Thankful Friday Blessings January 17, 2025

Thankful Friday Blessings

Dear God, thank You for this day and for the gift of life You’ve given me. I’m so grateful for Your love and faithfulness. Sometimes I don’t hear Your voice, not because You’re not speaking, but because I have the volume of the world way too loud. Forgive me for allowing distractions to pull me away from You. Your word in John 10:27 says, “My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me.” God, I want to hear Your voice above everything else. Guide me on the right path, and fill me with Your presence and peace. All that’s good and perfect comes from You. Thank You for Your endless love, care, and blessings over my life. I put all my hope and trust in You alone. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

And so, Lord, where do I put my hope? My only hope is in You. -Psalms‬ ‭39‬:‭7‬

Dear Heavenly Father, as the sun rises and the world awakens, I lift my soul to You in prayer. In the quiet of this morning, I seek Your presence to illuminate my path and fill my day with grace. Thank You for the gift of this new day, the chance to live, love, learn, and serve.

As I begin today’s journey, guide my steps. Help me remain mindful of Your presence in every interaction and decision. Grant me wisdom to follow Your will, courage to trust Your plans, and humility to embrace Your purpose over mine.

Lord, in the face of challenges, give me strength, patience in waiting, and joy in celebration. Protect my loved ones and me from harm. I confess my shortcomings and seek forgiveness for moments of doubt and failure to show love. Renew my spirit and empower me to be a vessel of compassion and grace.

I surrender this day to You. May Your peace reign in my heart and Your light shine through me to touch others. Thank You for Your unfailing love and mercy. You are my strength and refuge, my source of hope.

“The Lord makes firm the steps of the one who delights in Him; though he may stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with His hand.” – Psalm 37:23-24

In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen.