LORD, save me! - Debbie McDaniel A Scriptural Prayer to be Thankful Lord, teach me to be thankful in all circumstances. Thank You for the wonderful occasion of this marriage that has brought us all together. As I read through these psalms in preparation for this post, it occurred to me that they would be great words to hide in my heart, so that when I want to celebrate with my Savior, the words areright there waiting for me. Please do your own research before making any online purchase. May my heart rejoice in good times and in bad, and may Your abiding joy and perfect peace find residence in my heart, as I rest in Your love and trust in Your unfailing goodness. I have purchased fine things and traveled to far-away places. Amen. Celtic Blessing May flowers always line your path and sunshine light your day. Help me to find happiness in every moment as I go through each day. When weve had smooth sailing in life, it is easy to feel happy. Help me to see past the problems of today and keep my visions of eternity with You foremost in my mind. Why? (Psalm 30:1-12). Taking, as he did, the sinful world as it is, not as I would have it. A Prayer O God of joyfulness and cheer, Thank you for Saint Nicholas dear. Enter His gates with thanksgiving,and His courts with praise!Give thanks to Him; bless His name!For the Lord is good;His steadfast love endures forever,and His faithfulness to all generations. Only You can fill the void in our hearts. In the blink of an eye things can change. Your Word is a lamp to my feet and a light unto my path, and Your Word is also the joy and rejoicing of my inner being.May I also abide in the truth of Who You are, the God of the universe Who cared for me so deeply that He sent His Son to die so that I might be forgiven. My negative thoughts and gloomy moods have gotten the best of me, and I am longing for joy once again. Hear our prayers, Lord, for all those who grieve. celebration. I ask these things I Jesus name. 12 Christmas Prayers - Experience Joy and Family . I know what it is to be in need, he said, and I know what it is to have plenty. O Lord, You have brought up my soul from Sheol;You restored me to life from among those who go down to the pit.Sing praises to the Lord, O you His saints,and give thanks to His holy name. The NIV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible states that rejoicing might be associated with praise., The strength we need is in Christ. In addition, the Church teaches that: [w]hen the Church celebrates the liturgy of Advent each year, she makes present this ancient expectancy of the Messiah, for by sharing in . I pray that You capture my spirit and tightly weave in joy, so it is bounded by grace and can never escape. It is a simple glance directed to Heaven. Logo Design Church. Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls,yet I will rejoice in the Lord. The grace of the lord and his immeasurable peace shall continue to follow you and may you continue to abide in His presence. Renew our spirits, fill us with your peace and joy. Help me always to rejoice in Your joy and to remain in Your love, so that my joy might be full and so that Your joy may well up in my heart and overspill to others, to the glory of Your name. This is our hearts prayeroffered in the name of Jesus the Christ. People: Loving God, as we celebrate the birth of our Savior, fill our hearts not only with hope and peace . AMEN. Trading My Sorrows by Darrell Evans (This one was a direct answer to a prayer and how I began speaking at/holding retreats. "We Let You Go" by Ruth Burgess Burgess is the author of a book called Candles and Conifers. Loving Lord, how grateful we are for the many joys in life that You in Your grace have bestowed on us in such abundance. I have so many things to be thankful for, yet I am missing joy. May a rainbow run beside you in a sky that's always blue. Whenever you feel like life is getting a bit too tough, seek help and peace from these prayers and acquire the happiness you deserve. Required fields are marked *. VisitiBelieve.comfor more inspiring prayer content. Lord, we know that only in Him is true peace and lasting joy to be found, and as we sing the Christmas carols and choruses this Christmas season, we pray that true joy would come into the world, and that many would find their peace. Lord of Hope and God of all thats newFather, Son and Holy Spirit: Were filled with wonder, gratitude, and joy inspired by the gifts of new life You freely give us. Psalm 94:19 worrying comforter The Lord has done it this very day; let us rejoice today and be glad. Watch out for the best. But even in my weakness, I know that I can call on You. Prayers for the World 1. In Jesus name, I pray. for Your greater honour and glory. Meg Bucher encourages others to seek Him first through her life as a stay-at-home mom and career as a freelance writer, teaching Emoti-moms Weekly Bible Study, and leading the kids' worship teams at