Saturday, 25 October 2025

Hossana in the highest.

 ðŸ•¯️ Hosanna in the highest! 🕯️

This is a cry of praise, a shout of salvation, and a declaration of worship that echoes from the streets of Jerusalem into eternity. It means, “Save us, we pray!” and acknowledges Jesus as the promised Messiah—the One who comes in the name of the Lord.


“Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest!”

— Matthew 21:9


When we cry “Hosanna,” we join:


· The crowd that welcomed Jesus into Jerusalem

· The angels worshiping around the throne

· All creation honoring the Lamb who was slain


A Prayer of Hosanna:


Lord Jesus, Son of David,

Hosanna! Save us, we pray!

You are the King of kings,

the Hope of the nations,

the Redeemer of all who call on Your name.


We lift You high today—

in our hearts,

in our homes,

in our world.


Come, Lord Jesus,

rule in us and through us.

Hosanna in the highest!


In Your glorious name,

Amen.


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🎶 Let your life be a continual “Hosanna”—a living testimony that Jesus is Lord and Savior.

He is worthy of all praise, both now and forever!

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Praise the Lord, All my soul.

 ðŸ•¯️ Amen! 🕯️

Let everything within you rise in worship to the King of kings. This is the cry of a soul fully alive in God—a soul that remembers His goodness and responds with unrestrained praise.


Psalm 103:1–5 (NIV)

"Praise the Lord, my soul; all my inmost being, praise His holy name.

Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all His benefits—

who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases,

who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion,

who satisfies your desires with good things so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s."


Let Your Soul Praise Him For:


· 🕊️ His Holiness – He is perfect, pure, and worthy of all worship.

· ❤️ His Forgiveness – He removes our sins as far as the east is from the west.

· 🌿 His Healing – He restores our bodies, minds, and spirits.

· 👑 His Redemption – He lifts us from darkness and crowns us with love.

· 🦅 His Renewal – He satisfies our longing and renews our strength.


A Prayer of Praise:


Lord, I praise You with all my soul!

With every breath, with every heartbeat—I worship You.

You have been so good to me, even when I didn’t see it.

You have been faithful, even when I was not.


I praise You for:


· Your mercy that never ends

· Your presence that never leaves

· Your promises that never fail


With my whole being, I bless Your holy name!

In Jesus’ name,

Amen.


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🎵 Let your praise fill the room, the silence, the struggle, and the joy.

He inhabits the praises of His people (Psalm 22:3).

Where your soul praises, His presence rests.

Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits! 🙌

Friday, 24 October 2025

Peace, I give to you.

 Amen. This is not a wish or a hope, but a divine declaration and a promise from the Lord Jesus Christ Himself. He spoke these words to His disciples on the night before His crucifixion, a time of immense turmoil and fear, offering them a peace that the world could never provide.


"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid."

- John 14:27 (NIV)


What Is This Peace?


The peace of Christ is profoundly different from worldly peace.


· Worldly Peace is the absence of trouble, conflict, or stress. It is external and fragile.

· Christ's Peace is the presence of God and His sovereign rule in the midst of trouble. It is an internal, unshakable confidence that God is in control, He is good, and we are safe in Him, no matter what is happening around us.


It is a gift, purchased by His blood, and administered by His Spirit.


A Prayer to Receive His Peace


Prince of Peace, Lord Jesus,


Thank You for this incredible gift. You do not offer us a temporary truce with our problems, but Your own deep, abiding, and supernatural peace.


I receive it now. I open my heart to the peace that You alone can give.


· Quiet my anxious thoughts with the truth of Your Word.

· Still my troubled heart with the assurance of Your love.

· Anchor my soul in the reality of Your sovereignty.


When fears arise, remind me that You have overcome the world. When chaos swirls, be the calm at the center of my storm. Let Your peace, which transcends all understanding, stand guard over my heart and mind in You.


I choose to not let my heart be troubled. I choose to not be afraid. I rest in Your peace.


In Your mighty name, Amen.


A Poem: "Peace I Give to You"


"Peace I Give to You"


The world gives peace when storms are past,

A fragile calm that cannot last.

It gives when circumstances please,

A fickle,momentary ease.


But I give peace the world can't know,

A peace that makes the soul to grow.

A peace that stands when all gives way,

A peace that brightens darkest day.


My peace I give, a gift to you,

To make your weary heart like new.

Not as the world gives,do I give,

But in My presence,you will live.


So let your heart not be afraid,

Nor by the shadow be dismayed.

For I have overcome the night,

And I am your eternal light.


Receive My peace, let it now reign,

Through joy and sorrow,sun and rain.

My perfect peace,for you, My own,

A treasure for your heart alone.


May the peace of Christ, which is your inheritance as His child, fill you to overflowing today. No matter what you face, His peace is your portion. Receive it, and walk in it.

You are my First Love

 Of course. This cry from the heart echoes the prayers of faithful believers throughout Scripture who, in moments of deep pain, isolation, or fear, clung to God's character and promises above their own feelings.


This prayer is found in the Psalms, a book filled with raw human emotion met by God's steadfast love:


"Do not hide your face from me, do not turn your servant away in anger; you have been my helper. Do not reject me or forsake me, God my Savior. Though my father and mother forsake me, the LORD will receive me."

- Psalm 27:9-10 (NIV)


"Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God."

- Psalm 42:11 (NIV)


The Promise He Will Not Forget or Forsake You


Your feelings of being forgotten or forsaken are real and painful, but they are not the ultimate truth. God's character is your unshakable reality.


