Daily Prayer: Day 220

From Simple Prayers, Day 220

I DRAW NEAR TO YOU, GOD

I praise You, Lord, that You are intimately acquainted with my ways and that You always love me and have my best interests at heart.

With regard to my former way of life, may I put off my old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires, and be renewed in the spirit of my mind; and may I put on the new self, which was created according to God in righteousness and true holiness. (Ephesians 4:22–24)

May I be diligent to add to my faith, virtue; and to virtue, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love. For if these qualities are mine in increasing measure, they will keep me from being barren and unfruitful in the full knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. (2 Peter 1:5–8)

Take a moment to offer this day to the Lord and ask Him for the grace to grow in your knowledge and love for Him.

THANK YOU FOR WHAT YOU HAVE DONE

Jesus and the Father are one. (John 10:30)

God will judge the secrets of men through Jesus Christ, according to the gospel. (Romans 2:16)

I LISTEN TO YOUR WORDS OF TRUTH

My soul silently waits for God alone; my salvation comes from Him. He alone is my rock and my salvation; He is my stronghold; I will never be shaken. (Psalm 62:1–2)

MY RESPONSE TO YOU, LORD

I will do no injustice in judgment, nor show partiality to the poor or favoritism to the great, but I will judge my neighbor fairly. (Leviticus 19:15)

You desire mercy, not sacrifice, and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings. (Hosea 6:6)

Lord, I thank You for Your eternal Son and that You will judge the secrets of men through Him. I thank You that You alone are my rock and my salvation, and I ask that I would practice fairness and mercy in my dealings with others.