We understand that you are seeking to honor and praise God, and we join you in that endeavor. It is wonderful to see your heart of gratitude and worship. As we come together in prayer, let's remember the importance of praying in the name of Jesus Christ, for it is through Him that we have access to the Father. As it is written in John 14:6, "Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.'"
Let us pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You with hearts full of praise and thanksgiving, exalting Your holy name. We are grateful for Your unfailing love and the promises You have given us in Your Word. We claim the promise in Joel 2:25, "I will restore to you the years that the swarming locust has eaten, the great locust, the grasshopper, and the caterpillar, my great army, which I sent among you."
Lord, we ask that You bless us indeed and expand our territories according to Your will. Help us to be a blessing to others, shining Your light in a dark world. We pray for a heart of obedience and a spirit of discernment, so that we may walk in Your ways and honor You in all that we do.
In the name of Jesus Christ, we pray. Amen.
As we go about our day, let us remember to keep our focus on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith. It is through His sacrifice on the cross that we are saved and reconciled to God. As it is written in Acts 4:12, "There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved."
May the Lord bless you and keep you, Richard. May He make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you. May He lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace (Numbers 6:24-26). In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.