Daily Reflections

Psalm 73:25

Verse:

“Whom have I in heaven but you? And earth has nothing I desire besides you.” - Psalm 73:25

Prayer To Desire God

Dear Lord, help me to cultivate the simplicity of devotion to You. I want You to be my primary ambition in life. I desire to behold Your beauty, and dwell in Your house all the days of my life. Let seeking Your heart be the goal of my life even in busy and stressful times. Help me to be one who seeks after Your beauty. Help me to discover Your emotions and the purposes of Your heart. Amen.

Sources:

Original version of the prayer: https://www.crosswalk.com/faith/prayer/a-prayer-for-a-heart-after-god.html

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2 Corinthians 4:18

Daily Reflections, Verse

Verse:

“So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.” - 2 Corinthians 4:18

Prayer Against Materialism

Father, please help us to spend wisely and not excessively. Help us to be better stewards of the resources You have blessed us with. Holy Spirit, please help us to be more disciplined with our lifestyles. Father, help us to learn to be content with what we have instead of always wanting more. Help those who are in financial trouble. Amen

Sources:

Original version of the prayer: https://slife.org/prayers-against-greed/

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1 John 4:11

Daily Reflections, Verse

Verse:

“Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.” - 1 John 4:11

Prayer For Unity to Prevail in the Community

Lord of light, I pray that unity may prevail in my community. Help me to be an instrument of Your peace. Help us in the city to come together to resolve the issues that affect us all. Help us cooperate well in overcoming health issues and prejudice. May we each bring our experiences and our expertise to the table and work out solutions together. Help us to listen well, to empathize, and brainstorm the best path for our city. Amen.

Sources:

Original version of the prayer: https://connectusfund.org/15-powerful-prayers-for-our-community

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Matthew 5:9

Daily Reflections, Verse

Verse:

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” - Matthew 5:9

Prayer For Peace Making

Jesus, rightful Advocate of peace, Elegant Champion of reconciliation, Your victories echo harmoniously. You taught me the way towards peace, My assurance of congenial oneness. Teach me to carry the torch of peace, That it may reside within my heart And radiate in my surroundings. Through the Grace of Your power, Transform the world into a Heaven. You are the only hope of mankind: You are the most gracious Peace Maker!

Sources:

Original version of the prayer: https://www.catholic.org/prayers/prayer.php?p=1701

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1 Corinthians 13:13

Daily Reflections, Verse

Verse:

“And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.” -1 Corinthians 13:13

Prayer For Faith and Hope

Blessed Jesus, in the comfort of your love, I lay before you the memories that haunt me, the anxieties that perplex me, the despair that frightens me, and my frustration at my inability to think clearly. Help me to discover your forgiveness in my memories and know your peace in my distress. Touch me, O Lord, and fill me with your light and your hope. Amen.

Sources:

Original version of the prayer: https://www.womansday.com/life/g27225084/prayers-for-strength/#:~:text=Touch%20me%2C%20O%20Lord%2C%20and,Amen.&text=Dear%20God%2C%20please%20give%20me,Amen.

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Isaiah 26:9

Daily Reflections, Verse

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.

Sources:

Original version of the prayer: https://connectusfund.org/7-good-prayers-for-gods-righteousness

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Matthew 19:18b-19

Daily Reflections, Verse

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.

Sources:

Original version of the prayer: https://connectusfund.org/25-strong-prayers-for-a-friend

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Psalm 57:5

Daily Reflections, Verse

Verse:

“Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be over all the earth.” -Psalm 57:5

Prayer For Adoration

“Jesus, I adore You I fall to my knees, in awe of Your greatness I'm lingering in Your presence Bathing in Your light Resting in Your love”

Sources:

A modern prayer of adoration from www.lords-prayer-words.com
Read more at: https://www.lords-prayer-words.com/prayers_before/adoration_prayer.html

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Joshua 1:9

Daily Reflections, Verse

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

Daily Reflections, Verse

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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