Lord.
  I ask you accept the new departed back into your loving arms.  Console those who have lost loved ones.  Give strength in these trying times.  Amen

God,
   All power, glory and honor is Yours.  I want to be of use to those in need.  Guide my steps today.  Guide my hands in all I do.  Amen

Jesus,
   I know one thing in life.  I know Jesus loves me.  Thank You for that eternal gift.  Amen

Lord,
   Be with those in need, I pray of You.  Send help when You hear their cries.  Use me to lessen their suffering.  Amen

God,
   Thank you for a good night's sleep.  Thank you for a sense of well being upon awakening.  Those are terrific gifts.  Thank you, thank you, thank you.  Amen

Lord,
   I am asking for your protection.   Send your angels to stand guard and keep us safe from all danger.  Thank you for listening.  I know you are there and always come to my aid.  Your faithfulness is astounding.  Amen

Father of all, you see every one of us as your child,
no matter how young or old.
You have known us for every second of our lives.
You give us breath, and you sustain us every day.

We lift to you now the elderly.
Each one is your child,
Each one is precious in your sight.

You have told us that through your Spirit,
old men will dream dreams,
Proclaiming that
the day of the Lord is here.
You see old men ans women
as they truly are  --  knowledge-keepers
and dreamers.
Many of them ever-faithful followers
who have learned to walk in Your ways.
Amen

As the Father knows me, so may I know the Father, through the Christ Spirit, the door to the kingdom of the Father.  Show thou me the way.

Heal me, O Lord, from the pain caused by the death of my loved ones.  Grant me to regain peace and joy in the knowledge that You are the Resurrection and the Life.  Make me an authentic witness to Your resurrection, Your victory over sin and death and Your loving presence among all men.  Amen

Lord,
   It's a brand new morning filled with hope and joy.  Bless you for such a gift.  May I be worthy of this present.  Amen

PENNIES FOR PENCILS

God,
  I want to thank you for the idea to collect pennies to help needy children.  The response at church was great.  We collected change for one month and we got loads of pencils, crayons, comp books, folders, etc. for all the children.  So than you for making others give generously.  Thank you for letting us share our bounty with 300 needy inner-city children.     GOD IS GREAT!  Amen

Lord God Almighty,
    Many many thanks for stemming the tide of ants invading the kitchen sink.  I appreciate that blessing.  I guess they were looking for the Ark and came hear because they heard I was calling all relatives and asking for Gopher wood for building one due to all this rain.  Guess they wanted to be first on board.
   You do bless me, Lord.  Now I will ask you to bless all the children starting their new school year today.  Let them arrive safely and calmly.  Let all the new children to school adapt and adjust while making new friends.  Be with all first graders and let them cope with this new adventure.  Watch over the teachers and give them patience and loving ways to handle their students.  Be with the janitors as they clean up the messes and esp. be with bus drivers so the kids all arrive safely.  Amen

Heavenly Father,
    Many folks are in turmoil and distress.  Help them, Father.  Be with them and comfort them in their time of need.  Amen

All the glories of this world You have created.  Your majesty is present in the highest mountain and the tiniest grain of sand.  Your grandeur is all around me.  I praise and glorify You.  Amen

God,
  You know each soul and our prayer.  You know each home and its need.  Become to each of us what we most dearly require.  Receive us into Your kingdom.  Make us children of light and pour Your peace and love into us.  Amen

Lord,
   Good morning.  I am so tired that I want to crawl back in bed and ignore the duties of the day.  So I guess I am asking for strength today so I can complete my tasks.  It's going to have to come from you because I am empty.  So, Lord, enegize me.  Please.

