“He who gets wisdom loves his own soul;  he who cherishes understanding propsers.  Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that perishes.  Stop listening to instruction, my son, and you will stray from the words of knowledge” (Proverbs 19: 8, 21, 27).

Father, it is you who instructs me, it is you who guides me.  If I turn away from your instruction to me; in the end, it is me who is turning away from you.  It is only you Lord who knows my heart and its deepest yearnings.  It is you who prevail in my life.  Your purpose will be made known and made clear by your working in my life.  Remaining open to your instruction in my life will reveal understanding and allow me to grow in my realtionship with you.  Thank you Lord for being active in directing my life and showing your purpose.

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1/4/2012

Father, may your word take hold within me and grow.  I pray that the seed of your Word, may find fertile soil in my life; so that I may know your will and purpose in my life.

I pray the your light within me may not be hidden, but may be visible for others to see.

I pray that I may persevere and produce a bountiful harvest.

Lord, may you calm the storms in my life to the extent they are in keeping with your will.

Jesus, you are my Savior.  Just say the word and I will be healed.  I pray that I may never doubt or question your ability to do a mighty work in my life.

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11/27/11

Father, may my faith be strong to appreciate all that you can do in my life.  I pray that I may never doubt you ability to do anything you desire in my life.  I pray that you may remove the human lens from my perception of what you are able to do in my life.  I pray that I may have complete trust and confidence in you.  You are able to do infinitely more than I can ever imagine.  Who am I to doubt your abilities and your intense desire to do a mighty work in my life?  I am grateful to you and your gracious presence in my life.

You are the good news preached to all.

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11/26/11

Father, blessed are the poor, for theirs is the kingdom of God.  I pray that my life may be based on my relationship with you and other people.  I pray that I may love my enemies.  I pray that I may not judge others.

Father blessed are those who hunger.  I pray that I may be satisfied by your Word in my life.

Father, may my riches be in your, not in the trappings of this life.  I pray that I may look to you for what is truly important in this life.

Through my actions may I save life, not destroy it.

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11/25/11

Father, your harvest is beyond measure.  You are willing to be present and work in my life.  I pray that I may be open and willing to have you be present and work in my life.  I pray that any impediments to our relationship that may be present in my life may be removed so a strong and vibrant relationship may exist between us.

I pray that I may follow you with my whole heart, not with a half-hearted response.  I pray that my life may be lived in humility as I walk with you; not being filled with a self-centered pride for my own gain.

Thank you Lord Jesus for working in my life in ways that I cannot even fathom.

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11/23/11

Father, may I not put you to the test.  May I remain obedient to you and serve you alone.  Pray that I may I trust in your will all my heart.  May I rely on your with absolute confidence and not in the confidence of the world.    You preach the good news to the poor.

I am grateful to you Lord for all you have done: You have proclaimed good news to the poor, freedom for the prisoners, recovery of sight for the blind, set the oppressed free, and to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.

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11/21/11

Father, may I prepare the way in my heart for you.  I pray that I may make the path to you straight in my inner being.  May I remove the clutter from my life.  May my heart be receptive to your touch and presence in my life.  May my heart not be hardened to your calling and desires for me.

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11/20/11

Father, today a Savior is born.  “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”  You have given me the light of my salvation, the glory of all Israel.  You have granted me true peace, the restoration of the good relationship between you and me; a relationship I do not deserve, but you have given me through your grace.

As Simeon said, “my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the sight of all nations: a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of your people Israel.”   You have provided the light of salvation to all peoples.  You are the glory of your people.

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11/19/11

Father, your promise is fulfilled to your people.  Your mercy is extended to those who fear you.  You have performed mighty deeds through all times.  You have made the proud lowly.  You have lifted up the humble.  You have filled the hungry with good things and sent away the rich empty.  You are merciful to your servant.

Lord, you are a gracious and loving God.  Slow to anger and abounding in love.

I am your servant, may it be to me as you say.  I rejoice in you, O God.

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11/17/11

Father, the Lord is your name.  Your Lord’s eyes are upon his sinful people.  Amidst all of this wrong-doing, your people long to return home.  Forgive my sin Lord.  Forgive my sin.

Through your Son, Jesus Christ, the throne of David is restored.  Through your revelation, all your people shall be called to return.  Your people will never be deported from the land again.

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11/16/11