Daily Reflections

Isaiah 26:9

Verse:

My soul yearns for you in the night; in the morning my spirit longs for you. When your judgments come upon the earth, the people of the world learn righteousness.” - Isaiah 26:9

Prayer For Pursuing God’s Righteousness

Righteous God, I want to be more like You so help me actively pursue righteousness and love. I choose to seek You because I know that You offer life, prosperity and honor. Your Word says that the righteous will never be shaken and will be remembered forever. I thank You for Your righteousness, Amen.

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Matthew 19:18b-19

Verse:

“You shall not murder, you shall not commit adultery, you shall not steal, you shall not give false testimony, honor your father and mother,’ and ‘love your neighbor as yourself.” - Matthew 19:18b-19

Prayer For Loving Your Friends

Lord God, You teach us that there is no greater love than he who lays down his life for a friend. Lord, I want to be this kind of friend. I want to reflect on the type of love that You have for us in my relationships here on Earth. Father, help me to adopt a heart like Yours. Help me to carry my cross and to bear the burdens of those around me. Help me to be a loving friend. Amen.

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Joshua 1:9

Verse:

“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” -Joshua 1:9

Prayer For Courage To Face The Future

Heavenly Father, the struggles and difficulties of life seem to be swirling all around me like a misty fog in the blackness of night, and at times I just don’t know which way to turn. Give me the courage to take my eyes off the difficulties of life and to unreservedly anchor my faith in You. And Lord, from this day forward, as I step out into the unknown future, may I have the courage to put my hand into Your hand and not to fear, knowing that You will never fail me nor forsake me. Thank You, in Jesus' name, Amen.

Sources:

Original version of the prayer: https://prayer.knowing-jesus.com/Prayer-for-Courage

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Luke 10:20

Verse:

“However, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.” - Luke 10:20

Prayer For Obedience To God

Heavenly Father, in glorifying Jesus and sending us your Spirit, You open the way to eternal life. May my sharing in this Gift increase my love and make my faith grow stronger. Send Your Spirit to cleanse my life so that the offering of myself to You at Mass may be pleasing to You. May my sharing in the Eucharist, our Bread of Life, bring me eternal life.

Sources:

Original version of the prayer: https://www.catholic.org/prayers/prayer.php?p=739

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Isaiah 28:29

Verse:

“All this also comes from the Lord Almighty, whose plan is wonderful, whose wisdom is magnificent. ” - Isaiah 28:29

Prayer For Making Plans

Loving Father, only you know my end from the beginning. Nothing I do or say catches you by surprise. You know what is in my heart, good or bad. Everyone around me is choosing to do things their way, and it is very tempting for me to do so too. But Father God, I want your will to be done in my life. If it is not your will for me to take this path, then Father, give me divine strength to accept and to follow your lead. May every decision I make be pleasing to you. In Jesus’ name, I believe and pray.  Amen.

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Hebrews 11:6

Verse:

“And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.” - Hebrews 11:6

Prayer For Joy and Laughter

Light in the Darkness, thank You for loving me. Please bring Your light into my soul and bless me with laughter. Everything around me proves I am empty of happy emotions, and I want that to change. My negative thoughts and gloomy moods have gotten the best of me, and I am longing for joy once again. I ask that You flood my heart with joyous peace, so I can remember what it feels like to smile. May my mind fill up with the joy of Heaven and let laughter continuously spring from my mouth. I ask these things in Jesus’ name. Amen.

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2 Chronicles 30:9b

Verse:

“For the Lord your God is gracious and compassionate. He will not turn his face from you if you return to him.”- 2 Chronicles 30:9b

Prayer For A Lost Lamb

Most gracious Lord Jesus, only in You is redemption and forgiveness of sins. Please enlighten Your lost lamb to see the truth. Flood his/her heart with light so that he/she can understand the confident hope You have given to Your holy people. Bring him/her to conversion so they might share in Your rich and glorious inheritance. May he/she grow in the knowledge of You, with wisdom and insight, being made full and complete in Your body, the Holy Catholic Church. Amen.

Sources:

https://connectusfund.org/6-good-prayers-for-conversion-to-catholicism#:~:text=Heavenly%20Father%2C%20in%20the%20name,us%2C%20I%20trust%20in%20You.

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Psalm 9:2

Verse:

“I will be glad and rejoice in you; I will sing the praises of your name, O Most High.” - Psalm 9:2

Prayer To Ask For The Spirit

Dear God, how I long for the joy of Your Spirit. I have sought happiness according to the world. I have chased what they promised would bring me joy and happiness. I have purchased fine things and traveled to far-away places. But all of this is vanity. All of this will perish, but You alone are eternal. Only You can fill the void in our hearts. Help us to rest in Your arms. Amen.

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James 1:3

Verse:

“Because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.” - James 1:3

Prayer For Perseverance and Peace in Times of Need Prayer

Lord, You infuse us with the inner strength we need. By Your power, we are able to endure all things. By trusting in Your Word, and by striving to live as you have commanded, we learn peace and contentment in every circumstance. We find satisfaction whether there is abundance or scarcity. When life is rough and we are financially in need, teach us to trust and persevere through these tough times with our eyes looking to you for direction. May we feel the fullness of Your presence dwell in us as we wait on You to see us through financial hardships. Amen.

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