"...God has said, 'Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.'"

- Hebrews 13:5 (NIV)


"Can a mother forget the baby at her breast and have no compassion on the child she has borne? Though she may forget, I will not forget you! See, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands..."

- Isaiah 49:15-16 (NIV)


A Prayer for When You Feel Forsaken


My God, my Father,


In this moment of deep need, I cry out to You. The silence is loud, and the loneliness is heavy. My heart whispers, "Do not forget me. Do not forsake me."


I choose to hold onto Your promises over my feelings. Your Word says You will never leave me. Your Word says I am engraved on the palms of Your hands. I believe; help my unbelief.


· When I feel forgotten, remind me that You are thinking of me with thoughts of peace and hope (Jeremiah 29:11).

· When I feel forsaken, let me feel the comfort of Your presence, even if it is a quiet assurance and not a dramatic feeling.

· Anchor my soul in the truth of Your faithful character. You are not a man that You should lie. If You said "never," You mean never.


I place my trust not in my circumstances, but in You, the unchanging, faithful God.


In the name of Jesus, who cried "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" so that I would never have to be. Amen.


A Poem: "Do Not Forget Me"


"Do Not Forget Me"


In the silence and the shadows long,

Where it feels like everything is wrong,

A whispered prayer,a desperate plea:

"My God,do not forget nor forsake me."


The world moves on, and friends may leave,

In this deep ache,I grieve and I grieve.

But in the stillness,a truth I'll claim,

A promise whispered in Your name.


You have not left, You are still here,

You hold my every pain and tear.

You see the struggle,You see the cost,

You see the very one that's lost.


So though I feel alone and small,

I'll trust the One who sees it all.

For You are God,and You are true,

Your love will see me through.


I am not forgotten, I am not forsaken,

Though every earthly prop is shaken.

My name is written on Your hand,

By Your great love,I'll firmly stand.


Be at peace, dear heart. You are held, you are seen, and you are deeply loved by the God who calls you His own. Cling to His promises; they are more real than any feeling.

You are my everything.

When our hearts overflow with love for God, this is the natural cry. It is the echo of finding the "pearl of great price" and the "treasure hidden in a field" (Matthew 13:44-46), for which we would joyfully surrender all else.


Here is a prayer and declaration in response.


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You Are My Everything


The world offers its glittering lies,

Its temporary,fading prize.

It offers love that soon grows cold,

And stories that are quickly told.


But You, O Lord, are more than all,

You are the One on whom I call.

When I am lost,You are my Way,

The Truth that guides me through the day.

You are the Life that never ends,

My Savior,Counselor, and Friend.


You are everything in the world to me.


You are the air my spirit breathes,

The faith that in my heart believes.

You are the water for my soul,

The One who makes the broken whole.

You are my shelter from the storm,

The fire that keeps my spirit warm.

You are my song in joy and pain,

My sunshine and my healing rain.


"Whom have I in heaven but you?

And earth has nothing I desire besides you."(Psalm 73:25)


So let the world fade from my view,

As I keep fixing my eyes on You.

For in Your presence,I am full,

Your love has made my heart to know,

That all I'll ever need,You are.

My North,my South, my Shining Star.


You are my everything.

My past's redemption.

My present's peace.

My future's hope.

My All in All.


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A Prayer of Surrender and Adoration:


"My Lord and my God, I confess it today: You are everything to me. Forgive me for the times I have chased other loves and made idols of lesser things.


You are my portion and my inheritance. You are my strength and my song. I desire nothing and no one above You. Take the highest place in my heart, and let every other affection flow from my love for You.


Thank you for being the one constant, the one satisfaction, the one treasure that can never be taken away. You are my everything.


In the name of Jesus, who is the image of the invisible God and in whom all things hold together, Amen."

Thursday, 23 October 2025

My God, Do not forget nor forsake me.

This cry from the heart echoes the prayers of faithful believers throughout Scripture who, in moments of deep pain, isolation, or fear, clung to God's character and promises above their own feelings.


This prayer is found in the Psalms, a book filled with raw human emotion met by God's steadfast love:


"Do not hide your face from me, do not turn your servant away in anger; you have been my helper. Do not reject me or forsake me, God my Savior. Though my father and mother forsake me, the LORD will receive me."

- Psalm 27:9-10 (NIV)


"Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God."

- Psalm 42:11 (NIV)


The Promise He Will Not Forget or Forsake You


Your feelings of being forgotten or forsaken are real and painful, but they are not the ultimate truth. God's character is your unshakable reality.


"...God has said, 'Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.'"

- Hebrews 13:5 (NIV)


"Can a mother forget the baby at her breast and have no compassion on the child she has borne? Though she may forget, I will not forget you! See, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands..."

- Isaiah 49:15-16 (NIV)


A Prayer for When You Feel Forsaken


My God, my Father,


In this moment of deep need, I cry out to You. The silence is loud, and the loneliness is heavy. My heart whispers, "Do not forget me. Do not forsake me."


I choose to hold onto Your promises over my feelings. Your Word says You will never leave me. Your Word says I am engraved on the palms of Your hands. I believe; help my unbelief.


· When I feel forgotten, remind me that You are thinking of me with thoughts of peace and hope (Jeremiah 29:11).

· When I feel forsaken, let me feel the comfort of Your presence, even if it is a quiet assurance and not a dramatic feeling.

