Your Sunday Prayer
Proverbs 31 Ministries
God, I don’t want to forgive. And while that makes me feel like a bad Christian, I don’t know how to change my heart. I am so deeply hurt by this person I loved so much. I don’t feel like I...
“Let the one who is wise heed these things and ponder the loving deeds of the LORD.” Psalm 107:43 (NIV)
Heavenly Father, we thank You for the gift of the Holy Spirit, poured out with love and power on Pentecost. Fill our hearts anew with Your presence, guiding us in truth, courage, and compassion each day. Help us to listen for Your voice and to walk faithfully in Your ways. May Your Spirit unite us, renew us, and send us out to share Your light with the world. We give You all glory and gratitude, now and always. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
“and I will ask the Father, and he will give you another comforting Counselor like me, the Spirit of Truth, to be with you forever.” John 14:16 (CJB)
“In my distress I called to the LORD; I cried to my God for help. From his temple he heard my voice; my cry came before him, into his ears.” Psalm 18:6 (NIV)
“For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to give strong support to those whose heart is blameless toward him.” 2 Chronicles 16:9a (ESV)
“In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.” Matthew 5:16 (NRSVUE)
“‘Don’t lay a hand on the boy!’ the angel said. ‘Do not hurt him in any way, for now I know that you truly fear God. You have not withheld from me even your son, your only son.’” Genesis 22:12 (NLT)
“Do not be afraid of anyone, for I will be with you to rescue you. This is the LORD’s declaration.” Jeremiah 1:8 (CSB)
Jesus, I often feel anxious when my circumstances seem shaky or uncertain. But when I take my fears to You, I’m able to experience freedom. In Your presence, I remember who You are and who I am — Your child. In Your presence, I find peace. Overwhelm my heart with the fullness of joy that can only come from You. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
“… Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid.” Mark 6:50b (ESV)
God, I don’t want to forgive. And while that makes me feel like a bad Christian, I don’t know how to change my heart. I am so deeply hurt by this person I loved so much. I don’t feel like I...
“But I say, love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you! In that way, you will be acting as true children of your Father in heaven” (Matthew 5:44-45a, NLT).
“Noah was a righteous man, blameless among the people of his time, and he walked faithfully with God” (Genesis 6:9, NIV).
“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood,...