Discipline is Necessary to Please God

Dear Heavenly Father,

I come to You in the salvation-baring name of Your Son Jesus Christ, thanking You for all that You do and all that You are in my life. You are a deliverer of tremendous and wondrous things and from terrible and deadly situations. No one can do what it is that You do. You are my Creator, my Strength, my Sword, my Redeemer. You are my Deliverer, my Fortress, my High Tower, my Refuge, all the honor belongs to You. You are a Waymaker where there seems to be no way, and my heart fills up with gratefulness for the many times I have experienced this. You are a loving and merciful Father who finds pleasure in our joy. I have been made free from sin becoming a servant of righteousness. I no longer live according to my flesh, but by the Spirit, therefore, my soul shall live. Your Word gives me the faith necessary to live a disciplined and lawful life. I seek to please You by allowing YourWord to cleanse me and to strengthen me. I discipline my body, keeping it under subjection so that when I stand before others the message You have given me to speak will not be rejected. Thank You for Your faithfulness and Your immutability. I know that I can always run to You and You will supply what is needed. I will continue to practice the necessary restraint in all that I do so that my life is pleasing to You, an I will always give You all the glory, all the honor, and all the praise; in Jesus' name,

~ Amen

 But I bring and keep my body under subjection, lest when preaching to others I myself should be disqualified. - 1st Corinthians 9:27

God Disciplines us for our own Good

Dear Heavenly Father,

I come to You in the Self-sacrificing name of Your Son Jesus Christ, thanking You for the continual confirmation of Your Word to build and sustain my faith. I hear the remembrances of Your Word in everything that I do. You are a revealer of knowledge, wisdom, and understanding. I find encouragement in Your Word, I find direction in Your Word, I find strength in Your Word. I encounter love, faith, and unity in Your Word. Everything that is needed for life and godliness is located in Your Word, and I am eternally grateful. You are the God who chastens; so, that we may be partakers of Your holiness. You command that we live holy and sanctified lives in the face of Your Righteousness. And You show us how to do it through Your Word. You train us to be disciplined and to practice self-restraint that we may experience peace. Thank You for all that You continue to show me and for all that You have allowed me to see and do. I will forever give You all the glory, all the honor, and all the praise forever and ever,

~ Amen

 For they indeed disciplined us for a short time according to their own judgment, but He does so for our profit, that we may partake of His holiness. Now no discipline seems to be joyful at the time, but grievous. Yet afterward it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness in those who have been trained by it. - Hebrews 12:10-11

It is God's Will that we Live a Purified Life

Dear Heavenly Father,

I come to You in the redeeming name of Your Son Jesus Christ, thanking You for all that it is You are doing in and through my life. You are the giver of life and strength. You're marvelous and holy, and You provide all that is needed day to day so that I am never in need. Thank You for setting me free and cleaning me up, Your glory is beyond measure. You purify my heart by faith, You allow me to discern Your good, pleasing, and perfect will with the renewal of my mind. Thank You that I can call out to You and You will hear me. Thank You for Your word that awakes me to righteousness and gives me wisdom and understanding on how to conduct myself. Thank You for every opportunity to grow and to become more disciplined. Thank You for explicitly teaching me self-restraint. Your word instructs me that I should be watchful and of good character. You tell me that I should use good judgment being well-grounded in faith, love, and patience. 
I pray that those that I come into contact with see You in me and come to know You as Father, Lord, and Friend. I pray that the political leaders be surrounded with Your children that will give them godly direction and help them to use discretion in their service to the people. I pray for the generations being raised in this age of disinformation and subjective facts. Lord, I pray that the lost and those trapped in darkness, eventually find Your marvelous light and begin to walk according to the truth that only You can provide. It is in the miracle-working name of Your Son Jesus Christ that I pray these things, giving You all the glory, all the honor, all the praise forever and ever,

~ Amen  

 Older men should be sober, serious, temperate, sound in faith, in love, in patience. - Titus 2:2

Have the Intentions to do What The Word of God has to Say (prayer)

