A month of prayers recognizing who I am in Christ
Monday, May 9. I have been chosen by God and adopted as His child. “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In love he predestined us for adoption to sonship through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will—to the praise of his glorious grace, which he has freely given us in the One he loves. In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace that he lavished on us” (Ephesians 1:3-8). Praise be to God!
Tuesday, May 10. I have been redeemed and forgiven of all my sins. “For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins” (Colossians 1:13-14). Thank you, Lord, for rescuing me from the dominion of darkness and bringing me into your Kingdom of light.
Wednesday, May 11. I am complete in Christ. “For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form, and in Christ you have been brought to fullness. He is the head over every power and authority” (Colossians 2:9-10). Lord, help me to reflect your fullness in me to others.
Thursday, May 12. I have direct access to the throne of grace through Jesus. “Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has ascended into heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin. 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 4:14-16). Jesus, because of you, may I approach the throne of with confidence.
Friday, May 13. I am free from condemnation. “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death” (Romans 8:1-2). Jesus, help me believe and live into this truth. Thank You.
Saturday, May 14. I know that in all things God works for my good. “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose” (Romans 8:28). Lord, help me to never doubt this.
Sunday, May 15. Lord, we pray that in the meetings leading up to and the gathering of Synod there will be much evidence of Your grace and Your Spirit at work.