Prayer: LORD, my mouth – quick, harsh, emotional words – has often
gotten me into trouble! When I have opportunity to respond in anger
or say something hurtful, help me hold my tongue and turn my heart
to You. If I speak out of my emotions, I will likely make matters
worse. If I say anything, let it be something that will help resolve
conflict and bring peace. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Prayer: LORD, opposing You is unthinkable, yet, we do it so often in
so many ways. When I discount something You do in someone because it
is not what I think or how I think it should be, I am opposing You.
Forgive me! Help me put away my assumptions about You and get to
know You. I want to better recognize You when You speak, act, or do
something in someone I am not familiar with. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Prayer: LORD, I am sure it was not comforting to the twelve to be
told, “You will fail…”. I do not want to excuse failure, but I
know I may begin to condemn myself if I do. Give me courage to
pursue You with the confidence that You never stop loving me and You
do not condemn me, even when I fail. Thank You that Your arms are
always open to embrace me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Prayer: LORD, in my relationship with You, I have too many drop in
visits and too few where I spend quality time with You. I open the
door, say “Hi.”, then move on, or worse, wave to You as I hurriedly
pass by. I want my relationship with You to be real, dynamic, and
the top priority in my life. Help me do what I need to do to make it
so. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Prayer: LORD, when days are dark, circumstances difficult, and I see
no way out of the troubles I face, give me courage to look beyond my
circumstances to You. You are a refuge in bad times and a place of
peace to enjoy good times. Thank You for being all that and for
caring for me in all the circumstances of my life. In Jesus’ name,
Amen.

Prayer: LORD, when I hear an accusation, help me be mindful to
examine the matter myself to learn the facts before I make a
judgment based on hearsay. Wisdom is to carefully consider what I
hear and not just accept something said without accountability. In
Jesus’ name, Amen.

Prayer: LORD, help me have courage in overwhelming circumstances.
Give me strength to trust that Your promises will not fail, no
matter what storms of life may rage around me. You are faithful to
do all that You have promised, storms notwithstanding. In Jesus’
name, Amen.

Prayer: LORD, sometimes the news in the world is so bad that it
seems there are no good people left. When I cannot see any way to
avoid the violence, corruption, and dishonesty around me, help me
remember that my well being depends on You. Give me courage to trust
in You, regardless of what happens or what anyone else does. In
Jesus’ name, Amen.

Prayer: LORD, I cannot undo what I have done in the past, but I can
determine what I will do in the future. I am grateful that You do
not hold my past against me. Help me not hold it against myself.
Give me courage to look forward with You and keep the past behind me
where it belongs. In Jesus’ name, Amen.