· Anchor my soul in the truth of Your faithful character. You are not a man that You should lie. If You said "never," You mean never.


I place my trust not in my circumstances, but in You, the unchanging, faithful God.


In the name of Jesus, who cried "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" so that I would never have to be. Amen.


A Poem: "Do Not Forget Me"


"Do Not Forget Me"


In the silence and the shadows long,

Where it feels like everything is wrong,

A whispered prayer,a desperate plea:

"My God,do not forget nor forsake me."


The world moves on, and friends may leave,

In this deep ache,I grieve and I grieve.

But in the stillness,a truth I'll claim,

A promise whispered in Your name.


You have not left, You are still here,

You hold my every pain and tear.

You see the struggle,You see the cost,

You see the very one that's lost.


So though I feel alone and small,

I'll trust the One who sees it all.

For You are God,and You are true,

Your love will see me through.


I am not forgotten, I am not forsaken,

Though every earthly prop is shaken.

My name is written on Your hand,

By Your great love,I'll firmly stand.


Be at peace, dear heart. You are held, you are seen, and you are deeply loved by the God who calls you His own. Cling to His promises; they are more real than any feeling.

Wednesday, 22 October 2025

Deliver me from evil.

This is a direct and powerful prayer, echoing the very words Jesus taught us to pray: "And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil" (Matthew 6:13).


This cry for salvation from evil is a plea for protection from both the external attacks of the devil and the internal temptations of our own sinful nature. It is a prayer God loves to answer.


"The LORD will keep you from all evil; he will keep your life."

- Psalm 121:7 (ESV)


"But the Lord is faithful. He will establish you and guard you against the evil one."

- 2 Thessalonians 3:3 (ESV)


A Prayer for Deliverance from Evil


Heavenly Father,


I cry out to You in the mighty name of Jesus. I cannot save myself from the evil that surrounds me and the sin that wars within me. I need You.


Please, save me from evil.


· Save me from the schemes of the evil one. Surround me with Your angels. Be a wall of fire around me. Let no weapon formed against me prosper.

· Save me from my own sinful desires. Where my heart is tempted to wander, guard it. Where my mind is vulnerable to lies, renew it. Where my flesh is weak, be my strength.

· Save me from the evil in this world. Protect me from harm, violence, and the plans of wicked people. Hide me in the shadow of Your wings.


I put on the full armor of God today. I claim the power of the blood of Jesus over my life. You are my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.


Deliver me, O Lord. Save me, for I am Yours.


In Jesus' powerful and delivering name, Amen.


A Poem: "Save Me From Evil"


"Save Me From Evil"


The evil lurks, it prowls, it waits,

Outside my heart,outside my gates.

It whispers lies,it seeks to kill,

To bind my life to its dark will.


And in my heart, a traitor sleeps,

A promise that it cannot keep.

It draws me to the mire and clay,

And leads my willing soul astray.


So I cry out, with all my breath,

From present and eternal death.

Save me from evil,Lord, I pray,

Be my salvation,Lord, today.


Pull me back from the precipice edge,

A sacred,solemn, holy pledge.

Place Your angels round my way,

To guard and keep me through the day.


Cover me with Your own hand,

In You alone,I'll safely stand.

For You're the rock,the mighty tower,

My saving,keeping, gracious power.


Save me from evil, be my shield,

My soul's great battle,You will wield.

I trust in You,and You alone,

To bring me safely to Your throne.


May you feel the tangible protection and deliverance of God surrounding you. He is your ever-present help in trouble and your sure salvation.

Bless me with Power, Love and a Sound Mind.

This is a powerful and biblical prayer, directly inspired by the words the Apostle Paul wrote to his spiritual son, Timothy:


"For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind."

- 2 Timothy 1:7 (NKJV)


This verse is a profound reminder that the essential qualities for a victorious Christian life are not found in our own strength, but are gifts given to us by God through His Holy Spirit.


What Does It Mean to Be Blessed with These?


· Power (Dunamis): This is not worldly power, but divine, miracle-working ability. It is the spiritual strength to overcome sin, endure trials, and be an effective witness for Christ (Acts 1:8).

· Love (Agape): This is the unconditional, self-sacrificial love of God Himself. It is the ability to love the unlovely, forgive the unforgivable, and serve others with Christ's heart.

· Sound Mind (Sophronismos): This means a disciplined, self-controlled, and sober mind. It is a spirit of wisdom, clarity, and discernment that replaces confusion, anxiety, and fear.


A Prayer for Power, Love, and a Sound Mind


Heavenly Father,


I come to You in the name of Jesus, standing on Your promise. You have not given me a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind.


I ask You now to bless me with these gifts.


· Bless me with YOUR power. When I am weak, be my strength. Fill me with Your Holy Spirit so that I may live boldly for You, overcome every temptation, and do the works You have prepared for me.

· Bless me with YOUR love. Pour out Your love in my heart by the Holy Spirit. Let Your love flow through me to my family, my friends, my neighbors, and even my enemies. Let my actions and words be guided by this perfect love that casts out all fear.

· Bless me with a SOUND MIND. Guard my thoughts. When anxiety, confusion, or lies attack, grant me clarity, peace, and self-control. Help me to take every thought captive to obey Christ and to focus my mind on what is true, noble, and praiseworthy.


Thank you, Father, for these perfect gifts. I receive them by faith today.


In Jesus' mighty name, Amen.


