Good Shepherd, help me to recognize your voice among the noise of the world today; so, I can discern your leading along life's narrow way! "My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they will follow me." ~John 10:27 (NIV)

Because I can always rely on You to rescue me in seasons of distress, Lord, may I never fail to praise You for my deliverance and for Your faithfulness! "Call on me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you shall glorify me." ~Psalm 50:15 (NRSV)

When my world is chaotic and grows dark as the midnight, speak Lord; for your Word will instantly bring order and light back into my life! "Then God said, 'Let there be light.' And there was light." ~Genesis 1:3 (NRSV)

I praise and adore you, O God, not just for being Almighty and strong; but also for giving me the strength and power to overcome trials that come long! "Awesome is God in his sanctuary, the God of Israel; he gives power and strength an to his people. Blessed be God!" ~Psalm 68:35 (NRSV)

O God, it's Your name I'll keep on blessing; for it's You who has preserved my life and enabled me to stand in times of hardship and testing! "Bless our God. . .who keeps us among the living and has not let our feet slip." ~Psalm 66:8a & 9 (NRSV)

O God, when I'm facing life's trials, help me not to worry about a thing; but keep trusting in Your promises and the deliverance Christ will bring! "Do not let your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me." ~John 14:1

While I'm on this Christian journey, O God, open my eyes so I can see, the risen Christ and the glimpses of truth He has for me! "Then their eyes were opened, and they recognized him, and he vanished from their sight." ~Luke 24:31 (NRSV)

God, thank you for raising Jesus from the dead; for He is in the world today, and will come in to speak peace to my soul when I am afraid. "When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors were locked where the disciples were for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, 'Peace be with you.'" ~John 20:19 (NRSV)

God, I thank you that even amidst difficult circumstances I still have joy, because your ever guiding presence keeps my life from being destroyed! "You show me the path of life. In your presence there is fullness of joy; in your right hand are pleasures forevermore." ~Psalm 16:11 (NRSV)

God of Salvation, in all my trials, I will still give you the praise; for you came from heaven to earth, so I might know your power to save! ". . . Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord!" ~Matthew 21:9

Lord, help me remember to trust in your promises, when things seem hopeless; since, faith is necessary for me to see your power to do the miraculous! "Jesus said to her, 'Did I not tell you that if you believed you would see the glory of God?'" ~John 1:40 (NRSV)

Lord, thank you that in this terrible economy, I have everything I need; for you faithfully provide shelter, clothing, food and my hungry soul you feed! "The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want." ~ Psalm 23:1

Loving God, thank you for the privilege of carrying every need and worry I have, to you in prayer; especially since my requests never catch You unaware! "Don't be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him." ~Matthew 6:7

O God, I thank you that every day, without exception, I live and move in safety because of Your continuous help and protection! "The LORD will keep your going out and your coming in from this time on and forevermore." ~ Psalm 121:8

When my foes won't stop troubling me, O God, give me strength not to retaliate; and grace, so, Your undiscriminating love to them, I can imitate! "But I tell you, love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven." ~Matthew 5:44-45a (NIV)

Lord, let me be an instrument of your peace, wherever my feet trod; so, I can help overcome evil with good, and be known as a child of God! "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God." ~Matthew 5:9 (NIV)

God of my weary years, I thank you because I never will forget, what you've done to deliver me, when my life was under siege and threat! "O my people, remember now what King Balak of Moab devised. . . and what happened from Shittim to Gilgal, that you my know the saving acts of the Lord." ~ Micah 6:5

When trouble comes, Lord, let me run to you being confident in this---you'll provide protection and safety from my foes, in the midst of my chaos! "For in the day of trouble he will keep me safe in his dwelling; he will hide me in the shelter of his sacred tent and set me high upon a rock." ~ Psalm 27:5

O God, help me to stir up my faith this year; so, I can use the power, passion, and perspective you've given me, to face my challenges without fear! "For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind." ~ II Timothy 1:7 (NKJV)

God, I'm grateful that your grace isn't limited to a specific race, gender, or nationality; so, the unmerited favor you show others, you also extend to me! "Then Peter began to speak to them: 'I truly understand that God shows no partiality.'" ~Acts 10:34 (NRSV)