Dear Heavenly Father,

Thank You for the opportunity to come before Your throne with confidence and boldness that I may receive the mercy and grace I need at the proper time, so that I may say boldly that You are my Helper and I shall not fear what can be done unto me. Thank You that all that I need will be provided and all that I desire according to Your Word I can request having an earnest expectation that I shall receive it. Thank You for Your faithfulness, and Your willingness to mold and shape me into the person that You have created me to be. I thank You for Your longsuffering and Your merciful kindness as You admonish me through the men and woman of God You have placed into my life. You have sent Your Word through the arm of the ministry that has been ordained by the power of Your Spirit. Thank You that they teach precept upon precept line upon line that I may learn at the pace that is appropriate for me. Thank You for loving me and walking with me daily as I practice living this life of self-control, discipline, and restraint. You teach me in Your Word that I am to be hospitable, that is to love strangers and to be fond of guest. Your Word instructs me to be a lover of what is right and a promoter of virtue and strength. It is my duty to be self-controlled and to walk holy and upright in front others so that I can encourage those that I come into contact with and am able to refute those who contradict Your message that Christ is Lord and has an expectation that we live according to His commandments. I will hold fast to the profession of my faith and speak confidently and boldly Your Truth, which I have gotten from You. Thank You for all that You are doing in and through my life, and I give You all the glory, all the honor, and all the praise, and it is in the marvelous and miracle-working name of Your Son Jesus Christ that I do pray,

~ Amen 

 but hospitable, a lover of what is good, self-controlled, just, holy, temperate, holding firmly the trustworthy word that is in accordance with the teaching, that he may be able both to exhort with sound doctrine and to convince those who oppose it. - Titus 1:8-9

Knowledge of God is Everything

Dear Heavenly Father,

I come to You in the Grace-Providing name of Your Son Jesus Christ, knowing that You are a giver of salvation, righteousness, and victory. You are Jehovah-Shalom, the provider of Peace. You are Jehovah-Rapha the one who heals. Thank You that I can come to You for any need that I have You are El Elyon, the Most High God. You reign supreme forever, Your glory knows no measure. Who is like you among the gods, O LORD? Who is like you? You are glorious because of your holiness and awe-inspiring because of your splendor. You perform miracles. (Exodus 15:11) You are my Father and my Friend; Faithful and True. Whom can compare to You? Thank You for Your continual revelation knowledge and Your unwavering favor. Thank You that I walk amidst the lions but am unharmed. Thank You that I sore with the Eagles, yet know how to remain humble. Thank You that Your strength is my strength and that my courage comes from knowing You are with me. I love Your discipline. Therefore, I continue to learn. There was once a time I hated discipline, ignorant and stupid described all my ways, but now You have instructed me through Your Word how I should think and act, and I am learning through application. There is extraordinary satisfaction found in Your presence that has no way of describing; so, I just say Thank You. All glory goes to You, all honor goes to You, and all praise goes to You forever and ever,

~ Amen

 Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge,
    but he who hates reproof is brutish. - Proverbs 12:1

Personal Prayer

Dear Heavenly Father,

I come to you in the bondage-breaking name of your son Jesus Christ, thanking you for saving me and for your continual deliverance. Thank You for Your wisdom, knowledge, peace, and guidance. Lord, you are so loving and kind. I pray for those who are headed down a path of destruction, doing things all outside of what Your Word has to say. I pray for those suffering from persecution, and those whose children suffer unrighteously. Thank you for giving strength and courage to us in our time of need. Father, we need you to lead us and to speak to us so that the faith, trust, and confidence that only comes from Your Word is our confession all day long. Father, we are abundantly blessed because You are with us. I pray that my friends, family, and all those that we come into contact with learn to know You like we do. Thank You for all that You do, for Your miraculous power goes out before us, strengthening our faith, preserving our joy, and proving Your love for us. Thank You that we can trust Your Word and for the healing and the affliction-freeing power that comes from it. We give You all the glory, all the honor, and all the praise, forever and ever,

