Wednesday, March 31, 2004

Arrow Prayer ABCs

Almighty Creator of the Universe;

Beloved Father, Mother, God;

Create in me a clean heart this day.

Deliver me from the limitations of the ego.

Exalt Your presense in my mind.

Forgive all that I have held against You, myself and others.

Grant me peace this day.

Hold me steadfastly within the boundaries of Your truth.

Inspire my heart to know You, my ears to hear You and my eyes to recognize You.

Justify me in the presence of all enemies.

Knead my heart with words of kindness.

Let no harm befall me or my loved ones.

May all I do this day glorify You.

Nourish me with Your wisdom.

Open my eyes to know Your truth.

Purge my heart of all things that are offensive to Your law.

Quiet my soul in the midst of confusion

Renew my connection to You.

Save me from my secret fears

Teach me to trust You at all times.

Use all that You have given me to serve You.

Victory for Your cause is my desire.

Walk with me so that my strength will never be diminished.

Xamine my heart continually.

Your love and grace are my good fortune.

Zealously I commit myself to Your will for my life.

Iyanla Vanzant, Until Today!, March 31st

 

I praise You and give You thanks for all blessings You have bestowed on me.

I put my trust in Thee Lord!

I praise and bless Thy holy name.  John Baillie, 27 day

I know that I can depend on the Holy Spirit within me.  Iyanla Vanzant, Faith in the Valley, p. 92

I can do this!  Iyanla Vanzant, The Value in the Valley, p. 27

I have tried my best to find You - don't let me wander off from Your instructions.  Psalm 119:10

I caste all my concerns on the Lord.

I need Thee every hour.

I await, with faith, the time when I will be with You forever.

I will  praise my God all the days of my life.  Psalm 146

I need a life with meaning.  Guide me, God.

I trust the Lord to be my companion as I face whatever this day has in store.

I will do what You desire.

I am in pain and distress; may Your salvation, O God, protect me.  Psalm 69:29

I want to forgive, Lord, but it's so hard.  Please help me.

I pray for thoughtfulness today.

In You I hope all day long.

Incline my heart according to Your will, O Lord.

I will direct my prayer unto Thee, and will look up.  Psalm 5:3

I'm listening carefully to all the Lord is saying.

I believe, O God, help my unbelief.

I am determined to obey You, until I die.  Psalm 119:112

 

Tuesday, March 30, 2004

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 KJV

Rejoice evermore.  Pray without ceasing.  In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 KJV

2 Timothy 4:7-8

I have fought a good fight, I have finished the race, and I have remained faithful...  2 Timothy 4:7-8

Psalm 119:145

I call with all my heart; Lord hear me.  I will keep Your commands.  I call upon You, save me and I will do Your will.  Psalm 119:145

I lift my thoughts in grateful prayer.

I lift up my heart to You, O Lord, and You will hear my morning prayer.

In every need let me come to You with humble trust, saying, "Jesus help me!"  Day by Day with Jesus, 15 June

I know that God, will guide me through it.  Iyanla Vanzant, Faith in the Valley, p. 164

It is good to give thanks to the Lord.  Psalm 92

I can do all things in Him who strengthens me.  Philippians 4:13

Increase in us, Lord, the faith You have given us.

I put my trust in You, O God.  Psalm 143

I will not be disheartened, O God.

I am willing to do whatever it takes.  Iyanla Vanzant, Acts of Faith, 10 June

In confusion and fear, I turn to You, Lord, for guidance and for hope.  Three Minutes a Day, Vol. 36, 10 June

I accept God's diamond, "Jesus," the Rock of Ages.  Robert Schuller, June 6

I ask that You lift this fog from me.  Give me clarity of mind and spirit.  H. Norman Wright, Quiet Times, June 6

I believe, if I believe, "it's possible."  Robert Schuller

I know all will be well with me in death.  Acts 2:26

I know God hears and answers my prayers.  Robert Schuller, 5 June

I am nothing without Your spirit guiding from within, shine through me, O Lord.

I accept this new day as Your gift.  Rita Snowden

I surrender this very thought to the spirit of God in me.  I trust God to perfect this situation right her and right now.  Thank You, God!  Iyanla Vanzant, The Value in the Valley, p. 260

I will listen closely.  I might hear something I need to learn.  The Promise, June 3

I pray for a loving heart.  Free me from bitterness.

I pray for those who can see no way through their problems.  For whom it is all too much.

I rest in Thee, content to know only Thy love and care in this present hour.  Peter Marshall

I trust You, to bless me!

I bless You for the gift of good health.  I commit myself to taking better care of the temple You have given me.  Joni Tada, May 30

Monday, March 29, 2004

How can I discern my own errors?  Lord, clear me from hidden faults.  Psalm 19:12

Help me always to handle the lives around me with gentle loving hands.  Sue Monk Kidd, Daily Guideposts, 10 May 1989

Help me to resist, procrastination.

Help me to entrust my life to Your care.

Help us to appreciate what we have, O Lord.

Help me to live confident of Your constant presence.

Help me to keep Your commandments.

Help me to be grateful and thoughtful.

Heavenly Father, bring peace and quiet where there is stress and turmoil.

Heal me of my hidden torments and set me free.

Help me, Lord Jesus, to have time today for the things that are truly important.  Daily Guideposts, 10 Feb 1998

Help me to see through the flaws of others as You see through mine.

Help me give generously to others.

Help me to avoid lies.

Hear our humble pray, O God.

Have mercy on me, O God.  Psalm 51

Help me always to act in loving ways.

Help me to be obedient to Your will, Father.