Dear God,
We pray for all those in our world suffering from racism, sexism and
religious discrimination.
For the individuals who are silenced for expressing their beliefs.
For the people who feel marginalized within society.
Please help them remain positive despite physical and psychological strife.
Help them to forgive those who persecute them or who fail to treat them
with respect.
Forgive us, Lord, if we consciously or
unconsciously share in the conditions
or in a system that perpetuates injustice.
Please enlighten all Your disciples that discrimination does not only come in
the form of lowering others but it demonstrates itself in the process of
granting of privileges
to select groups of people as well.
Guide lawmakers and those at the head of government make decisions that
grant all individuals equal status under the law.

Lord, today I offer You my mind
May I seek the mind of Christ in all things
Freed from anxiety and fear
Filled with wholeness and wellness

Today I offer You my spirit
In You I have been born again
Your Spirit dwells deeply within me
My Spirit is alive in You
Freed from depressive thoughts and critical thinking

Today I offer You my body
May it be a temple dedicated to You O Lord
A place for You to live and reign
May I be mindful of what I eat and drink
May I be watchful of my sleep and rest

Lord, right now I offer you my whole being
I present my mind, spirit and body to You
Come and take me as a living sacrifice
This day and everyday
May I ever glorify and worship You

Dear Lord,

Help me not to overwhelm my children with unrealistic expectations.

Remind me discipline is for their good – and to always administer it in love – not in anger or purely emotion.

Keep me from dumping my adult problems on them, while helping me be transparent enough for them to learn from my mistakes.

Help me to remember my children’s current age – and respond to them accordingly.

Grant me teachable moments and prompt me to use them to impart uncompromising truth into their life.

Allow me to see my children as the individuals you created them to be and help me encourage them to thrive in your purpose for their life.

Let them see our home as a safe, fun, welcoming environment.

Continually remind me time paces quickly and to embrace and enjoy each season.

Keep building my character so my children have a model to follow.

Above all – let my children know and experience unconditional love.

In Jesus name,