Daily Prayers - March

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March 30

May I go forth filled with the joy and confidence of your Spirit; and may everything I do this day, in word or deed, be done in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father. Amen.

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In the name of Jesus, I thank God for you—every time I pray. I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and his incomparably great power for us who believe. Amen.

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Dear Lord Jesus, teach me to roll with the punches when even family and friends seem to delight in pointing out my faults, sometimes in chorus! Perhaps some of their criticism might be justified, but when several at one time point out a person's faults and give unsolicited advice, this is hard to take. ... Remind me that You too often faced criticism and verbal attacks, and yet even in Your time of extreme suffering on the cross You were able to say: "Father, forgive them for they know not what they do!"* ... Help me to learn to forgive and to forget; but often forgetting is the hardest! ... You and I know my faults and shortcomings better than others, and You know my heart. Teach me to live out Your love even in such trying times. It is my challenge, to "turn the other cheek," isn't it?

In Your holy name I pray.

Amen.

* (Luke 23:34)

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Dear heavenly Father, thank you, as always, for Your abundant blessings. I may never know until I reach heaven how many times You have had Your angels protect me from the wicked one. I do appreciate You watching over me and my loved ones. Lord, I pray this day for all of the backsliders. Lord, draw them back to Yourself. Forgive them and be merciful to them. Thank You, that Your mercy endureth for ever. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. Lord, thank you for correcting me when I have missed You in some way. I do want to stay on the path of life. Keep Your children in the path of holiness and righteousness. I ask this in the name of Jesus. Amen.

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Lord God, we thank you for having revealed yourself on this earth in the midst of sin, need, and oppression. We thank you that we can have joy in all you have done both before and since the coming of Jesus Christ, our Savior in everything. To you be praise and thanks. Our hearts leap up with joy in you and in your deeds. Grant that we may be faithful to the end, victorious in all things through your Spirit, who helps and blesses us on our way. Grant your help to all who call to you and who long to rejoice in you. Amen.