~ Amen

As for me, I will call on God, and the Lord will save me. Evening and morning and at noon, I will make my complaint and murmur, and He will hear my voice. Psalm 55:16-17

Cast your burden on the Lord, and He will sustain you; He will never allow the righteous to be moved. - Psalm 55:22

Father Allow me to Practice Restraint (Prayer)

Dear Heavenly Father,

I come to You in the miraculous and matchless name of Your Son Jesus Christ, thanking You for this life that You have given me to live. You are the giver of every kind and favorable thing. There is nothing that compares to the desires You have for Your children. You are the God over all the earth, and all good things come from You, You are Good. You are my Shield and my Safe Refuge, my Hiding Place. You give me peace and comfort like no one can. You offer direction out of Your timeless wisdom that allows me to walk uprightly and to enjoy this life that You have given to me. You are an immutable God that has no equal. 
Father, I pray that the fruit of Your Spirit is continuous in my walk. I pray that every aspect of Your Love is evident in my actions, speech, and thoughts. 
I pray that my joy is complete demonstrating that You dwell with me. 
I pray that my character displays Your peace and assurance that I might reap a harvest of righteousness. 
I pray that I may be an example of patience in the face of suffering. 
I pray that I demonstrate kindness, goodness, and faithfulness that reflects the Love that You have shed abroad in my heart. 
I pray that I learn to restore my brothers and sisters with a spirit of gentleness. 
I pray that I learn to stand as a fortified city with strong walls on all sides, displaying self-control at all times. You have said in Your Word that he who controls his temper is nobler than one who captures a city and he who does not control his anger is as helpless as a city without walls. I pray that I not only display these behaviors now but perpetually and that Your Word is engraved upon my heart to remind me of this great opportunity that I have as Your representative to the world. And I will always give to You all glory, all honor, and all the praise because I know that it is You and You alone who is worthy. 

~ Amen

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, and self-control; against such there is no law. - Galatians 5:22-23

He who has no rule over his own spirit
    is like a city that is broken down and without walls. - Proverbs 25:28  

Be Vigilant about What You put into the Ground (Prayer)

Dear Heavenly Father,

I come to You in the strength-giving and life-sustaining name of Your Son Jesus Christ, thanking You for Him and the Life that has been given to me. Thank You for Your enduring strength, Your unconditional Love, Your Supreme Wisdom and understanding. You are full of Splendor, You are Holy, You are Magnificent, yet You take time to hear my prayers. I put all of my trust in You and not in the vain and fruitless things of this world. I will not do heinous acts or cause trouble; no, I will not cause discord among the brethren. I will sow peace, faith, and love in the Spirit of Harmony, knowing that whatever I sow, I will also reap. I pray for the political leadership in this country and for all countries. I pray for the persecuted over their beliefs and those that are performing the persecuting. I pray that the deception is removed from their eyes, and they become enlightened with the truth. I pray for a wave of unity and acceptance be poured out on those areas where individuals and groups excite terror against humanity. I pray for the leadership in the church universally, and in my local assembly, I pray that Your Spirit continually dwells amidst Your people so that the Truth can continue to grow in them and be poured out among those still in darkness. Thank You for all that You are doing in and through my life and for Your miraculous works that I have seen and will see today and in the future. And I will always give You all of the glory, all of the honor, and all of the praise forever and ever,

~ Amen

Be not deceived. God is not mocked. For whatever a man sows, that will he also reap. For the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life. - Galatians 6:7-8 

Seek to do The Father's Will (Prayer)