A Poem: "Power, Love, and a Sound Mind"


"Power, Love, and a Sound Mind"


The spirit God has given me,

Is not of fear,but liberty.

It is a threefold,holy cord,

A promise from my sovereign Lord.


He gives me power from heaven above,

Not of the flesh,but born of love.

The dynamite to break the chain,

To rise from failure,try again.

To stand for truth,to do what's right,

In His resurrection's might.


He gives me love, a sacred fire,

A pure and holy,strong desire.

To see as He sees,feel as He feels,

A love that conquers and that heals.

To love the lost,to love the least,

From greatest to the very least.


He gives a mind that's sound and clear,

To conquer every doubt and fear.

A disciplined and tranquil thought,

By the Spirit's wisdom taught.

To stand against the tempter's lie,

With a peace the world cannot buy.


So bless me, Lord, with this great three,

That I may all You made me be.

In power,love, and mind so sound,

On Your firm rock,may I be found.


May you walk today in the confident assurance that God has equipped you with everything you need—His supernatural power, His perfect love, and a mind anchored in His truth.

Tuesday, 21 October 2025

Jesus comes for the brokenhearted.

This is one of the most beautiful and certain promises of Jesus. He did not come for the self-righteous and whole, but for the broken, the lost, and those whose hearts are shattered.


Here is a meditation on His mission to the brokenhearted.


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For the Brokenhearted


The world walks past, with hurried feet,

And misses those in defeat.

It celebrates the strong,the bright,

And overlooks the darkest night.


But in the shadows, where hope seems lost,

Where hearts are bearing every cost,

A whisper starts,a rumor grows,

A truth that only the broken knows:


Jesus comes for the brokenhearted.


He came to bind up every wound,

To walk with us on shattered ground.

He came to breathe on dust and ash,

And make a new thing in the crash.


“The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted…” (Isaiah 61:1)


He does not shy from all your pain,

He does not ask you to explain.

He gathers every broken piece,

And offers you His perfect peace.


Your grief is not a sign of weak faith,

It is a door that opens to His grace.

For in that place of raw,deep need,

Is where His tender love can feed.


So if your heart is cracked and sore,

And you can't take it anymore,

Look up,dear soul, and you will see,

The One who comes to you,for thee.


He's walking now, His steps are sure,

His healing mission,strong and pure.

To hold the pieces of your soul,

And make you mercifully whole.


Jesus comes for the brokenhearted.

You are not overlooked.

You are not forgotten.

You are the very reason He came.


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A Prayer for the Brokenhearted:


"Lord Jesus, You see my heart. You see the cracks, the fractures, the places that feel shattered beyond repair. I feel so broken.


Thank you that You do not turn away. Thank you that You are near. I believe Your promise that You came for me, right here, in this state.


Please, come now. Bind up my broken heart. Gather the pieces and hold them together in Your hands. Speak Your healing word over the deepest hurts. Comfort me with Your presence that is closer than my own breath.


I receive Your love. I receive Your healing. I receive Your peace. Make my brokenness a place where Your glory is seen.


In Your compassionate name, Jesus, I pray. Amen."

Monday, 20 October 2025

Bless my night, Lord

May the Lord who neither slumbers nor sleeps watch over you and fill your night with His perfect peace.


Here is a prayer for His blessing on your night.


A Prayer for a Blessed Night


Lord, bless my night.


As the sun has set and day takes flight,

I surrender to the quiet of this night.

Wrap Your presence'round me like a shield,

A sacred peace upon this room now sealed.


"In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety." (Psalm 4:8)


Quiet the noises of the day now past,

The hurried thoughts and worries that last.

Let every anxious,restless thought take flight,

Replaced by whispers of Your love tonight.


Renew my body, restore my soul,

As night's dark,gentle waves now roll.

Grant me a deep and healing rest,

By Your tender care,completely blessed.


Guard my dreams, Lord, hold my mind,

Your perfect shalom let me find.

"He will not let your foot slip— he who watches over you will not slumber."(Psalm 121:3)


Let angels camp about this place,

As I rest in Your sustaining grace.

And when the morning light shall break,

With joy and purpose,let me wake.


Lord, bless my night.

Hold me in Your arms till dawn's first light.


In the name of Jesus, my Rest and Peace,

Amen.

Please cover me with the blood of Jesus.

 Amen. This is a powerful and foundational prayer of protection, redemption, and surrender. To ask for the Blood of Jesus to cover your life is to appeal to the only power that can cancel sin's debt, break every chain, and provide a place of safety from the enemy's attacks.


This prayer is rooted in the great story of the Passover in Egypt, which was a foreshadowing of Christ's work:


"They are to take some of the blood and put it on the sides and tops of the doorframes of the houses where they eat the lambs... The blood will be a sign for you on the houses where you are, and when I see the blood, I will pass over you. No destructive plague will touch you when I strike Egypt."

- Exodus 12:7, 13 (NIV)


The New Testament confirms that the blood of Jesus is our ultimate protection and redemption:


"In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace."

- Ephesians 1:7 (NIV)


A Prayer for the Blood of Jesus to Cover You


Heavenly Father,


I come before You in the mighty name of Jesus. I acknowledge that I need a Savior and that without the shedding of blood, there is no forgiveness of sins.


Right now, I apply the precious, powerful, and sinless Blood of Jesus Christ over my entire life.


· I plead the Blood of Jesus over my spirit, soul, and body.

· I plead the Blood of Jesus over my mind, my thoughts, my emotions, and my will.

