May good Lord see us through,
Today is a new day, a chance for a new start. Yesterday is gone and with it any regrets, mistakes, or failures, you may have experienced. It's a good day to be glad and give thanks, and I do, Lord. Thank you for today, a new opportunity to love, give, and be all that you want us to be in Your precious name.
Today I want to start the day with you on my mind and in my heart. As I dress, Unless we avail ourselves within the protective arms of God, we leave ourselves vulnerable to the attacks of the evil one. We must be diligent ask God to watch over and protect us individually, as well as His children. When you pray for yourself, pray for those you love, those you have never met, and even those who have hurt you in some way. When you feel afraid in life, ask for His protection and safety. We are reminded of God’s direction over our lives. He is our good Shepherd who leads us and He desires that we follow the path that leads to joy.
No matter what issues I am dealing with, the shield of faith, the belt of truth, the shoes of peace, and with prayer on my tongue and petitions for those around me and those I meet, no matter how big the problems or situations, I'm laying them all at God's feet today. God, show me what to do, or what not to do. As I focus on You, remembering Your promises and Your words, I believe You will fill me with a peace that is beyond all understanding.
My dear, Is stress holding you hostage and keeping you from rest? Do you feel burdens pressing in that seem too heavy to bear? When anxious thoughts pull you in the wrong direction, and you're struggling to find balance. There's so much I don't understand about your sufferings and life challenges, But God knows all, and He understood. You feel scared, alone, unsure of the future. Anxiety and gratitude cannot occupy the same space, and the temptation to worry draws you in, giving fear and concerns permission to discourage you.
Lord. Show me a new way to handle this matter according to Your Way, for guidance, strength, and protection, leading me gently always with my open hands and an open heart, strength to face a situation that can cause great fear and anxiety. We’re too shattered tired to have strength. God, feed me today with your daily bread. As the Bread of Life, your food, like manna, will sustain me throughout any trials. Make whatever work I do be marked with excellence rather than perfectionism, as I seek not to make a name, but to make a difference. Help me to treat each person I encounter as you would, with respect and love, forgiving others and asking for forgiveness myself when needed.
As I start this day but not in despair, persecuted, but not forsaken, struck down, but not destroyed. May God give you a heart of discernment to know what He is using someone to speak instruction into your heart and your circumstances, and give you the strength and courage to follow through with that advice, even when it's hard to understand. Fill you with peace in knowing that your purpose will prevail, and my desire is to act accordingly. Keep my feet from stumbling and my mind from wandering into distractions that could steal precious time and energy from the most important things you have designed for me. It’s easy to become overwhelmed and live imprisoned by fear. And I ask God for His strength to fall upon you. When you are weak, weary or unready to stand. Lord. And I'm so grateful that you died for us. We are promised in God’s Word that He is faithful and will protect us, As I face tough choices and hard situations, God, help me remember my belovedness, help me remember that I am Your child and Your representative to the world around me. Help me live today in a way that brings honor to Your name, In Jesus Name, Amen. I'm proud to be Your child, Lord be above us, help us to see The hope of the future at this matter, of all you could be in Jesus Name, Amen.
Remain abundantly uplifted, Amen.
Rev.Fr.Bryce Carter.