? Why do I question Your power when I walk with You every day? Why am I so amazed that You answer my prayers when You have told me You listen to all I say?

Please forgive my unbelief, my LORD. I want to trust You in every little detail of my life. I don’t want to question anymore. I want to stand firm on Your Word and love.

So today, Jesus, please help me. I can’t do this without You. Help me to stand by Your side, snuggled under Your arm, so I can learn that anything is possible if I will only believe.

You are the King of my life!
Amen

Revelation 3:20

“Look! I stand at the door and knock. If you hear My voice and open the door, I will come in, and we will share a meal together as friends.”
Revelation 3:20

Good Morning Abba,
What a delight to be sitting here with You this morning. To watch the world wake is such a joy to my heart! Thank You!

I find it hard to realize that You, the King of the Universe, would be knocking on the door of my heart. I know how fallen and dirty I am. Yet, I also know Your Son and He died for me, giving me the right to be with You this morning.

Father, help me to open all the doors of my heart and let You in. I want to give my whole heart and life to Your glory.

I am also amazed that You would call me friend. Yet, it’s right there, You will share a meal with me as a friend. How humbled and honored I am that You chose me to live for You!
Amen

Exodus 28:29

“In this way, Aaron will carry the names of the tribes of Israel on the sacred chest-piece over his heart when he goes into the Holy Place. This will be a continual reminder that he represents the people when he comes before the Lord.
Exodus 28:29
Good Morning Jesus!
You are my magnificent and wonderful God. You are the reason I live and love. You have given purpose to my life as no one else ever could. You are with me always and I have the security to know that You will never, ever leave me. I praise You today with all I am.
I love Your Word this morning, Jesus. It just jumped off the page and into my heart. I am coming to know You as a God who loves detail. The small stuff matters to You. That’s how You have worked in my heart, You have taken care of the small things, so I will trust You in the big things to come.
I read this morning, that You commanded the sacred chest-piece with the names of the tribes inscribed on it, to be carried over Aaron’s heart. It was because the High Priest was to be reminded that he represented the people before You. As I read, I realized that this is the same way You carry my name! I am there, inscribed on Your heart! I am humbled that You would love me so.
Jesus, I would ask this morning that You would inscribe the names of those I need to share You with on my heart. I want them to come to know and love You as You grow in their lives.
You are such a joy to me Jesus!
Amen.