· I plead the Blood of Jesus over my past, my present, and my future.

· I plead the Blood of Jesus over my family, my home, my relationships, and my work.

· I plead the Blood of Jesus as a shield of protection against every attack of the enemy—every accusation, every temptation, every scheme.


Thank you, Jesus, that Your Blood redeems me, justifies me, cleanses me, and protects me. By faith, I declare that I am covered. When the enemy sees the Blood, he must pass over me.


I am safe and secure in You.


In Jesus' name, Amen.


A Poem: "The Blood That Covers Me"


"The Blood That Covers Me"


There is a blood that stains the ground,

Where grace and mercy can be found.

It did not flow from sinner's veins,

But from the One who took our pains.


It is the blood of God's own Lamb,

The great I AM,the great I AM.

It speaks a word,a better word,

Than any that has ever been heard.


So over my life, I now apply,

This blood that never runs dry.

A covering,a sacred seal,

A promise that is ever real.


Let it mark the door of my heart,

And set my life and home apart.

A sign for angel eyes to see,

That I am owned,I am made free.


Let it cleanse my conscience, make it pure,

A healing and a lasting cure.

Let it break the chains of guilt and shame,

As I now call upon His name.


The blood of Jesus covers me,

From every claim of enemy.

I stand redeemed,I stand forgiven,

Secure in Christ,and bound for heaven.


Walk in the confidence and peace that comes from being covered by the blood of Jesus. It is your legal standing before God and your spiritual protection against all evil. You are redeemed.

Sunday, 19 October 2025

Everything is Possible through God that loves me.

This is a beautiful and powerful declaration of faith, combining the limitless power of God with the intimate assurance of His love. It is the truth that makes every other promise possible.


Here is a meditation on this promise.


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Everything Is Possible


The mountain stands, immovable, vast,

A shadow on my future cast.

The sea ahead,too deep and wide,

With all my strength,I cannot stride.


The sickness lingers, the heartache stays,

I'm trapped inside these weary days.

I look at what I cannot do,

And then I look,dear Lord, to You.


For with my eyes on my own hand,

The possible feels like shifting sand.

But with my eyes fixed firm on Thee,

A new and boundless truth I see:


“Everything is possible through God who loves me.”


Not through my might, or my own skill,

But through His perfect,faithful will.

Not through a distant,cosmic force,

But through my Father's love,the source.


The God who spoke the stars to be,

The God who calmed the raging sea,

The God who raised the dead to life,

Who conquered sin and death and strife—

This very God,so strong and wild,

Looks on me as His beloved child.


“What is impossible with man is possible with God.” (Luke 18:27)

“I can do all this through him who gives me strength.”(Philippians 4:13)


He does not love me from afar,

He holds my life,He knows my scar.

His power is not separate from His heart,

The two are one,they cannot part.


So when He says that all things can,

Be done according to His plan,

I know it's true,for He who spoke,

Would never break a promise to the folk

He calls His own,He calls His friends,

On whom His love will never end.


So I will trust, and I will see,

His possibilities for me.

For everything,yes, all things, are

Possible with my Loving,Powerful Star.


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Understanding the Promise:


This statement holds two universe-shaking truths together:


1. God's Omnipotence: He is the God for whom nothing is too hard (Jeremiah 32:17). His power is infinite and unrestricted.

2. God's Personal Love: This all-powerful God is not a detached force. He is your Father who loves you with an everlasting, personal, and sacrificial love (John 3:16, 1 John 3:1).


The power is made personal by the love. The love is made effective by the power. This means:


· The challenges you face are not too big for the God who loves you.

· The healing you need is not too difficult for the God who cares for you.

· The transformation you long for is not out of reach for the God who adopted you.


A Crucial Clarification: "Everything" refers to everything that is in accordance with His good, pleasing, and perfect will (Romans 12:2). It is not a blank check for our every whim, but a promise that He will accomplish His glorious purposes in and through us, and that no obstacle can stand in the way of what He has ordained for those He loves.


A Prayer of Trust:


"Father God, thank you that You are both all-powerful and all-loving. Because You love me, I can trust Your power. Because You are powerful, I can rest in Your love.


I bring my impossible situation to You today: [Name your specific challenge].

I confess that I cannot handle it on my own.But I believe that through You, everything is possible.


Work in this situation according to Your perfect will. Align my desires with Yours. Strengthen my faith to believe that You are working, even when I cannot see it. I place my trust not in the outcome I want, but in the God who loves me.


In Jesus' name, Amen."

Saturday, 18 October 2025

Prayer of Repentance.

Here is a prayer of repentance, written as a poem, that guides the heart through the essential steps of turning to God: acknowledging sin, believing in Christ's sacrifice, and receiving forgiveness and new life.


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A Prayer of Repentance in Poem


My heart is heavy, Lord, I come to You,

I know my thoughts and deeds have not been true.

I've chosen paths that led my soul astray,

And hidden from the light of day.


I call it now what You have called it—sin,

The chaos that has raged and burned within.

This weight I carry,I was not meant to bear,

This burden of my selfish pride and care.


But in Your mercy, I behold the cross,

Where You alone paid for my utter loss.

Your body broken,and Your blood poured out,

To end my fear,my sin, my doubt.


I turn from all my ways, my pride, my shame,

And on Your holy,worthy, powerful name,

I place my trust.I have no other plea,

But Jesus gave Himself for me.