her local church. Through you, I no longer feel sorrow or grief. Let your love fill us. Spend time with someone who brings you joy. Help me to awaken each morning with hope for everything that the world has to offer. Thank you for moments of great joy and laughter, for those moments that just make us smile; and we thank you for turning even our darkest moments to your good purposes. Jesus Christ, the head of the Church, precedes us into the Father's glorious kingdom so that we, the members of his Body, may live in the hope of one day being with him forever. God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference. Prayer for Joy and Laughter Light in the Darkness, thank You for loving me. Life is difficult for so many. Increase our love for one another and for You. But all of this is vanity. When I encounter heavy burdens, you lift me up and give me a reason to hope for the future. Grant to the souls of all our faithful departed Your mercy, light and peace Lord, we pray that those we love Who have gone before us in faith May know Your forgiveness for their sins And the blessings of everlasting life In the company with the Virgin Mary And all the angels and saints in ancient Heaven Amen Dear Lord, "Without joyous celebration to infuse the other Disciplines, we will sooner or later abandon them. There are prayers for facing a new day, realizing one's potential at work, celebrating an anniversary or birthday, and going to sleep at night. Provide me with a faith so strong it cant be tainted and let me use that faith against all the evils in existence. Prayer for Joy and Hope O Lord, my King, bless my thoughts with hope for my future as I tread through the harsh happenings of this world. He teaches me to give with cheer At Christmas and throughout the year. Mental prayer, which the early Carmelites promoted and perfected, certainly may include a simple thought of thanksgiving lifted to God in the heart. Remind us to wait patiently, and find peace in your plan. Dear Lord, thank You for my job and workmates, and thank You that I am able to provide for all my needs and nescessities and those of my family. Great minds think alike:) I really love all of these passageswhat encouragement. Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for joy unending that comes fromlingering long in Your presence and then remembering Your presence all day long. These are my 10 favorite worship songs about joy: Rejoice in the Lord Always (again I say Rejoice) - Watch it on YouTube HERE. Please Make Me Pretty, . Thank You for the joy of the Lord, which is my strength and stay. I suppose thats true in a sense, but over the course of my life, I see myself having a much harder time remembering God during seasons of joy than I doin seasons of difficulty. A Prayer Beyond Borders . Prayers of the People/Intercession on Joy Loving Godwho's with us always and everywhere; who knows all our hurts and sorrows, our joys and celebrations and goes through them with us: Thank you for the hope we have in younothing is impossible for you. Its in the name of my Savior, Jesus Christ, that I pray. Click the button below! Loving Lord, as the world situation seems to get worse by the day I cling to You more closely than ever before and thank You that You are in control of my life, and that nothing can separate me from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus my Lord. In myself, I cannot boast, and my sinfulness has humbled me many times. Praise God in highest heaven!". Each day seems impossible to get through. . For All Sorts and Conditions of Men 3. A Prayer for Cares and Concerns By Chrystal Evans Hurst "Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you." 1 Peter 5:7 (ESV) Our key Scripture says in 1 Peter 5:7 we ought to cast our. Prayers of invocation open us to the work of the Spirit and . Sunrise to sunset is simply going through the motions. I search for answers, but alas, nothing makes sense of all the sorrow. In Jesus awesome name, I pray. O God, please help me to find rest and happiness within your plan. How it rejoices my heart and guards my mind, with each passing day. The Lord is my chosen portion and my cup;You hold my lot.The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places;indeed, I have a beautiful inheritance.I bless the Lord who gives me counsel;in the night also my heart instructs me. Even when I struggle and face obstacles, I will feel happy knowing that I am doing your bidding. Theres the joy and wonder of the new beginnings that come with marriage. Bless our hearts with sustaining joy, and the strength to hold onto it no matter what. In Your name alone, Amen., O Lord, you are my hope when times are rough. We give you praise and thanks, for You alone are worthy! Fill me with your joy and take away this sadness. Because prayers can make everything feel right. So fill my heart with Your abiding joy so that I may rejoice in lifes circumstances, in periods of plenty