Every day is a party with Jesus

My Heavenly Father, because of Jesus I come to You as Your beloved child, crying “Abba, Father,” and drawing near to Your throne of grace. Holy is Your name, LORD of Hosts. Your eyes are in every place, observing the evil and the good, and still You call me Your own.

May Your kingdom come and Your will be done in me today. Thank You that Your grace has appeared, bringing salvation to everyone. Let that grace train me to renounce ungodliness and to live a sensible, upright, and godly life as I wait for the blessed hope and glorious appearance of my great God and Savior Jesus Christ.

Give me what I need today: a gentle answer when tempers rise, a soothing tongue that is a tree of life, and a humble heart that heeds correction.

Forgive me, Father. Like a lost sheep I have wandered, yet my Redeemer is strong. Jesus gave Himself to redeem me from all lawlessness, and You promise that when a search is made for guilt, none will be found. As You have forgiven me, help me forgive those whose harsh words have wounded me.

Lead me not into temptation, and deliver me from evil. Guard me from the pride that brought Babylon down. Keep me pursuing righteousness and zealous for good deeds, so that my life adorns the teaching about You. In Jesus’ name,

Amen.