Amen

Jesus,
    I am happy I know You.  I am delighted to know I am Yours.  Thank You for sending educators to children who teach the most important thing - "Jesus Loves Me".  That simple song that I learned as a toddler has been my saving grace as I become elderly.  So thank You for all the Sunday school teachers in the world.  Bless them as continue to spread Your word.  Amen

God,
   You are like a loved one with dementia when it comes to forgiving my sin.  You do heartily forgive me at once when I repent and then the sin is no more remembered by You.  Maybe that's why I am now caring for a loved one with dementia so I can finally and thoroughly know how You can forgive me.  Thank You for forgiveness.

Amen

Morning Lord,
   I am up and ready to go.  Thank you for a good night's rest.  Protect me to day.  Use me as You will.  Be with all the hurting people in the world.  Let the strife cease and implant love and hope in the hearts of angry, warring folks.  Amen

God,
   A new morning greeted me with gentle breezes and a clear deep blue sky.  Stars were twinkling near a crescent moon.  It was a lovely morning greeting from You.  I often forget to thank You for this earth. 
   So today I come You to worship and honor You and also to thank You.  You are doing a great job with us.  You deserve our praise, our worship.  I honor and glorify Your name.   Amen

Lord,
   Thank You for this glorious morning.  The possibilities are endless.  Guide me steps and put a guard on mouth.  Be with me as the day unfolds.  Amen

Heavenly Father,
   I want to be a blessing to others.  I want to purposely live each day so at least one other person has been touched by God through my actions.  Use me, Father.  Make me Your instrument.  Amen

Lord God,
  I am mindful of all the gifts You have given me.  My life is full of joy and thanksgiving.  Continue to bless those souls who are struggling to know You.  Enhance their walk with You each day.  Amen

God,
   I love You.  I need Your help today.  Guide the words of my mouth so that all I say will be a blessing to others.  Be with those who have injuries and heal those in pain.  Shower Your love onto us.  Amen
 

The Sovereign Lord has filled me with his Spirit.  He has chosen me and sent me to bring good news to the poor, to heal the broken-hearted, to announce release to captives and freedom to those in prison ... He has sent me to comfort all who mourn   ISAIAH 61:1-2

Lord,
   You have sent calming waves into my life.  You have given me encouragement during rough times.  So I simply want to thank You for all you do for me.  You keep me safe from danger.  Your protection surrounds me constantly.  You heighten my love for You in times of trouble.  Thank You and bless You.  Amen

Okay, God.   I tried staying away and I miss You too much to stop praying to You daily at this site.  Thank you for the love You have showered onto me.  I feel blessed.  I fell loved.  And those are great feelings.  Channel me to use my talents and gifts to help others.         
   Thank You for the PENNIES FOR PENCILS idea.  The church collected over $100 to buy school supplies for children in need.  Consecrate those materials so all the little hands that use them feel you love in their life.
   Bless all the little children as they prepare to start school later in August.  Keep them safe as they walk to school.  Ease their minds from fear and worry.  Help them to concentrate and learn new skills.  Amen 

DAY 366

Lord God on high,
    This has been an amazing year in prayer.  I started this to capture and use all the prayers I had saved over the years.  And then part way through I found out the box of prayers that I had saved was thrown out.  So that presented a challenge.  Computer problems and lack of Internet service were also challenges that had to be overcome.  Hard times and depths of anguish and despair brought me low and challenged me. 
   At times this year I felt like You were allowing Satan to have his way with my life.  But I used Job as an example and was determined to thank you through all the trials and tribulations although I was not as strong as Job and questioned when You would be done testing me.  And the answer is never. 
   You will always test me and refine me and shape me into a better human being.  Life is a journey and as I draw close to the end I've learned that I am a spirit having a human experience, not a human having a spiritual awakening.  I am Your child here on earth and anything I can do to help any person or any animal in need is why I am here.  Thank you for giving me pleasure in helping others.  Thank You for this life.  AMEN

DAY 365

Lord God Almighty,
   You might and majesty have created this world.  You share it with us and love us.  Thank You for the gift of Your love.  You cradle me in the palm of Your hand.  Your protection keeps me safe.  Thank You for life.  Amen