Doing Life Together

Create in me a pure heart, O God,
and renew a steadfast spirit within me…
The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit;
a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise…
Let me hear joy and gladness;
let the bones you have crushed rejoice (Psalm 51:10, 17, 8 NIV).

Lord, I confess that I have sinned against You.
I am embarrassed; I know better,
but I fail to live a holy life that reflects You.
Help me to do what is right
and turn away from my selfishness.
Let my intentions be pure.
Thank You for forgiving me;
take charge of my life.
Let me be so connected to You
that I resist going my own way.
Help me to love You more. Amen.

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He makes wars cease to the ends of the earth; he breaks the bow and shatters the spear, he burns the shields with fire (Psalm 46:9 NIV).

Lord, we long for peace in our world.
Nations look with suspicion at their neighbors—
will they invade and annex us?
Countrymen divide into factions
and annihilate each other.
When has the world ever been at peace?
For now we must be content with the peace only You can provide.
Can we intercede for peace around the world?
Will You bless our efforts when we sit at tables of diplomacy?
Lord, we pray that You will put an end to war.
Destroy the weapons.
Remove evil from the earth.
Amen.

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We have heard with our ears, O God; our fathers have told us what you did in their days long ago (Psalm 44:1 NIV).

O God,
I love to hear the stories of how You protected Your people,
how You blessed them and established them in the Promised Land.
How You gave them victories against their enemies,
not by their strength but by Your love.
How You saved them, not by their works but by Your Son’s precious blood.
Lord, You love me, though I am unlovable.
I love You, because You forgave my sins.
Let me live like one redeemed.
In Your name, Amen.

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He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear and put their trust in the Lord … Many, O Lord my God, are the wonders you have done. The things you planned for us no one can recount to you; were I to speak and tell of them, they would be too many to declare (Psalms 40:3, 5 NIV).

Dear God, when I think of all You have done for me:
• Made a place for me in heaven
• Called me Your daughter
• Located me where I am on this earth
• Surrounded me with beauty
• Given me a family to love
• Given me meaningful work to do
• Slowly transformed me
My heart is filled with gratitude and joy.
Thank You, God, for all Your blessings and keep me close to You. Amen.

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I was young and now I am old, yet I have never seen the righteous forsaken or their children begging bread (Psalm 37:25 NIV).

Dear Lord,
You are Jehovah Jireh, the God who provides.
I lack nothing, because You know what I need and give it to me.
May I always recognize Your favor, and walk close by You.
Thank you for Your blessings and for my redemption. Amen.

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Ruthless witnesses come forward; they question me on things I know nothing about (Psalm 35:11 NIV).

Thank You, God, for retirement.
What a blessing it is not to have to deal with workplace politics.
My life is characterized by peace.
I am free to enjoy my friends and my children
and the beauty of Your creation.
Lord, thank You for blessing me in my old age. Amen.

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Into your hands I commit my spirit; redeem me, O Lord, the God of truth (Psalm 31:5).

Dear God, I surrender myself to You.
Let me no longer live for myself;
let me walk according to Your will.
Make me into the woman You created me to be.
Lead me, O Lord.
Draw me close to You.
Amen.

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