Those of you who follow me very closely know that I’m excited this morning not only because it’s payday, but it’s a new picture day on my calendars! I would like to begin our month with a prayer.
Dear Lord Our Father In Heaven,
I come before you this morning with thanksgiving. I am thankful for another day and a new beginning. Your word tells us your mercies are new every morning. Thank you for watching over me and mine as we slept.
It’s a new month, Lord, February, a month that symbolizes hearts, Cupid’s, and love; red ribbons, pink lace, and white doilies. Fill our hearts with your love. Help us to be a shining example to all we meet and those who watch from afar.
Help us hear your voice amongst all the confusion and help us to see ourselves when we look in the mirror truly. I ask that you show us your truths, the truth that we are beautiful in your sight, loved, and whole, but I also pray we see the error of our ways, too, for this is how we grow.
I pray for your life-giving waters, Lord. We are but seeds in your garden; some lay dormant still buried in the darkness of the dirt surrounding them, some are tiny little shoots peeking out, just starting to feel the warmth of your rays of love, while others have sprouted into glorious flowers striving towards the growth in your Son. In whatever stage we are in, help us to continue growing in you.
Walk with us and talk with us. Thank you for your words of wisdom and guidance and the teachers we are blessed by. I pray for all who share you, that they would be strengthened and protected. We are in a time of many battles; Lord helps us to know what battles to fight and what causes you to wish us to defend.
Let us walk in peace, joy, and love; after all, this is the month of Love; help us, your children spread some around.
In your glorious name Lord Jesus, these things I pray.
Amen!
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