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God of Truth,
Reveal yourself to us today.  Be the truth that we rally around.  If anything be against your will drive it from us.  If anything be your will bend our hearts and minds to it.  Even though we all may be seeking your truth we do not come to the same truths.  Bind us [...]

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God,
I have no clue. I don’t understand, I don’t know, and I can’t make sense of any of it. You are my God. You knew me before I was born. You shaped me from infancy. You brought me through childhood and made me a man. You looked over all [...]

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Nurturing God,
You knew us before we were, you know us better than we know ourselves, you know how our obedience or disobedience will affect the world forever onward. Your creation is beautiful and magnificent, but it is only a reflection of your beauty and greatness. The relationships you have brought into my life [...]

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Jesus,
You are the one who can speak to my need. You are the one who can free me from myself. You are the one who I hear calling. Help me to turn toward you. Enableme to live in your freedom. Replace my wants with your wants. Keep my heart [...]

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Great Counselor,
You are a wonderful Father to your children; providing guidance in the times we will listen, allowing us to fail in the times we will not hear. You far surpass the the wisest sage, and are more powerful than the greatest warrior. Too often I ignore your guidance; keep me within your [...]

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God of new beginnings,
Thank you for this new season of life. Thank you for not leaving us in the cold and the dark forever. Thank you for the turning of the seasons and the wondrous beauty I take for granted because I expect it. Thank you for working in normal ordinary ways to [...]

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Forgiving God,
Forgive us the sins we have committed against you this week. Show us who we need to forgive and of whom we need to ask for forgiveness. Thank you for sending Christ Jesus into the world so that we could be reconciled to you. Thank you for sending your spirit into [...]

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God of Strength,
Grant us the power, strength, and energy to do that which you are calling us to do. Keep our spirits energized so that we might carry out our ministry and accomplish all that is in your will for us. Help us to organize the time you have blessed us with and [...]

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Protector God,
Be with all of us this week as we are separated. Keep us safe in our travels and as we stay at home. Defend us from injury and harm. Put a hedge of protection around this family and drive evil away. Thank you for being the focal point of our [...]

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Faithful God,
O LORD, hear my prayer, listen to my cry for mercy; in your faithfulness and righteousness come to my relief. Do not bring your servant into judgment, for no one living is righteous before you. The enemy pursues me, he crushes me to the ground; he makes me dwell in darkness like [...]

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Healer God,
Be with my family this week as we struggle with sickness. Help us to take the time to heal. Be with Owen and keep him safe as he struggles with being sick as an infant. Give us the wisdom to know when to seek help. Keep all those with [...]

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Creator God,
Fill me with the love you have for all of your creation. Fill me with the same desire you have to see all the world restored to fellowship with you. Fill me with your compassion for those who are in conflict with me. Fill me with your joy at seeing [...]

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Heavenly Father,
Thank you for all the blessings you have given me. Thank you for the health and safety of my wife and children. Thank you for your constant presence in my life and my home. Thank you for the spiritual friendships you have built and continue to build around me. Be [...]

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