and during those seasons when I have very little, in times of hardship as well as those times of great sufficiency. By subscribing to the newsletter, you consent to receive emails related to the ministry of A Divine Encounter. Just as You refresh my heart, lead me to refresh the hearts of Your people. Mahashivratri is celebrated with great fervor and devotion throughout India and in Hindu communities around the world. My prayer is that You would help me to pursue You more, and experience Your joy more often. In Jesus' name,Amen. Spring Celebration Greeting Card. There are things I am completely unaware of, that You have protected me from and rescued me out of. In Jesus' precious name, we pray. For he has clothed me with garments of salvation and arrayed me in a robe of his righteousness, as a bridegroom adorns his head like a priest, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.. Pray for the salvation of 3 lost people who are yet to be found by grace. Lord, I feel as if I am so far from You and I dont know what to do to sort it out.Lord, I come to You in my brokenness and confusion and ask that You would fill me with Yourself, for You are my God and I trust in the Lord Jesus Who died to pay the price for my sins. Happy Day by Tim Hughes. Lead me away from hate and toward love. Though we are filled with vanity, You alone can take credit for the good that happens in the world. We are people of hope because we are a people of faith. Whatever is happening and wherever I am, I want to be completely satisfied and fulfilled, so Im not constantly yearning for more or something different. I pray that you bring me the peace and joy that I seek in life. Description for this block. You gave Your Son Jesus to light the way a joy-filled life. Others have lost hope in people because of those who have hurt and betrayed them. Worship regards something as sacred. Instil in our hearts the hope of our salvation, and surround each one of us with Your love and joy. There are not enough words in the world to give thanks for all You have done for me. Often, we think that Biblical joy should feellike happiness. Bless this dear couple and their future together. Immanuel with us once again. as Creative Father, Redeeming Son, and Sustaining Spirit. Be with me and keep my feet standing firm on my Christian values. Help me to find happiness in small things. Prayers of Joy The Lord is my chosen portion and my cup; You hold my lot. Please forgive me for placing my joy in fickle circumstances. I ask these things in Jesus name. You who life and reign, world without end. Prayer for Mission # 2 - Lord, our God, help us to walk with you on the . Help us to rest in Your arms. Happy feelings arent a requirement to be cheerful no matter what,as the Message paraphrase of 1 Thessalonians 5:16 reads. Teach me how to touch each soul I meet and be thankful for every person in my life. Heavenly Father, how I bless and thank You for the glad tidings of great joy that were given to all people, through that angelic host so many years ago. Through every generation, you have been the rock of our lives, the shield of our salvation. Dear Lord, I pray that you bless me with true happiness and peace in life. Every thirst in my life that has almost rendered me irrelevant, quench it. Download high quality royalty free Joy Of God clip art graphics. Break down the walls of separation that we have built to keep you from our hardened hearts. Give me to power to show Satan that my joy erases his ploy to drown me and support me when I have to show him my faith outweighs his motives to take my joy. Lead me away from hate and anger toward love. Proverbs 10:28 The prospect of the righteous is joy, but the . All of this will perish, but You alone are eternal. Holy Mary, Mother of Joy: Give courage by your example to those who greet the news of their pregnancy with fear. I have learned how vital my prayer life is to my Christian walk. Lead us in joy and celebration of the only reality worth knowing, that you love us as we are. When others see you experiencing joy despite the troubles you are facing, they begin to wonder what your source of joy is. Why Do We Need to Be Crucified with Christ? I pray that I may keep my eyes fixed firmly on the Lord Jesus and live in total dependence on Him, in the knowledge that He has overcome the world, and has promised to give us His joy and peace in our hearts. Help me to place my joy in You, because You are my ultimate treasure. We pray for those affected by natural disasters and the lingering effects of natural disasters: protect them and give them the aid they need. Through you, I no longer feel sorrow or grief. Almighty God, thank Thee for the job of this day . If You could fill my heart with joy again, I know gratitude would come easy. Our trust in God through the seasons that elude our understanding strengthens. Hail Mary, full of grace. - Watch it on YouTube HERE. You can find out more by