A month of verses about PRAYER
Saturday, June 13: “Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful” (Colossians 4:2).
Sunday, June 14: “Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need” (Hebrews 4:16). Thank you, Father, that we may approach your throne with confidence because of Jesus. Thank you that you desire to give us mercy and grace.
Monday, June 15: “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness” (1 John 1:9). Spend time in confession and thanks – that our God is faithful and forgiving.
Tuesday, June 16: “I will extol the Lord at all times; his praise will always be on my lips. I will glory in the Lord; let the afflicted hear and rejoice. Glorify the Lord with me; let us exalt his name together” (Psalm 34:1-3). Our Father God, we praise You today and exalt Your Name. You alone are worthy of our praise!
Wednesday, June 17: “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened” (Matthew 7:7-8). We thank You, Lord, for inviting us to come to You in prayer again and again to lay our requests before You.
Thursday, June 18: “Teach me your way, Lord, that I may rely on your faithfulness;
give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name” (Psalm 86:11). Thank you for teaching us Your ways and guiding us in Your truth, for giving us new hearts that are like Your heart.
Friday, June 19: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:6-7). We are grateful, Father, that You understand our tendency to be anxious and to worry and You invite us to transfer our cares to You through prayer. Thank You for bearing our burdens and giving Your peace that calms our fears.