Dear Heavenly Father,

I come to You in the forgiveness baring name of Your Son Jesus Christ, thanking You for all that it is that You continue to reveal unto me. Thank You for being a loving and merciful Father. Thank You for being a present and caring Friend. You are Love, You are Righteousness, You are Salvation, and You are also The God who Smites. Thank You for always being here in my time of need, and I pray for forgiveness for all the things that I have forsaken to do. You are Jehovah, I long to do Your will and I know that You have so much in store for me. You continue to give me opportunities to do what it is that You have called me to do I continue to struggle on stepping into the place of Deliverance and Refuge that’s only found in You. Today is the day I say no to fear, and I will walk according to the measure of faith that You have given me. I will do the work in which I have been called. I will attend to the matters in which I have been instructed, and I will no longer reap where I have not sown. The grace that is upon me will no longer be shown as insufficient. I will live a disciplined life and accomplish everything that is put before me, not haphazardly or unwillingly but full of fervor and joy. You have told us in Your Word that if we are unwilling to work, then we shall not be allowed to eat. I pray that You continue to teach me, so that I may live a life pleasing to You. Thank You for hearing me and being compassionate and for giving me another day to fulfill Your Will for my life. And I give You all the glory, all the honor, and all the praise forever and ever,

~ Amen

For when we were with you, we commanded you that if any will not work, neither shall he eat. - 2nd Thessalonians 3:10

Loving Devotion (Prayer)

Dear Heavenly Father,

I come to You humbly in thanksgiving, giving You all honor, all praise, and all glory. Thank you for Your continual presence in my life. You are faithful and trustworthy. Your word can break any and all shackles. You are an all-consuming fire, removing all the dross and purifying my soul. Thank You for Your grace and Your mercy, Your loving kindness that endures throughout time. Thank You that whenever I'm afraid or weak You're there to comfort me. Thank You that whenever I'm in need of anything Your provision is available for me. Your are a loving Father and a Faithful friend, but Your are an even better God. You are the God of Providence, Jehovah-Jireh. You are everything I need, the Almighty Jehovah. Thank You that I can come to You and worship You and You reveal more and more of Yourself with me. Thank You that all feelings of doubt, fear, and confusion will cease if I just put my trust in You. Thank You for teaching me how to treat Your children by the way You treat me. I pray that the type of devotion and respect that You command be demonstrated in my conversations with the brethren. I will not become lackadaisical in my devotion to serving You. I will remain confident and patient in times of danger because I know You are with me, remembering to pray continually. And I will always give You all the glory, all the honor, and all the praise forever and ever. It is in the mighty and powerful name of Your Son Jesus Christ, I do pray,

~ Amen

Be devoted to one another with brotherly love; prefer one another in honor, do not be lazy in diligence, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord, rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in prayer - Romans 12:10-12

Discipline and Direction (Prayer)

Dear Heavenly Father,

I come before You in the life-changing name of Your Son Jesus Christ, Thank You for the direction and the wisdom that You offer. Thank You for always being there when no one else was. You are a way-making God, a life-saving God, the only true and living God. You are the creator of everything that is, and there was nothing before You. You are sovereign and holy; none compare to your rulership. You are a God of Restoration, You restore time, family, and finances. You are full of compassion and patience. It is a privilege to serve You and to serve Your people. You teach me the importance of discipline and direction, giving guidance and correction. I aim to please You daily, by serving with good will as unto You and not unto man. Thank You that I can grow in Your Word and develop by faith in what You said. Thank You for every promise, rebuke, and chastisement. Thank You for this day and the many blessings that it will bring. I thank You for supernatural debt cancellation and cunning and witty ideas. There's nothing that can separate me from Your love, not a thing that can change the way You feel about me. You are unchanging and matchless and I thank You. To You forever will be all the glory, all the honor, and the praise in Jesus' mighty name

~ Amen

 with good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men - Ephesians 6:7

For His Glory (Prayer)