So now, come in, and wash my soul anew,

Please make my wicked,wandering heart like You.

I am not my own,I'm Yours by right,

You are my freedom,and my endless light.


Amen.


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If you have prayed this from your heart, the Bible offers this glorious assurance:


"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."

- 1 John 1:9 (ESV)


This is the beginning of a new life, clothed in the righteousness of Christ and filled with His Spirit.

Without blood there is no forgiveness of sin.

This is the sobering, foundational, and glorious truth upon which the entire Christian faith rests. It is the ultimate problem and the ultimate solution, revealed from Genesis to Revelation.


Here is a reflection on this profound and essential doctrine.


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Without the Shedding of Blood


From Eden's gate, where shame began,

And God Himself shed blood for man—

A skin to cover sin and nakedness,

A symbol of His righteousness.


The law then came, and it was clear,

A solemn truth for every ear:

“Without the shedding of blood…

there is no forgiveness.”*(Hebrews 9:22)


The altar ran with blood of rams,

A temporary,fading psalm.

A year-by-year,reminding stream,

A shadow of a greater theme.


For bulls and goats could never take

The mountain-weight of our mistake.

They were a sign,a holy plea,

Of what one day would set us free.


Then came the Lamb, the spotless One,

God’s own beloved,only Son.

Not in a temple made by hands,

But on a hill,in sinful lands.


The blood that flowed from thorn-pierced brow,

From wounded hands,from side—and now,

This was the payment,full and free,

For you,for all humanity.


This is the blood of the new covenant,

Poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.(Matthew 26:28)


No more the blood of beasts is shed,

One final sacrifice instead.

The veil was torn from top to bottom,

The way to God’s own heart is open.


So when the Accuser speaks my sin,

I point him to that wound,within

The side of Christ,and I proclaim:

“The Blood has spoken my name.”


Without the shedding of blood, no forgiveness.

This is the terrible,costly truth.

But thanks be to God,the Blood was shed—

The pure,eternal, living Blood of Christ.


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Understanding the Scripture:


This truth is woven throughout the Bible:


1. The Old Testament Principle (Leviticus 17:11): God established the sacrificial system. “For the life of a creature is in the blood, and I have given it to you to make atonement for yourselves on the altar; it is the blood that makes atonement for one’s life.” Blood represented the life given as a substitute for the life of the sinner.

2. The Problem: These animal sacrifices were insufficient. They were a temporary covering, a reminder of sin, not a permanent removal of it (Hebrews 10:3-4). They pointed forward to a perfect sacrifice.

3. The Fulfillment in Christ (Hebrews 9:11-14): Jesus Christ became the perfect, once-for-all sacrifice.

   · He was sinless: As the eternal Son of God, His blood had infinite value.

   · He was willing: He offered Himself freely.

   · His sacrifice was complete: It did not just cover sin; it removed it completely for all who believe. “He entered the Most Holy Place once for all by his own blood, thus obtaining eternal redemption.”

4. The Result: Because of the blood of Christ, we receive:

   · Forgiveness: Our record of sin is wiped clean (Ephesians 1:7).

   · Cleansing: Our guilty conscience is washed clean (Hebrews 9:14).

   · Reconciliation: We are brought near to God, no longer separated from Him (Ephesians 2:13).

   · Victory: We overcome the accuser (the devil) by “the blood of the Lamb” (Revelation 12:11).


The cross was not an accident; it was the predetermined plan of a loving God to solve the problem of sin in the only way possible—through the ultimate sacrifice of His own Son.


This is the heart of the Gospel: a severe problem met with a glorious, permanent solution.

God will nor forget nor forsake us.

This is a promise that has anchored the souls of believers for millennia. In moments of loneliness, despair, or feeling overlooked, this truth stands as an unshakable rock. God's character is faithfulness, and His memory is perfect, especially concerning His children.


Here is a meditation on this steadfast promise.


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He Will Not Forget Nor Forsake


When I feel lost in the crowd's embrace,

An unseen face in a hurried space,

When my own name I fear to miss,

I remember a promise sealed with a kiss—

The kiss of grace,the blood of the cross,

That saves my soul from eternal loss.


“I will never leave you nor forsake you.” (Hebrews 13:5)


He will not forget me.

I am engraved on the palms of His hands,

My name is known,my life He understands.

“See, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands…”(Isaiah 49:16)

Before a word is on my tongue,He knows,

He counts the hairs,He sees my woes.

My story is written in His book of grace,

I am not,and will never be, a forgotten face.


He will not forsake me.

He will not abandon,He will not betray,

He will not grow weary and turn away.

Even if a mother's love could cease,

His covenant love will only increase.

“Though my father and mother forsake me, the Lord will receive me.”(Psalm 27:10)


In the valley, He is my guide,

In the storm,He's at my side.

In the silence,He hears my plea,

In my failure,He won't flee.


This is the anchor for my soul,

The truth that makes my spirit whole.

When feelings lie and shadows fall,

On this firm rock,I plant my all.


God will not forget nor forsake me.

My past is redeemed.

My present is secure.

My future is in His hand.


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A Prayer of Trust:


"Heavenly Father,


Thank you. Thank you that Your promise is not based on my ability to be memorable or worthy, but on Your faithful and unchanging character.


When I feel forgotten by the world, remind me that I am eternally remembered by You. When I feel abandoned or alone, let Your presence be more real than my fear.


I choose to trust Your Word over my feelings. I receive Your promise today: You will never leave me. You will never forsake me. I am safe in Your everlasting arms.