clicking the link below! are working in me through this trial so that I can look more like You. Traditional Irish Blessing May God give you: For every storm, a rainbow, When I am down or depressed, please remind me of all of the many reasons why I should be thankful and guide my spirit toward your happiness., May flowers always line your path and sunshine light your day. Pull me so close that the distance between us will seem to have never existed. The heavy burden weighs down my heart, and sometimes I doubt if at all I can bear it. You are Lord of lords and King of kings. I know that circumstances are ever changing. The Bible commands us to be joyful always, (1Thessalonians 5:16)but it takes strength to hold onto joy when life threatens to snatch it from our hands. Bless me with contentment, so I may know what it feels like to love this life entirely. Prayer for Mission #1 - (To Saint Eugene de Mazenod.) Guide me so that I can discover life in all of its infinite varieties. You alone, my Lord, are where I find peace. (Psalm 16:5-11). Response. May the Holy Spirit help us to understand Your Word, and will for our lives. 8. This is what we celebrate even in this craziest of years. But Lord, Your word says that You will never change. (Psalm 71:19-24). Thank you for the thrill of celebrations and the enrichment of music. Tradition Of Decorating Dyeing Eggshell. We ask this in Jesus' name,Amen. We also havea podcast! Amen. Christ made Paul strong. But I pray that You would grow me in humility, meekness, and grant me a contrite heart. I ask that You provide me with joy immeasurable. Through His earthly footsteps, we study the example He left for us to follow. Prayer for Life - O God, our Creator, all life is in your hands . When things are going well, its easy to forget that my true source of joy isnt dependent on what is happening around me. For Hard Times For Financial Prosperity For Physical Health For Emotional Health For Protection For a Marriage For Babies and Pregnancy For Family For Spiritual Warfare For Spiritual Health For a Death For the Workplace For Bedtime, Bible Commentary Bible Verses Devotionals Faith Prayers Coloring Pages Pros and Cons, Judge Not Lest Ye Be Judged Meaning (KJV), It Rains on the Just and the Unjust Meaning (KJV), 50 Biblically Accurate Facts About Angels in the Bible, 50 Most Profitable Youth Group Fundraising Ideas for Your Church, 250 Ice Breaker Questions for Teen Youth Groups, 25 Important Examples of Pride in the Bible, Why Jesus Wept and 11 Lessons from His Tears, 25 Different Ways to Worship God and Praise the Lord. Make this day a wonder and I will marvel as my faith grows. This post may contain affiliate links to products I love. He teaches me to look and find Chances to be friendly and kind. May a rainbow run beside you in a sky that's always blue. May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.. Regardless of religion, one simple prayer can turn everything around. As for me, I said in my prosperity,I shall never be moved.By Your favor, O Lord,You made my mountain stand strong; You hid your face;I was dismayed.To You, O Lord, I cry,and to the Lord I plead for mercy: What profit is there in my death,if I go down to the pit?Will the dust praise You?Will it tell of Your faithfulness? For those who are afraid of the futuregive the power of faith in You. 1. We in gratitude unite all of our hearts to reflect on where you have bought us from. I ask these things in Your precious name. Thank You that in Your presence is the fullness of joy, for You alone are my abiding hope and in Your right hand are pleasures forevermore. Amen., Holy Lord, I want so bad to be happy. Ive heard it said that its easy to praise God when life is good and skies are blue, but its harder to lift prayers of joy when trials loom large and stormy seas threaten to overwhelm us. Be full of joy all of the time,the New Life Version translates. I'll share that with you in a future post.) What comes after prayers of joy? Everything around me proves I am empty of happy emotions, and I want that to change. Blessings on the one who comes in the name of the Lord! Jennifer, Thank you so much for this month of prayers!! Thank You for the joy of singing praises to You, and thank You, Father, for the Lord Jesus in Whom is the fullness of joy. I pray that my soul will rejoice in You. For those hurt by your churchwe ask you to heal wounds and enable forgiveness. You call the weak, the meek, the humble, and the contrite to receive Your grace. Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.. Our heavenly Father, your love upon us is what has granted us the blessing to see this day. New Sermon & Worship inspiration Taking off weekly! Thank You, that in Christ we have received newness of life and become a new creation in Him. Lord: hear our prayers for the sick and injured; for those recovering from surgery and those anticipating surgery. That is why, for Christs sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. Happy birthday, my sweet grandma. In Jesus' name I pray,Amen. A Prayer for Joy and Strength Father, Praise You for these lessons on strength and joy, and for Paul's faithful life witness left behind for us to learn from. Faithful God All fill them with your hope and joy. His blessings and his loving heart Show me the way each day should start. On this day, devotees visit Shiva temples, perform puja (prayer rituals), and offer prayers, flowers, and fruits to Lord Shiva. For Peace 5. Allow eternal peace and tranquility to fill my heart, my mind, my life, and my world. AMEN. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. I feel comforted in the strength of your love. I ask these things in Your precious name. For your churchshow us your way: your way to live the truth with our lives, and declare the truth with our lips, with gentleness and love. Purify my heart and mind so that I may be at one with you. (Matthew 28:18, KJV) 2. The joy of the Lord is my strength. Guide me to find joy in each day and appreciate the beauty of your creation. Teach me how to see a happy life in all of its infinite varieties. Lets get started praying the Scriptures for joy. To those grieving a loss of any kind, we ask you to give solace and hope, and the strength to go on. You have given me spiritual gifts that I can use to serve others and to show them the love that You call me to. Prayer for Joy and Happiness Compassionate and Gracious God, I yearn for happiness to take over my emotions and joy to lead my path. Copyright 2023 | Powered by Astra WordPress Theme. Thank you for the love we know love in marriages, love in families, love in your family, the church. I pray for strength, both physically and mentally, to find the joy that will make my smile shine and keep my spirit from growing weary. What a blessing these were in my life this month of Thanksgiving!! And may happiness fill your heart each day your whole life through. Break my heart for what breaks Yours. We pray that You would sustain them with Your sufficient strength and pour into their hearts the joy that only comes from You. Happiness abounds in my life and my heart, but I long for joy. Prayer for Peace of Mind and Spirit "O Father in heaven, I ask that you gladden and refresh my spirit. God our Father, . Help me show gratitude to others for all they mean to me and all they have done for me. For the Mission of the Church 9. But we were made in your image, and. Bring gladness and joy to my heart, and restore to me the hope of salvation. Hold my hand, guide me, and let me live in Your perfect will. Happiness abounds in my life and my heart, but I long for joy. Most Holy God, We are a people who need you in your fullness. Romans 12:12 prayer patience Rejoice in the Lord always. Come, Lordand come soon. Prayer for Joy in Trials. Bring back what used to be and remind me that joy can be found in everything. For those who feel alonewe ask you to be their strength, and to give them loving friends to encourage them. Prayer for Joy and Gratitude Precious Holy Spirit, Youve blessed me with so much, and I love You like no other. And may happiness fill your heart each day your whole life through.. I hope all is well with you and family. Thank you, Father, for your immeasurable gift. I am worn from trying to re-gain something so precious and dear to my well-being. I will be joyful in God my Savior.. While we cant promise that these prayers will grant wishes, we are confident that, through them, you might just find happiness and peace of mind. Help me to see past the opposing views and disagreements of everyone around me and settle my anxieties. And in that spirit, I share with you these four psalms. Theres no shortcut to it, or quick fix for it. You set all things in accordance to your time. In Jesus' name,Amen. I want to thank You for both the things I am aware of and those I have been oblivious to. could thou and I with Fate conspire . Amen.. Lead me from death to eternal life. I loved sharing them with all of my friends and also on Pinterest and Twitter. No matter what happens during this day, I know that your everlasting joy will await me. Article Images Copyright , A Prayer for the Strength We Need to Be Joyful - Your Daily Prayer - August 14. I pray for You to not leave me or give up on me. Celebration makes something known! All shall be well, and all shall be well . The uniqueness in all of us and the diversity in the daily horizon. Amen. Free us for joyful obedience to your claim and call on our lives this day and every day. May songbirds serenade you every step along the way. We pray for newly married couples and for every married couple here, that you provide gracefor hard times that will come; mutual forgiveness, understanding, patience, and the willingness to change ourselves and not our partners as we grow and mature in our love.

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