Dear Heavenly Father,

I come to You in the life-changing name of Your Son Jesus Christ, Thanking You for being God. You are pre-eminent in all things, and You make all things possible. You are glorious and beautiful, I seek to be in Your presence. You're magnificent and holy; in a class all by Yourself. Thank You for bringing me into Your marvelous light and saving me from the firey pits of Hell. Thank You for being patient with me. Thank You for Your kindness and Your gentleness, Your splendor and majesty shine forever. Lord, I thank You for our relationship and for Your beaconing me into closer fellowship. I know that the promises I find in Your Word are for me, and I can expect to see the manifestation in my life according to Your Word. I know when I am tired and heavy burdened, I can come to You and You will give me rest. I know that if I am willing and obedient, I will eat the good of the land. I know that You are not a respecter of persons, if I can find it in Your Word it is for me. I know that I can do all things through Christ, which strengtheneth me. I know You will fulfill all my needs. I know that You will richly fill my every need gloriously through Christ Jesus. Thank You for Your Word that not only instructs me, but it encourages me and strengthens me. I also read in Your Word that whatever I do, I should do it with all my heart for You and not unto man. Thank You for all that You are doing in and through my life, and I will always give You all glory, all honor, and all the praise forever and ever.

~ Amen

 And whatever you do, do it heartily, as for the Lord and not for men - Colossians 3:23 

All My Might (Prayer)

Dear Heavenly Father,

I come to You in the Salvation Baring Name of Your Son Jesus Christ, our advocate with You. You are El-Elyon my El-Shaddai there is none higher and none more exceptional than You. You are Jehovah-M'Kaddesh, my Sanctifier. You are Jehovah-Hoshe'ah, You save me. You are my Healer, Jehovah-Rophe. You are my Provider, Jehovah-Jireh. There is none before You, and there will be none after You, You are Alpha and Omega, the Everlasting Creator. Thank You for who You are in my life and thank You for the miraculous works that You will do in my life and the ones You have already done. Father, I pray to You today asking that You continue to guide me in everything that I do, allow Your wisdom and understanding to remain in my heart and on my mind so that I fulfill Your purpose for my life this day. I pray that my zeal does not subside and that I continue to serve you wholeheartedly and with the fervor that You deserve. Father God thank You for carrying me when I am too weak to walk, thank You for Your peace, love, and joy that encompasses me day in and day out because I am in You. You tell me to do all that I do with all of my might because there is no doing after I am gone. I will learn, apply what I learn and do my planning fervently, as long as I have life, knowing that You have things for me to do. Thank You for all that You are doing in and through me. And I will always give You all glory, all honor, and all praise for the strength and knowledge that I am blessed with in the Mighty Name of Jesus.

~ Amen

Whatever your hands find to do, do with your strength; for there is no work or planning or knowledge or wisdom in Sheol, the place where you are going. - Ecclesiastes 9:10

Morning Prayer (Passions)

Dear Heavenly Father,

I come to You in the demon-terrorizing name of Your Son Jesus Christ, with all humility and thanksgiving. Father God, I thank You for being here with me always allowing me to be comforted and satisfied. You are fully self-aware, and You share with me who You are so that I can be a witness of Your supreme being. You are self-determined there is nothing that makes You do or be anything, You do whatever You want to whoever You wish to, and You do it according to Your supreme nature. You have infinite intelligence; there is nothing that You don't see or know, nothing surprises You. Your character is whole and complete, there are not words enough to express Your goodness. You are Holy. Thank You for continuing to reveal Yourself to me. Father, You continue to show me in Your Word aspect of Yourself and explaining to me how to live a full and prosperous life. It is because of the blessings You have given to me that causes me to give cheerfully. Your Word tells me that in whatever measure that I shall give I shall receive and I have found this to be true. If I plant only a few seeds, I will have a minimal harvest. If I sow bountifully, I shall also reap bountifully, but I give not because of the blessings I will get, but because of the gratefulness in my heart for all that You have done for me and that You continually do for me, my friends, and my family. Thank You for this opportunity to begin to understand passions and enthusiasm. You Word clearly dictates the appetites that we should have, and I am open to learning what they are. Thank You for pouring out Your wisdom so that I can grow in You daily. And I will continually give You all glory, all honor, and all the praise forever and ever.

