Day 2 prayer

Good morning, Abba Father,

All glory and honor belong to You, Holy God. Today, I come to praise and worship You with all my heart. Thank You for the precious rain, a reminder of Your grace upon all creation. As I look out my window, I see the water nurturing the grass, plants, and all living things, a beautiful display of Your love. Thank You for this wonderful blessing, Lord. Father, I feel blessed to have this time to be in Your presence. You know me by name, You understand my heart, and You know my deepest thoughts. I’m grateful for each moment I can dedicate my life back to You, seeking to purify my heart, mind, and body in Your presence. As I continue this second day of fasting, I confess my struggles, Lord. I battle with negativity in my thoughts, actions, and words. Please forgive me for these shortcomings, for my anger and frustration. I lift up those around me, even those who test my patience, releasing them to You in Jesus’ name, asking that You bring them peace and fulfil their heart’s desires. My husband is away for a time of rest. May You bless him during this time, and may he find true restoration. Lord, You know why I am fasting and coming to You. Today, I lift up Andus, me, Alezandra, Pieter, Andus Jnr., Jacques, Didi, Gizel, Cuba, Devan, Johan, Odette, Anabelle, Briana, Jean, Jacklyn, my mom, Oom Frik, Elsa, Llewelyn, Zelda, Sean, Patrick, Duane, Nikita, Matthew, Elijah, Paul, Carla, Jadyn, Adam, Jocelyn, Aurther, Dante, Benjamin, Violette, Alison. Father, I pray for supernatural favor, protection, and guidance for each one, that Your angels would watch over us. You know my mother’s struggles with her breathing, Lord; please bring her relief and strength in her body. I pray for healing, restoration, and peace in all my relationships, blessing each person I’ve named. Lord, I also lift up my friends: Elma, Alette, Peet, Elmarie, Ben, Douw, Zayeen, Lea, Megan, Josh, Hannelie, Alan, Rina-Hannes, Karina, Petro, Bianca, Wilma, Koos, Saddika, Kevin, Moosa, Aneesa, Ras, Lorraine, Kiewiet, Deon, and Veronica. You know their needs, Lord. Elma is still hurting after being robbed; Alette is anxious about her job loss. Please guide, protect, and bless each of them and bring new opportunities into their lives. Today, as I draw closer to You, I dedicate my life to You. I want to be intentional about my relationship with You and those around me. I ask that You, Holy Spirit, would reveal the purpose You have for me. I’m weary, and my body is tired. I ask that You strengthen me to approach this fast with conviction and with Your guidance. Lord, I acknowledge my faults, my struggles with resentment, and my tendency toward hurtful words. I release my pain and anger, and I forgive those who have wronged me, as You have forgiven me. Please grant me the wisdom and understanding that only Your Holy Spirit can give. I pray for this fast to renew my mind, body, and soul. Throughout this day, as I pause to pray and seek You, I ask for refreshment through Your Spirit. Help me adopt a spiritual perspective that brings both physical and spiritual renewal. Jesus, I long to rekindle my relationship with You. I want my mind to be renewed, my words to reflect Your goodness, and my life to have a positive impact on my family, work, and the restoration of my financial situation. Please guide me out of the debt I’ve incurred and help me make wise choices. Finally, I bring my mother before You, asking for Your healing touch on her lungs, that she may breathe freely. Please, Lord, bring life and healing to her body. In Your holy name, I pray, Amen.

24 June 2024 - My Concerns

My Concerns

"Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen." - Hebrews 11:1 Lord, it is time to transform my beliefs. I am putting my trust in Your unmerited favor. Today, I step out in faith to embrace the same unwavering favor that Jesus Christ has in store for me. I expect open doors and seek breakthroughs in my job, regardless of natural limitations. Lord, I am Your child, an heir of God and co-heir with Jesus Christ. I stand in the gap and dedicate Andus, myself, Alezandra, Pieter, Andus Jr., Jacques, Didi, Gizel, Cuba, Devan, Johan, Odette, Anabelle, Briana, Jean, Jacklyn, Mom, Oom Frik, Elsa, Llewelyn, Zelda, Sean, Patrick, Duane, Nikita, Matthew, Elijah, Paul, Carla, Jadyn, Adam, Jocelyn, Aurther, Dante, Benjamin, Violette, Alison, Elma, Peet, Elmarie, Ben, kid, Douw, Zayeen, Megan, Josh, Hannelie, Alan, Rina, Karina, Petro, Wilma, Koos, Saddika, Kevin, Moosa, Aneesa, Lorraine, Kiewiet, Deon, and Veronica to You. Lord, I pray for each one of my family and friends today. I ask that You touch each person’s life, opening doors that are otherwise closed to us. I dedicate my day into Your hands, committing everything I do, and ask that You bless my work and help me stand firm. I forgive those who seek my destruction and pray for forgiveness of my own sins and shortcomings. Help us face today and guide us as we navigate our time. Let nothing separate us from You. I can do all things through Jesus Christ who strengthens me. "And all these blessings shall come on thee, and overtake thee, if thou shalt hearken unto the voice of the LORD thy God." - Deuteronomy 28:2 Lord, I ask that You bless me and my family. We need Your supernatural favor today. I hearken to Your voice and ask that You send Your blessings to overtake each of us. In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.

