Week of January 3

Another year has come and gone, O Lord, yet Your love for us remains steadfast. I rest assured that You will be faithful as the days and months of the new year unfold. You have entrusted us with the work of letting Your divine light be seen and the peace of God established through us. Help us be resolute in working to become more peace-filled and loving persons in 2011. Give us the grace to find balance in our lives and to become more centered on You. May we dedicate each new day to praising and thanking You, O God. In Jesus name, we pray. Amen.

"I will declare that your love stands firm forever, that you have established your faithfulness in heaven itself."

(Psalm 89:2, NIV)

Week of December 27

Father, we have just been reminded of the most miraculous event in history, the birth of Your Son, "Emmanuel, God with us". But Father even more incredible than the miracle of His coming is the reason for His coming. He said "I have come that You might have life and have it more abundantly". Lord help me to truly understand that Christmas represents the beginning of Your direct involvement in my life, to heal my wounds, to comfort me, to bring me peace, to fill me with Your joy, and to save my soul. And all of this because You love me. You are indeed, my constant Balm of Gilead in all my troubles. I thank You for Your love, and for the reminder each year as we celebrate Your coming as our Lord and Savior, in Jesus name I pray. Amen.

"The angel said to them, 'Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.'"

(Luke, 2:10-11, NIV)

Week of December 20

Thank You, Father God, that even before sin came into the world, You already had the perfect redemption plan established through Your Son, Jesus Christ. He came into this world, the spotless Lamb of God, to be born as a baby and to die to redeem us. The Son of God became the Son of man so that we might have eternal life in the kingdom of God. We praise You, Lord. We know that without You there would be no hope for a blessed eternal life. Thank You for sending Your Son, as our Savior. Thank You for Your salvation plan. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

"For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace."

(Isaiah 9:6, NIV)

Week of December 13

God, Father and loving Creator, may we be lights shining brightly in this world, a world that often forgets that You sent Your beloved Son, Jesus, to be the Light, vanquishing the darkness of sin and death. Fill us with Your Spirit of love, peace, and hope as we prepare ourselves for the celebration of Christmas, when Your Son came as a humble, lowly infant to save and redeem us. May the light of His truth be in every person’s life so that God can continue loving the world through us. I pray in Jesus’ name.

"The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. So let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light."

(Romans 13:12, NIV)

Week of December 6

Dear Heavenly Father, during this time of Advent, we prepare our hearts for the celebration and observance of the coming of Your Son, Jesus. You sent Him to bring light to a world filled with darkness, shame, and sin. You sent Him to be a model for us of how You want Your sons and daughters to live in peace and love for each other. Help me to shine the light of Christ into those dark places of my heart that breed prejudice, violence, hatred, and disrespect. May I prepare myself, so that Christ will be reborn in me. May others catch a glimpse of Your loving image through my words, attitudes, and actions. I ask all this in Jesus’ name. Amen.

“May you walk worthily of God and please Him in all things, bearing fruit in every good work and growing in the knowledge of God. He has rescued us from the power of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of His beloved Son, in whom we have our redemption, the remission of our sins.”

(Colossians 1:10; 13-14)

Week of November 29

Thank you, Father, for loving and forgiving me. Lord, remind me to show my appreciation for Your gift of mercy, by extending that same loving and selfless forgiveness to people who have wronged me. May I express my gratitude, Lord, by letting go of the burdens of blaming and judging others. Please find any bitterness that exists in my heart and put love there. I know I must forgive and even love those who have done me harm. This is essential for my salvation. Father, give me all the strength and resolve it will take for me to make love and forgiveness the way of my life. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

"Mercy triumphs over judgment."

(James 2:13)

Week of November 22

My Lord and My God, I am filled with gratitude and excitement as I start this new day. I look forward to all the ways that You will be present to me: in the glowing morning sunrise; in the beauty of nature; in the members of my family and the people I will meet; in the work that I will carry out. I am open to all that awaits me. I accept all that comes my way today as a blessing and gift from You. I pray for Your guidance now, that I will be where I need to be, work as hard as I possibly can, and do what I need to do to accomplish Your will in my life. In this Thanksgiving holiday season, I want to thank You, dear Lord, for all the many graces I have been given to help me on my journey towards holiness. I give You thanks and praise. Amen.


“God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance, so that you may share abundantly in every good work.”

(2 Corinthians 9:8, NIV)