~ Amen

But this I say: He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Let every man give according to the purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or out of necessity, for God loves a cheerful giver. - 2nd Corinthians 9:6-7 

Attitude Growth (Prayer)

Dear Heavenly Father,

I come to You in the soul-saving, person justifying, power-giving name of Your son Jesus Christ, who is and was and who is to come. Thank You for allowing Him to stand in our place and to give us a place with You. You are my Righteousness, my Peace, my Shield, my Strong Tower, my Refuge, You are everything to me. You are full of beauty and power, Your splendor knows no measure. You are immutable and trustworthy, worthy of all our adoration. The things that concern me concern You and You will perfect those things. Father, You alone are worthy of Honor and Worship. Father, I fully intend to abandon all anger and feelings of wrath. I pray that the wisdom to Rid myself of all malice, deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander rest in my heart so that I may walk in a manner that is pleasing in Your sight. I want to be kind, gentle, and forgiving at all times. Father, I seek to please You. I pray for the fatherless children and the misguided youth that Truth may find a way to their ear and mount itself in their heart so that they can have the fullness of all You have to provide. I pray for the wrongfully persecuted in every nation, and I pray for the martyrs and their families that Your assurance and peace may remain forever in their hearts. Father, help me with my outburst of passions and filthy communication that I might tame my tongue for my sake and the sake of others. Thank You for continuously building me up in Your Word and allowing me to grow in You through my applied faith. I will continue to renew my mind daily, focusing on the pure and lovely things that I may be strong and courageous at all times. And I will always give You all the glory, all the honor, and all the praise forever and ever.

~ Amen

Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, outbursts, and blasphemies, with all malice, be taken away from you. And be kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God in Christ also forgave you. - Ephesians 4:31-32

My Joy is My Medicine (Prayer)

Dear Heavenly Father,

I come to you in the bondage-breaking, heart-softening, mind correcting name of Your Son Jesus Christ, thanking You for Your greatness, for Your righteousness, for Your mercifulness, Your kindness, Your unfailing love. You are all powerful and full of wisdom and the creator of all things, I thank You that I can get to know You and that You show me who I am in You. I will rejoice no matter the situation or circumstance and depression has no place in my mind or heart. Rejoicing gives me the necessary strength to withstand and endure knowing that You will bring me through. You tell me in Your Word that joy is like medicine and will make me whole, but worry will drain me of my strength. I thank You for wisdom and understanding on this matter and the encouragement that comes with it. Father God, I pray for the political leaders in the world, that they may seek Your face and learn to follow Your commandments for all humanity. I pray for lost to be saved and the misguided to be fed with the sincere milk of Your Word. I pray that Truth and Love become stronger and hate be seen as the poisonous sickness that it is. Thank You for hearing me and thank You for sustaining me day in and day out. To You be all the glory, all of the honor, and all of the praise forever and ever. 

~ Amen

A merry heart does good like a medicine,
    but a broken spirit dries the bones. - Proverbs 17:22 

Proper Attitude (Prayer)

Dear Heavenly Father,

I come to You in the perfect, marvelous, miracle-working name of Your Son Jesus Christ, thanking You for Your goodness, and Your mercy. You are a righteous judge who sees all and knows all. You are my Shield, my Fortress, my High Tower, Mighty in Battle there is none like You. You are a Healer, a Sanctifier, a Deliverer, Present with Us. You are the true and living God, You are Jehovah-Sabaoth, and You have called us into battle. You are Jehovah-Elyon, the Most High God and none compare to You. You are in a class all by Yourself, You are Holy. You are the Lord my King Forever and You reign over all the earth. Thank You for who You are to me. Thank You that You never gave up on me, You said You will never leave nor forsake me and Your Word is Faithful. I do not hold myself more highly than I ought to, but I give a moderate assessment according to the boundaries of faith that You have given unto me. I will live my life as a living sacrifice holy and acceptable unto You, and I will not be conformed to this world. I am thankful that You have shown me how to renew my mind with Your Word so that I may be transformed into the person that I was created to be. Thank You for revealing to me Your will for my life and then giving me the training and strength to carry it out. You are the God of Providence, and there is no way I could do this without You in my life. Thank You for being here guiding and directing me day by day. And I will always give You all glory, all honor, and all the praise forever and ever.

~ Amen

Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God. - Romans 12:2