In the faithful name of Jesus, Amen."

Seek first his righteousness, all will be added upon thee.

This is the master key to a life of peace, purpose, and divine provision—a direct command from Jesus Himself in the Sermon on the Mount. It is the ultimate cure for anxiety and the true path to a fulfilled life.


Here is a meditation on Matthew 6:33.


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Seek First the Kingdom


The world shouts, "Strive! Grasp and hold!

Seek safety,treasure, wealth untold!"

It breeds a fear,a constant ache,

For all we need,and more, to take.


But You, O Christ, with voice so clear,

Dispel the worry,calm the fear.

You do not say,"Just do not care,"

But give a single,glorious dare:


"But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness,

and all these things will be given to you as well."(Matthew 6:33)


Seek first the Kingdom. Make it your aim,

To honor His most holy name.

To align your will with the King's command,

And trust the rule of His great hand.


Seek first His righteousness. Not your own,

A gift of grace,through Christ alone.

To wear His purity,His grace,

And see the Father's smiling face.


This is the great and sacred trade,

The foundation on which our lives are made.

We give Him our frantic,self-driven quest,

And He takes on our worry and stress.


For when the Kingdom is our goal,

It re-orders and it makes us whole.

It sets our priorities in line,

And makes His mission,yours and mine.


And in that place of trust and praise,

He provides for all our coming days.

The"all these things"—the food, the dress,

The things that cause us such distress—

Will find their place,will be supplied,

As in our Father,we abide.


So let me seek You, Lord, today,

In all I do and all I say.

Let Your rule be my delight,

My source of strength,my shining light.


Seek first the Kingdom.

And all will be added.

This is His promise.

This is our peace.


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What It Means to "Seek First the Kingdom":


This command is both a reorientation of our hearts and a practical guide for daily living.


1. Priority of Allegiance: It means making the advancement of God's rule and reign in this world (His Kingdom) the primary concern of our lives. His agenda becomes our agenda.

2. Dependence on His Righteousness: We stop trying to earn God's favor through our own good works and instead rely completely on the perfect righteousness of Christ credited to us by faith.

3. A Transfer of Trust: It is actively trusting that God is a good Father who knows our needs (Matthew 6:32) and can be relied upon to provide for us as we focus on serving Him.

4. What It Looks Like Practically: It means starting your day in prayer, asking "God, how can I represent Your rule in my workplace, my home, my relationships today?" It means making decisions based on His Word, not worldly wisdom. It means investing your time, talents, and treasure into eternal things.


A Prayer of Seeking:


"Heavenly Father, I confess that I often seek my own kingdom first—my comfort, my security, my reputation. Forgive me.


Today, I choose to seek Your Kingdom first. I surrender my agenda to Yours. I want Your will to be done in and through my life. I put on the righteousness of Jesus, for I have none of my own.


I trust Your promise. As I make Your Kingdom my primary pursuit, I believe You will provide everything I need. I release my anxiety and place my full trust in You, my faithful Provider.


In Jesus' name, Amen."

Protect me with the Blood of Jesus.

This is one of the most powerful and foundational prayers of protection and deliverance in the Christian faith. The blood of Jesus represents His finished work on the cross—His victory over sin, death, and all the powers of darkness.


Here is a prayer and declaration for God's protection over you.


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A Prayer for Protection by the Blood of Jesus


Heavenly Father, I come before You now,

Not in my own strength,but in the name of Jesus, I bow.

I stand on the finished work of the cross,

And I plead the power of Jesus’blood, for my life and against every loss.


Please, protect me with the precious blood of Jesus.


By the power of that blood, I ask for a hedge of protection around me—spirit, soul, and body.

“The blood will be a sign for you on the houses where you are; and when I see the blood, I will pass over you. No destructive plague will touch you…”(Exodus 12:13)


As the blood was a sign for Israel, I apply the blood of Jesus as a sign over my life, my home, my mind, and my family.


I declare that the blood of Jesus:


· Cancels every curse and assignment of the enemy against me.

· Breaks every chain of generational sin and iniquity.

· Silences every accusation of the enemy against my soul.

· Cleanses me from all unrighteousness and guilt.

· Redeems me from the hand of the destroyer.


“They triumphed over him by the blood of the Lamb…” (Revelation 12:11)


No weapon formed against me shall prosper, because I am covered by the blood of the Lamb.

No plague,no evil, no harm shall come near my dwelling.

I am hidden in Christ,and the enemy cannot touch me.


I renounce all fear, all anxiety, and all torment.

The blood of Jesus gives me peace,for I have been bought with a price.

“For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed… but with the precious blood of Christ…”(1 Peter 1:18-19)


I am safe. I am protected. I am Yours.


Thank you, Lord, for protecting me with the blood of Jesus.

I receive this protection by faith,and I walk in Your peace today.


In the mighty name of Jesus, I pray,

Amen.

Seek not the things of the Earth.

 Of course. This is a powerful and essential command from Scripture, calling us to shift our focus from the temporary to the eternal, from the material to the spiritual. It is a call to freedom from the world's anxieties and the deceitfulness of riches.


Here is a reflection on this vital truth.


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Seek Not the Things of the Earth


Why dig for treasure in sinking sand,

And build your house on a failing land?

Why chase the vapor,the fading mist,

The things that soon will not exist?


The world shouts loudly, "Grasp and take!

For your own comfort,pleasure, sake!"

