* Monday - By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to a place that he was to receive as an inheritance. And he went out, not knowing where he was going. (Hebrews 11:8 ESV)

O God, our Dear Heavenly Father ~ Thank you for the abounding blessings that we receive from your grace and mercy on this new day. Give us wisdom as we study and learn more about our faith so that we will exemplify sincere fealty by our obedience to the doctrine of Christ our King. In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

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* Tuesday - Be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you. (2 Corinthians 13:11b)

Our Dear Father in Heaven ~ As we approach your great throne, we feel like we are so far removed from your perfect nature. However, we are deeply thankful that your great loving-kindness draws us near. Give us a greater measure of your wisdom as we learn more about your perfect objective for mankind so that we will take the steps necessary to make peace with all people by sharing your powerful message of love and peace through faith in Jesus Christ.  In Jesus name we pray, Amen. 

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* Wednesday - When Christ, who is our life, appears, then you will also appear with him in glory. (Colossians 3:4)

Glorious and Majestic God, our Beneficent Father in Heaven ~ Our mere words cannot express the depth of our gratitude for the gift of life that sparkles inside our mortal bodies. Even so, we say Thank You Father for this new day. And ask that you help all believers to be alert and ready to meet Christ who definitely will appear in the most powerful and elegant display of royalty that the world has ever seen or imagined. Help us to realize more earnestly than ever before that there is really no life without Christ our blessed and only Savior. In Jesus name, Amen.

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* Thursday - Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. (Romans 12:2 NIV)

Most Glorious and Magnificent God, our Dear Heavenly Father ~ Thank you for the beneficial blessings that arrive from your grace on this new day. Help us to continually realize that we must be proactively involved in the transforming process. We are deeply grateful that we are made new through a life of submission to the perfect will of Christ our Lord. Give us more of your perfect wisdom. In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

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* Friday - Do you see a man skillful in his work? He will stand before kings; he will not stand before obscure men.  (Proverbs 22:29 ESV)

All Powerful and Merciful God, our Dear Father in Heaven ~ Thank you for the marvelous blessings that shower upon us on this new day that burns bright with new hopes. We are reminded of Joseph who faithfully stood before the ruler of Egypt for many decades and his word carried the force of the ruler. Help young people who are struggling for a better job to support their families, to realize that being diligent in their present work is far more important than who they hang out with. In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

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* Saturday - But as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD. (Joshua 24:15)

O LORD, the God of our fathers ~ Thank you for the sparkling array of blessings that greet us on this new day. Give us wisdom so that we will more perfectly comprehend the certain peace that comes from devoting ourselves and our families to your superior Way. Help those who are wavering in their commitment to Christ, to have the moral courage to step forward and choose the only good and right path that leads to eternal life. In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

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* Sunday - Learn to do good.  Seek justice, encourage the oppressed. Defend the cause of the fatherless. (Isaiah 1:17)

Most Excellent God, our Dear Heavenly Father ~ Thank you for the sunshine of your love that greets us on this new Lord’s Day. Bless believers around the world who are meeting together today in harmonious communion. Arouse within the church that belongs to Christ, a renewed sense of being people who demand justice for the oppressed and are eager to do good deeds that glorify our Lord. In Jesus name we pray, Amen.  

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