“Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God, so that he may exalt you at the proper time, casting all your cares on him, because he cares about you. Be sober-minded, be alert. Your adversary the devil is prowling around like a roaring lion, looking for anyone he can devour. Resist him, firm in the faith, knowing that the same kind of sufferings are being experienced by your fellow believers throughout the world. The God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, establish, strengthen, and support you after you have suffered a little while. To him be dominion forever. Amen.”
1 Peter 5:6-11
Prayer:
Father, I humble myself before you and confess that I need you. I desperately need you in my life and in my family’s. I confess that I attempt to do things including change myself, others and my life apart from seeking your help. Forgive me for my pride and bowing to the god of independence. Set me free from anything that keeps me from trusting you with my whole heart and relying on you to take care of me, my life and my family. Lord, I submit all the things that I am carrying – the burdens, the fears, the disappointments – I give them all to you. I give my entire heart to you and everything that I am holding on to that needs to be released to you. I choose to take up the shield of faith and confess that you are faithful. You are good. You are King of Kings and Lord of Lords. You are in complete control and you are working things out in my life for my good and your glory. You are upholding me by your righteous right hand and you will never leave me nor forsake me. You are my Father, and I am your beloved son/daughter. Thank you that you are with me and that your grace is enough for me.
“Even when I go through the darkest valley, I fear no danger, for you are with me; your rod and your staff comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Only goodness and faithful love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD as long as I live.”
Psalm 23:4-6
In Jesus’ name, amen.
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