Looking up to God, I need YOU LORD Jesus

Lately, I've been struggling with a heavy feeling in my heart. It's like my own thoughts keep attacking me, accusing me of doing wrong things. I know as a Christian that these attacks come from Satan, but it's hard not to give in to them. It feels like Satan is always trying to hurt me, reminding me of my mistakes and making me feel guilty. I wonder why he's so determined to ruin my life. What does he gain if I give up?

But as I think about it, I realize that there's only one who can truly save me: Jesus Christ. He's always there for me, ready to fight for me. Just like in the story where Jesus defended a woman who was accused of doing wrong, he stands up for me against my accuser. I believe that sometimes my accuser disguises himself as someone who seems righteous. The accusations I hear in my heart seem true most of the time, and it's easy to believe them. But just like Jesus told the woman who was caught in sin, he doesn't condemn me either. He wants me to leave behind my mistakes and live a better life. As a believer in Jesus, he reminds me that I am righteous in his eyes. He doesn't see my flaws; he sees me as perfect. And with him by my side, I can overcome any attack on my heart. Jesus went to a special place called the Mount of Olives. One morning, he went to the temple where lots of people were gathered. He sat down and started teaching them. While Jesus was teaching, some religious leaders brought a woman to him. They said she had done something wrong called adultery, which means being unfaithful in marriage. They wanted to know what Jesus thought they should do to her because their law said she should be punished by being hit with stones. They were trying to trick Jesus, so he bent down and started writing something on the ground. When they kept asking him, he stood up and said, "The person who has never done anything wrong can throw the first stone at her." After hearing that, the religious leaders left one by one, starting with the older ones. Soon, only Jesus and the woman were left. Jesus asked her if anyone was left to accuse her. She said no. Then Jesus said he wouldn't punish her either, but he told her to stop doing wrong things. Dear Heavenly Father, I feel trapped in this situation, unsure of where to turn or how to escape. It seems like there's no way out, and I long for relief. Is there a way, Lord? Do you hear me, Jesus? I feel worthless, like I'm not good enough. My life feels like a constant disappointment to you. These days, even praying feels like a struggle. I'm exhausted and overwhelmed, consumed by feelings of disgust with myself. Yet, deep down, I know that you, Jesus, don't condemn me. It's me, judging myself relentlessly. I'm filled with anger and can't seem to align my thoughts with your Word. I humbly come to you, Father, asking for forgiveness. My sins feel like they reach the heavens, and I desperately need your mercy and pardon, Lord Jesus. I am lost without you. Please forgive me. I feel even lower than the woman caught in adultery, unable to even approach your presence. I feel dirty and unworthy of your love and faithfulness. Please, Lord, forgive me. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen.

How the Unconditional Love of GOD Shapes My Life

By Yvette van Niekerk The imagery of someone peering down from a cliff, beholding the ocean's depths, evokes a profound analogy for the human journey. Picture yourself as that individual, standing on the precipice, gazing at the ocean's expanse below. From this vantage point, you notice the stark contrast between the shallow and deep areas of the sea floor. It's akin to the varied phases of our lives—moments of tranquility and security contrasted with unexpected plunges into the unknown depths. In our life's narrative, we often navigate through what seems to be serene, safe waters. It feels comfortable, familiar, and we traverse through existence with confidence. Yet, abruptly and without warning, we find ourselves treading on unseen, treacherous terrain, akin to inadvertently walking over a hidden underwater cliff. Consider this scenario through the lens of GOD's omniscient perspective. His vantage point transcends our limited view, encompassing all facets of our existence. GOD, in His infinite wisdom, comprehends our whereabouts in life and our daily pursuits. He stands above, watching, waiting to guide and protect. Imagine a scenario where we maintain a continuous connection with GOD, seeking His guidance through prayer: "LORD, lead me away from potential harm." In these moments, His divine intervention can divert us from perilous paths. However, when we neglect this connection, when our prayers grow scarce, we find ourselves perilously close to the edge, vulnerable and exposed. Today, I urge you to rekindle that connection with GOD. Reach out to Him, seeking His counsel and wisdom to navigate the intricacies of each passing day. Know that His love transcends boundaries and conditions—it's steadfast and unwavering. Let's reflect on the cautionary tale of Lot, Abraham's nephew, as a poignant illustration. Lot's decision to reside among a community of malevolent individuals led to his capture, illustrating the consequences of choosing personal desires over GOD's intended path. How often do we, too, stray from the shelter of GOD's protection, swayed by what seems favorable in the moment, devoid of seeking His divine counsel? Therefore, I implore the Lord for illumination and understanding in our individual journeys. I surrender everything into His capable hands, entrusting His guidance. Thank You, Lord, for being attentive to my prayers. Guide me on the path towards Your Kingdom, for I earnestly need Your presence, Jesus Christ, in my life. Amen.