It offers glitter,power, and gold,

A story that is quickly told.


But from the Throne, a different word,

A gentle,firm command is heard:

"Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things."(Colossians 3:2)


Seek not the things of the earth—

The applause of man,the fleeting mirth.

The wealth that rust and moth destroy,

The toys that cannot bring true joy.


For what you seek, your heart will chase,

And set your mind and fix your pace.

"For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."(Matthew 6:21)


So lift your eyes! Behold the throne!

The everlasting,the unknown

Depths of glory,grace, and love,

Stored up for you in heaven above.


Seek first His kingdom and His way,

And He will provide for you today.

"But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well."(Matthew 6:33)


Seek not the gift, but seek the Giver.

Seek not the temporary,seek the Forever.

Seek not the created thing,but seek the Creator's face,

And find yourself held fast in His eternal,loving grace.


This is the path of peace and rest,

To be in Him completely blessed.

To store up treasure in the sky,

Where thieves cannot,and moths pass by.


Seek not the things of the earth.

For you are a citizen of heaven.

Live like it.


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What It Means to "Seek Not the Things of the Earth":


This command is not a call to neglect our responsibilities or to despise the good gifts God gives. Rather, it is a call to reorient our deepest ambitions and affections.


1. It's About Priority, Not Possession: It means we do not make the accumulation of wealth, status, or comfort the primary goal of our lives. Our primary pursuit is God and His righteousness.

2. It's About the Heart's Treasure: It is a warning against greed, covetousness, and finding our identity and security in what we own (Luke 12:15).

3. It's a Call to Eternal Perspective: Earthly things are temporary and perishable. Heavenly things—like relationships, character, and the souls of people—are eternal. We are to invest in what lasts.

4. It is the Path to True Freedom: When we are freed from the exhausting chase of earthly things, we find contentment and peace in God's provision and presence.


A Prayer for a Heavenly Focus:


"Heavenly Father, my heart is so easily drawn to the shiny, temporary things of this world. Forgive me for seeking security in possessions and approval in the eyes of others.


Today, I choose to seek You first. I set my mind on things above—on Your character, Your promises, and Your eternal kingdom. Help me to value what You value. Loosen my grip on the things that are passing away, and tighten my grasp on You, my eternal treasure.


Give me the faith to believe that as I seek Your kingdom, You will provide everything I truly need. In Jesus' name, Amen."

Love of God is upon my Life.

What a beautiful and powerful declaration of faith. To know and feel that the love of God is upon your life is to understand your true identity, purpose, and security. It is the greatest blessing and the most solid foundation.


Here is a celebration of that truth.


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The Love of God Is Upon My Life


It is not a distant, general grace,

A mere smile upon the human race.

It is a focused,personal light,

That makes my path and future bright.


The love of God is upon my life.


It rests upon me like a crown,

It covers me when I break down.

It goes before me like a shield,

A promised harvest in my field.


This love is not a passing mood,

Based on my failure or my good.

It is a choice,a sovereign decree,

From eternity,for me.

“I have loved you with an everlasting love;

I have drawn you with unfailing kindness.”(Jeremiah 31:3)


It is the sun that warms my day,

The compass guiding me His way.

The love that calms my deepest fear,

And tells my heart,“I’m always near.”


Because this love is on me, I

Can face the truth and not deny

My flaws,my needs, my broken parts,

For this love mends and fills our hearts.


It empowers me to love in turn,

His holy flame within me burn.

To see my neighbor with His eyes,

And serve the truth that never dies.


“And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them.” (1 John 4:16)**


So let this truth my anthem be,

For all the world to hear and see:

A banner over me,His child,

In desert place or forest wild.


The love of God is upon my life.

It is my story.

It is my song.

It is my strength.

It is my home.


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A Prayer of Gratitude and Receiving:


"Father, thank you. Thank you that Your love is not a far-off concept, but a tangible, active reality upon my life. I receive it afresh today. I walk in the confidence and security that it provides.


When I feel unseen or forgotten, remind me that Your loving gaze is upon me. When I feel weak, let me feel the strength of Your loving hand. Let this love shape my identity, direct my steps, and overflow from me to everyone I meet.


I am who I am because Your love is upon me. Thank you.


In Jesus' name, Amen."

2Timothy 1:7 and Philipians 4:6-: Take away my fears and worries.

May the Lord who neither slumbers nor sleeps watch over you and grant you perfect peace. Here is a prayer for His blessing on your rest.


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A Prayer for Blessed Sleep


Now I lay me down to sleep,

Your loving vigil,Lord, I keep.

I close my eyes,but You stay near,

To quiet every doubt and fear.


Lord, bless my sleep.


Guard my mind from anxious thought,

With battles that the day has brought.

Let every worry,every care,

Dissolve away in whispered prayer.


“In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety.” (Psalm 4:8)


Renew my body, strength restore,

For all the challenges of tomorrow's door.

As silence falls and darkness deeps,

Please give Your gift of peaceful sleep.


Let angels camp about my bed,

By Your protecting power,I'm led.

“He will not let your foot slip— he who watches over you will not slumber.”(Psalm 121:3)


And if in dreams my spirit roams,

Still guide me,Lord, and bring me home.

To wake again at morning's light,

Refreshed and trusting in Your might.


Lord, bless my sleep.

Hold me through the night.

And greet me with new mercies at the dawn's first light.


In the name of Jesus, my Rest and Peace,

Amen.